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Jon Macaskill
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL commander turned speaker, mindfulness teacher, and leadership coach who focuses on resilience, grit, and compassionate leadership and leads workshops and keynotes drawing on 24 years of military experience.
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Nov 19, 2025
• 39min
Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast with Jon Macaskill
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Jon Macaskill, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL commander and mindfulness teacher, shares his journey from military leadership to compassionate coaching. He discusses the importance of bridging political divides and fostering unity through mindfulness, emphasizing emotional regulation and empathy. Jon explains the SEAL mantra 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast,' advocating for deliberate action to reduce mistakes. He also highlights the difference between kindness and niceness, advocating for candid feedback in leadership while holding others accountable.
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