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Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned speaker, mindfulness teacher, and leadership coach. Over his 24-year military career, he led special operations organizations ranging from 16 men to over 2,500 people. Today, he blends hard-earned military lessons with mindful leadership tools to help individuals and organizations grow through resilience, grit, and compassion. At the heart of it all, he uses his voice, presence, and past (especially the hard parts) to help others unlock their potential.

A Couple of Quotes From This Episode

“Being nice feels good in the moment. Being kind is longer lasting.”
“I would rather not pick a side and join the two sides than pick a side and divide us.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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Book: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia.
Book: Lifespan by David Sinclair

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.

About Scott J. Allen

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