Leading with Genuine Care

Mark Divine proves that even the toughest warriors need to slow down and breathe. As a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, fitness fanatic and meditation devotee, Mark uses his 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL officer to inspire a healthy, mindful lifestyle within everyone from elite soldiers to corporate leaders. Mark’s written several books including The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed and 8 Weeks to SEALFIT: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Unconventional Training for Physical and Mental Toughness. Mark’s also the founder of SEALFIT, a fitness program providing transformational training for the workplace and everyday life. He’s also founded the Courage Foundation which fights against the high suicide rate for military veterans. Discover how Mark made his way from New York City accountant to top Navy SEAL commander to a fitness and mindfulness titan in this week’s donothing podcast. In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn: How Mark went from an accounting career to becoming a Navy SEAL Why mindfulness is so effective when it comes to military and leadership training What Box Breathing is and when it should be used Why Mark teaches Box Breathing as a key strategy for mental toughness What Mark’s experience was like while deployed in Iraq How Mark stayed in shape—mentally and physically—while on deployment Why mindfulness and meditation were an integral part of Mark’s military success How Mark transitioned from military service into entrepreneurship What SEALFIT is and why mindfulness, meditation and breathing techniques are such essential parts of the training program How Mark trains active military to integrate these techniques into their training What WIRM means How anyone can control responses to common stressors and emotions What the difference between saying “yes” and “no” is Why we need to practice mindfulness regularly Which mindful techniques Mark uses to reframe negative life events What two mantras are always running through Mark’s head Why there’s a silver lining to even the most traumatic life events What Mark’s current food and exercise routine looks like Why Mark begins every morning with a glass of water and gratitude Why Mark started the Courage Foundation Which fitness world records the Foundation has broken during their fundraisers   Connect with Mark Divine Website: www.MarkDivine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMarkDivine/ https://www.facebook.com/MarkDivineSEALFIT LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine   Connect with SEALfit Website: www.SEALFIT.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/SEALFIT   Connect with Unbeatable Mind Podcast Website: www.unbeatablemind.com/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnbeatableMindAcademy   Connect with Kokoro YogaWebsite: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/KokoroYogaOnline   Connect with the Courage Foundation Website: http://couragefoundation.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/couragefoundation.net/   Find Mark’s Books Online The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Leader and Succeed 8 Weeks to SEALFIT: A Navy Seal’s Guide to Unconventional Training for Physical and Mental Toughness Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resilency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level Kokoro Yoga   Learn Mark’s Box Breathing Technique Follow the link below to watch Mark demonstrate his Box Breathing technique: https://SEALFIT.com/box-breathing/   Ample Learn about Ample, the highly-nutritional natural meal replacement Mark both loves and has invested in. Website: www.amplemeal.com http://www.amplemeal.com Take advantage of the early registration discount for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat! The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.   https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast   Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020

What happens when a group of leaders from around the world travel to the Colorado Rockies and do nothing together? Find out on this special episode of the donothing podcast. In April 2019, the donothing team hosted our annual Leadership Retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center. We were joined by high-performing leaders ready—and nervous—to take on the challenge of unplugging from their busy lives for four days. Retreat participants discovered the value of self-care, spent some time in silence, immersed themselves in nature, uncovered invaluable mindfulness tools they could take home and into the workplace—plus countless more lifelong lessons. Listen now and learn why the donothing Leadership Retreat experience changed participants for the better by teaching them to slow down and look within. In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   What was new about this year’s donothing retreat Why spending time together—especially while exploring nature—was a great way to start the retreat Why the Shambhala Mountain Center land is so special Why it’s essential for leaders to take time out and take care of themselves What the main goals of the donothing Retreat are How the silent part of retreat actually works Who the retreat leaders and facilitators were How Janet Solyntjes, the retreat leader, prepares guests for silence Why there’s a value in letting your mind wander What the biggest challenges for most participants are Why it’s ok to not be an experienced meditator and participate in the retreat How walking meditations help participants learn to slow down Why going tech-free—even for a few days—is so important for busy leaders What a body scan is and why participants love learning about this life tool What mindfulness-based stress reduction is and what it has to do with a leadership silent retreat Why participants bond so deeply with each other, even while saying nothing What some of the highlights were for many guests What participants can expect from the 2020 donothing leadership retreat How the retreat demystifies mindfulness and meditation Why learning these techniques and tools creates stronger leaders   Take advantage of the early registration discount for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat! The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.   https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast   Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020

