Episode 24

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13th Jan 2025

Rich Diviney: The Attributes of High Performance - Navy SEAL Wisdom for Leaders

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen explores the essence of high performance with Rich Diviney, former Navy SEAL officer and author of "The Attributes." Drawing from his extensive military experience and work with corporate leaders, Rich shares profound insights on optimal performance, team dynamics, and the crucial distinction between attributes and skills in leadership effectiveness.

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Episode Breakdown: 

0:00 Introduction and background 

07:45 Optimal vs Peak Performance 

15:30 Team Models and Dynamic Leadership 

23:15 High-Performing Teams Defined 

31:20 Attributes vs Skills Framework 

42:35 Leadership Applications and Conclusions


About Rich Diviney 

Rich Diviney is a former Navy SEAL officer with more than 20 years of experience in Special Operations, including multiple combat deployments. As a retired SEAL Lieutenant Commander, Rich was charged with selecting and training candidates for SEAL teams and other Special Operations Units. Post-military, he has worked with Chapman & Co Leadership Institute and emerged as a high-performance consultant and speaker, bridging military expertise with performance science. His book "The Attributes" has become a cornerstone resource for understanding human performance under pressure

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About Simon Bowen 

Simon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world. However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.

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