

404: On The Path, Doing the Right Things For The Right Reasons. With Navy SEAL Officer, Sean Glass
48 snips Sep 20, 2023
Sean Glass, a former Navy SEAL officer and leadership instructor at Echelon Front, shares insights from his combat experience and mentoring future SEALs. He discusses the rigorous transformation from civilian life to Navy SEAL training, highlighting resilience, teamwork, and leadership under pressure. Glass details the intense camaraderie developed during Hell Week and the complexities of deploying SEALs in Afghanistan. He also reflects on his transition to civilian life, exploring leadership principles applicable in both military and business environments.
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SEALs Discovery
- Sean Glass discovered the SEALs through the book Hunters and Shooters at age 14.
- This sparked a disciplined focus on joining, changing his life's trajectory.
College and SEALs
- Sean Glass's parents encouraged college as a potential deterrent to his SEAL aspirations.
- He attended Texas A&M, focusing on PT and a communications degree.
Decentralized Command
- Give your team direction and then trust them to execute.
- Avoid micromanaging and allow team members to learn from their mistakes.