When it comes to integrating an authentic, people-first purpose into business, Bill Flagg is ahead of the curve. Inspired by other vehemently independent business leaders, Bill built his own Boulder-based community of what he calls “Sovereign Companies.” Today, he co-owns and operates SurveyGizmo, SnapEngage, StickerGiant and Avid4 Adventure. All are organically grown, cash flow rich and have no institutional investors. He’s also a dedicated family man with a penchant for mindfulness and transcendental meditation. From why introversion is underrated to how entrepreneurs can grow their own sovereign business, listen to my great conversation with Bill Flagg on this week’s donothing podcast. Connect with Bill Flagg Website LinkedIn Twitter Bill’s Recommended Books Great Game of Business, by Jack Stack Traction, by Gino Wickman Small Giants, by Bo Burlingham The Power of Beliefs in Business, by Ari Weinzweig Bill’s Other Recommended Resources Transcendental Meditation The Friends School Boulder Zingerman’s Community of Businesses ZingTrain

For nearly 20 years, Whitney Bromberg Hawkings worked alongside iconic fashion designer and filmmaker, Tom Ford, as one of his most trusted team members. Then, she left her beloved industry behind with a mission to disrupt the outdated floral industry with FLOWERBX. Whitney started working for Tom Ford while he was the Creative Director at Gucci in Paris. Eventually, she rose to the position of Senior Vice President of Communications at his own fashion brand, TOM FORD. In 2016, Whitney resigned from her executive position to found FLOWERBX, the online flower delivery service that’s slated to become the first global flower brand. In just over three years, she’s expanded FLOWERBX from the U.K. and France to over 20 countries across Europe. While the company continues to focus on strengthening and growing their European markets, it also just launched in its first U.S. location—New York City. Learn how this native Texan found her place within the European fashion world and discover why she ultimately chose the path to entrepreneurship in this week’s donothing podcast. Connect with FLOWERBX U.S. Website U.K. Website Facebook Instagram Whitney’s Recommended Books Tools of Titans, by Tim Ferris Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight

Whereas most successful high-level executives point to business juggernauts like Warren Buffet, Steve Jobs or Elon Musk as their biggest inspirations, Mat Ishbia attributes his own extraordinary career trajectory to a different kind of leader—acclaimed Michigan State University basketball coach, Tom Izzo. After winning an NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship title under Izzo’s leadership, Mat took the lessons he learned on the court like top-down respect, family-like teamwork and constant hard work into the corporate world. Today, Mat is the President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) with more than 3,000 team members. Listen to his story on this week’s donothing podcast. Mat’s a visionary who combines a keen business mind with a unique ability to create an award-winning corporate culture that has been lauded nationally. UWM has been recognized as a Tech-Savvy Lender by Mortgage Technology magazine and the gold standard for client service, both within the mortgage industry and across the general business landscape. His high-energy, relentless pursuit for innovation and pragmatic perspective of the mortgage industry has accelerated UWM as the number one wholesale lender and number two overall purchase lender in the nation. Mat is also one of the “Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40” and a Vanguard Award winner by HousingWire. He’s also widely recognized as a prominent advocate for mortgage brokers nationwide, promoting wholesale mortgage brokers on CNBC, Fox Business and Bloomberg TV. Connect with Mat Ishbia Twitter Connect with United Wholesale Mortgage Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

On this week’s donothing podcast, I chat with Laura Boone, the co-founder and principal at turnerboone. Listen and discover countless, unexpected nuggets of entrepreneurial and everyday life wisdom. From the science behind workplace design to building an award-winning company culture to her love for astrology, learn how Laura blazed a path to success her own way.   Laura Boone is co-founder and principal at turnerboone, a 100% women-owned office furniture dealership, where she is responsible for business development, marketing and brand strategy. Laura combines her art and design background, over 20 years of experience in the contract furniture industry and a passion for relationship building to bring industry insight into turnerboone’s leadership team. Laura builds and earns trust directly with her clients through her high level of accessibility, integrity and accountability. These relationships don’t end upon project completion. Instead, they flourish and continue for years. turnerboone was named a Forbes 2017 Top 25 Small Giant in America which recognizes America's best small businesses. In 2010, Laura was awarded third place in Business to Business Magazine’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs. She is also a former board member of CREW Atlanta. Connect with Laura Boone Laura's Website LinkedIn Connect with turnerboone turnerboone.com Facebook Additional Resources Recommended Reading Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of Accountability, Purpose, and Profit, by Brad Hams Small Giants: Companies That Choose to be Great Instead of Big, by Bo Burlingham Other Recommendations One Nation Under Stress, an HBO documentary  

