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

Jan 13, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Rich Diviney, a former Navy SEAL officer with over 20 years of experience, shares invaluable insights on high performance and leadership. He differentiates between optimal and peak performance, highlighting the importance of energy management and adaptability. Rich explores team dynamics and the role of personal attributes like resilience over traditional skills. His military background offers a unique perspective on effective leadership in high-pressure environments, providing lessons that resonate in both corporate and military settings.

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INSIGHT

Optimal vs. Peak Performance

Peak performance is unsustainable as it represents an apex, implying a subsequent decline.
Strive for optimal performance, doing your best in each moment, whether at peak or just gutting it out.

ANECDOTE

Navy SEAL Energy Management

Navy SEALs prioritize responsible energy management, avoiding unnecessary exertion.
Contrary to popular depictions, they often rest before missions, conserving energy for unpredictable demands.

INSIGHT

High-Performing Teams

High-performing teams excel not just in favorable conditions, but also when facing adversity.
Differentiate regular teams from high-performing ones by how they handle unexpected challenges.

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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

Connect with Rich

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiviney/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichDiviney
Twitter: https://x.com/RichDiviney

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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