The Art of Manliness

#516: How to Lead an Unstoppable Team

Jun 12, 2019

Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL platoon commander and founder of Perfect Fitness, discusses leadership principles from his book, 'Unstoppable Teams.' He emphasizes that truly caring for team members is crucial for high performance. Mills introduces his CARE loop, which highlights emotional connections, autonomy, and individual progression. He shares personal anecdotes from his SEAL training and business experiences, illustrating the power of mental resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of trust in building effective teams.

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Caring for team members through emotional connection, autonomy, and personal growth boosts team performance.

Empowering team members with responsibility and education fosters ownership and effective contribution within the team.

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The CARE Loop: Connecting with Your Team

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CARE Loop - Leading by Serving

02:33

The Power of Emotional Connection

01:32

Intro

3min

Building Unstoppable Teams: The CARE Framework

13min

Overcoming Limitations: A Journey Through SEAL Training

5min

Building Community and Convenience: An Overview of Engaging Platforms

2min

The Importance of Self-Leadership and Emotional Connection in Team Dynamics

4min

Building Trust and Achieving Success in Teams

24min

The Cyclical Nature of Team Leadership

3min

All of us will take on leadership roles at some point in our lives. What can you do to ensure your team performs at its highest level?

My guest today argues that it's all about caring about the people you lead.

His name is Alden Mills. He’s a former Navy SEAL platoon commander and the founder of Perfect Fitness -- the company that makes the Perfect Push-up. He's also written a couple books, including his latest: Unstoppable Teams. Today on the show, Alden and I discuss why caring about your team is the most important thing you can do as a leader. He walks us through what he calls his CARE loop which involves connecting with your team members on an emotional level, giving them autonomy to make decisions, and helping them progress as individuals. Along the way, Alden shares stories from his experience as a SEAL leader and business owner of how to put these principles into action.

Get the show notes at aom.is/unstoppableteams.