In an uncertain world, success hinges on agility, resilience, and continuous growth. It requires…
Approximately 60% of employees believe their leaders lack the skills to inspire and motivate them.
I am fortunate to have spent most of my life navigating the challenges of special operations, war, business, and adventure. Through various trials and tribulations, I have learned the importance of resilience, adaptability, continuous growth, and the overwhelming power of teams.
As a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, former Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper, serial entrepreneur, and CEO, I have been recognized as a 2023 and 2024 Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Speaker. My experiences have taken me from the battlefield to the boardroom, and I have explored the blueprint for success by engaging with experts across diverse fields— highperforming business leaders and organizations, warriors, professional athletes, NYT best-selling authors, celebrities, and human performance experts.
I believe effective leadership is not about authority; rather, it’s about inspiration and creating an environment where everyone can contribute and excel. By unlocking the full potential of individuals and teams, we can evolve together to achieve exceptional outcomes.
A leader’s span of control is often narrower than they believe, yet their capacity to inspire can create an exponential impact. Evolved Leadership empowers leaders to cultivate agile, innovative, self-driven organizations, much like a self-driving car where every team member is equipped to take initiative and tackle challenges. By fostering a culture that celebrates creativity and ownership, leaders unlock a wealth of potential that propels collaboration and transformation throughout the organization.
Establishing shared values and a common vision creates a sense of belonging that unites the entire team. This alignment nurtures a culture defined by trust, vulnerability, and accountability, allowing individuals to work together seamlessly, akin to a well-coordinated sports team where each player understands their role and contributes to the victory. In this environment, collaboration flourishes, and everyone feels invested in the collective success.
Within the Evolved Leadership framework, accountability is viewed as the highest form of love, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge transfer. This dynamic drives teams to set ambitious benchmarks, much like elite athletes training for the Olympics, not just to compete but to break records. By establishing clear performance standards and nurturing a culture of accountability, leaders inspire their teams to exceed expectations, cultivating resilience and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Embracing change and viewing failure as an integral part of the journey is essential to this pillar. Just as a river carves its path through the landscape, adapting to the terrain, leaders who foster a warrior-based growth mindset empower their teams to learn from experiences, pivot as necessary, and seize new opportunities. With the Evolved Leadership method, no setback is deemed too significant, nor any success too trivial. This unwavering commitment to continuous learning ensures that organizations remain agile and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Encouraging leaders to step back and let their teams shine is a cornerstone of this framework. Picture a special operations unit operating in perfect harmony; each member plays a critical role, leveraging their unique skills to accomplish a common mission. When team members are granted the freedom to make decisions and take ownership of their responsibilities, they become more engaged and motivated, leading to agile problem-solving and a rich culture of innovation. This autonomy empowers them to overcome challenges and seize opportunities for the greater good of the organization.
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A leader’s span of control is often narrower than they believe, yet their capacity to inspire can create an exponential impact. Evolved Leadership empowers leaders to cultivate agile, innovative, self-driven organizations, much like a self-driving car where every team member is equipped to take initiative and tackle challenges. By fostering a culture that celebrates creativity and ownership, leaders unlock a wealth of potential that propels collaboration and transformation throughout the organization.
Establishing shared values and a common vision creates a sense of belonging that unites the entire team. This alignment nurtures a culture defined by trust, vulnerability, and accountability, allowing individuals to work together seamlessly, akin to a well-coordinated sports team where each player understands their role and contributes to the victory. In this environment, collaboration flourishes, and everyone feels invested in the collective success.