In celebration of Earth Day, I’m thrilled to share my recent chat with John Oppermann, the Executive Director of the Earth Day Initiative. John possesses incredible, practical wisdom about sustainable living and how anyone can adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle—one small step at a time. The Earth Day Initiative is an environmental non-profit with a variety of sustainability initiatives. This includes the Gotham Grazersustainable food education program and a community solar program helping to bring rooftop solar facilities to New York City. The Gotham Grazer program includes various sustainable food toolkits including a mock negotiation placing participants in the roles of stakeholders trying to bring sustainable food solutions to a food desert. John serves as an Associate Real Estate Broker at Compass with a specialty in green and healthy homes. He is also an adjunct professor at NYU with a course titled Marketing Green Homes which looks at how a variety of green building features and standards (including LEED, Passive House, and WELL) resonate with home buyers. John is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and Harvard Law School. Connect with John Oppermann LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Earth Day Initiative Website Do Just 1 Thing Website John’s Website Additional Resources Recommended Reading Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wellness and Happiness, by Richard Thaler Assassination Vacation, by Sarah Vowell Sustainable Programs Arcadia Power Gotham Grazer Community Solar Projects

JT McCormick’s success is living proof that anyone can achieve the entrepreneurial dream. Born to a struggling, single mother and a drug dealer father, JT persevered and beat the odds through determination, positivity and a drive to never quit learning. On this week’s donothing podcast, learn how JT rose from scrubbing toilets to running multi-million dollar corporations. Today, JT is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps anyone write, publish and market their book. Scribe has worked with more than a thousand authors and Entrepreneur Magazine recently ranked them as having a Top Company Culture in America. JT is also the author of I Got There: How I Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream, where he tells his inspiring story. JT also mentors at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as youth in low economic communities. JT’s work has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc. and many others. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and their four children. Connect with JT McCormick and Scribe Media Website LinkedIn Scribe Media’s Website Get JT McCormick’s Book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream, by JT McCormick The STARTEDedUP Foundation JT serves on the board for the STARTedUP Foundation. The nonprofit “empowers student entrepreneurs and innovators with collaborative, immersive experiences, accelerator programs, and the first seed fund for students under 20.” https://STARTedUPfoundation.org

Sometimes, the best way to find yourself is to leave it all behind—and that’s exactly what this week’s donothing podcast guest, Cyd Crouse, did after a decade as rising corporate tech executive and board member. After traveling the world, Cyd discovered a deeper sense of purpose, and a direction towards a more positive career path. She returned to the U.S., reignited her career at companies like Gaiam and Whole Foods Market, launched Meditation Studio, a top-ranked mindfulness app, and now serves as the CMO of Interaxon, the makers of the Muse headband. Raised in rural Nebraska and a technologist by training, Cyd believes that bringing meditation to the masses can change the world. She has focused her career on working for companies that do good. Cyd is committed to conscious commerce and strongly believes that the most sustainable way to do good is via ethical commerce. Download the Meditation Studio App Meditation Studio for iOs Meditation Studio for Android Connect With Meditation Studio Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect With Muse Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Cyd Crouse Twitter LinkedIn Other Resources Devotions: the Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver The Give Back Yoga Foundation Cyd Crouse supports this Boulder-based nonprofit that “funds research-based, clinically tested yoga programs for marginalized populations.”

If you’re looking for some genuine leadership inspiration, you’re in the right place. On this week’s donothingpodcast, hear invaluable insight from Chris Hutchinson—a coach and mentor for executive leaders and their teams. Chris believes that every team member plays an integral role in forwarding the organization’s mission. All it takes is clarity and authentic communication. Since 2002, hundreds of organizations and executive leaders have trusted Chris and his company, Trebuchet Group, to help them achieve great accomplishments through creating healthy and high-performing teams. Chris brings together a real-world experience to support leaders who feel the weight of their company on their shoulders and are frustrated by teams not achieving their potential. As an Air Force officer, Chris learned firsthand how leadership can make or break the effectiveness of teams and individuals. As a “recovering” mechanical engineer, he understands how systems need to serve the people who use them to be successful together—not the other way around. Chris also the author of Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works. In his book, Chris brings together field-tested practices for leaders to improve their personal impact and create long-lasting results. Chris Hutchinson and Trebuchet Group Online Trebuchet Group’s Website Trebuchet Group’s Blog Ripple Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Ripple Podcast Purchase Chris Hutchinson’s Book Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works Get FREE domestic shipping if you use the code DONOTHING at checkout by purchasing at www.rippleleader.com. Chris Hutchinson’s Top Book Recommendations A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Christopher Alexander The Great Game of Businessby Jack Stack The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson Other Resources from this Week’s donothing Podcast I’m a CEO. How Do I Get to Really Tell Me the Problems Around Here? by Chris Hutchinson High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety. Here’s How to Create It by Laura Delizonna