Within the Evolved Leadership framework, accountability is viewed as the highest form of love, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge transfer. This dynamic drives teams to set ambitious benchmarks, much like elite athletes training for the Olympics, not just to compete but to break records. By establishing clear performance standards and nurturing a culture of accountability, leaders inspire their teams to exceed expectations, cultivating resilience and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Embracing change and viewing failure as an integral part of the journey is essential to this pillar. Just as a river carves its path through the landscape, adapting to the terrain, leaders who foster a warrior-based growth mindset empower their teams to learn from experiences, pivot as necessary, and seize new opportunities. With the Evolved Leadership method, no setback is deemed too significant, nor any success too trivial. This unwavering commitment to continuous learning ensures that organizations remain agile and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Encouraging leaders to step back and let their teams shine is a cornerstone of this framework. Picture a special operations unit operating in perfect harmony; each member plays a critical role, leveraging their unique skills to accomplish a common mission. When team members are granted the freedom to make decisions and take ownership of their responsibilities, they become more engaged and motivated, leading to agile problem-solving and a rich culture of innovation. This autonomy empowers them to overcome challenges and seize opportunities for the greater good of the organization.
By inspiring deeper engagement, evolving, and driving consistent results, we create a thriving environment that secures a competitive market advantage where everyone contributes and succeeds.
Through Evolved Leadership principles, individuals unlock their potential, showing up as their best selves. This empowerment fosters personal growth, engagement, and fulfillment in their roles.
Teams thrive in a culture of autonomy and accountability, driving collaboration and innovation. Members become active contributors, enhancing productivity and team cohesion.
Leaders expand their impact by fostering a growth mindset within their teams. By inspiring and empowering others, they achieve higher levels of effectiveness and collective success.
When individuals, teams, and leaders work in harmony, the organization becomes agile, adaptable, and primed for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
The topic of TALENT has been and will continue to be so relevant to every highly successful organization. It is the foundation of every success story from Silicon Valley to Wall Street to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Any business that leads or dominates their competition in attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining the best TALENT is and will likely continue to be highly successful. It’s the hidden asset that never shows up on the balance sheet, despite being the driver for a company’s true value.
When it comes to winning on TALENT, no one does it better or more consistently than the U.S. Special Operations community. Their success comes down to their people and a widely held foundational belief:
Talent + Leadership = Victory
Most of us want a life filled with purpose and meaning, but let’s face it—it’s not easy. The truth is, life is hard, and no app, pill, or quick fix will ever change that.
Real growth takes grit, whether it’s your relationships, career, or fitness. And in a world constantly selling us shortcuts, it’s easy to get distracted, discouraged, and disconnected from what truly matters. But deep down, you know that fulfillment doesn’t come in a box, and purpose isn’t something you stumble upon—it’s earned.
The Everyday Warrior is about embracing that hard truth. It’s a roadmap to building a mindset that focuses on progress, not perfection. You’ll learn to push past the noise, tackle life’s challenges head-on, and cultivate resilience. Drawing on the experiences of others who’ve walked this path, it’s a reminder that success isn’t a final destination—it’s about showing up, doing the work, and getting better every single day.
This isn’t just a book; it’s a call to arms. It’s about transforming setbacks into strengths, building habits that stick, and realizing that even your smallest victories can spark life-changing momentum.
Because being an Everyday Warrior isn’t about finding an easy way—it’s about becoming someone worth fighting for.
Dive into the inspiring journey of young Scarlett in Scarlett’s Big Shot: Turning Setback Into Success, a heartwarming tale woven with the powerful themes of resilience, perseverance, and optimism. Part of the Left of Bang series, this children’s book is not just a story, it’s a tool for developing future leaders.
In the quaint town of Maplewood, Scarlett dreams of becoming a basketball star. But her path is fraught with setbacks. Her initial failure at team tryouts becomes a pivotal moment of self-discovery, guided by her supportive father, Aaron. Through his wisdom, Scarlett learns to embrace the qualities of an everyday warrior: bouncing back with resilience, persisting through challenges with perseverance, and facing life with unwavering optimism.
Beyond a simple narrative, the book provides parents and teachers guided discussions and a goal-setting worksheet to engage with children on these crucial leadership principles. These discussions are designed to foster understanding, inspire personal growth, and prepare children to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
Scarlett’s Big Shot is more than a story-it’s a steppingstone for young readers to build character and leadership skills that resonate beyond the pages. Equip the next generation to be the best they can be, one step at a time, with this empowering series.
