Podcast appearances and mentions of brent gleeson

Brent Gleeson served as a Navy SEAL, is an author, public speaker, and the CEO of EXCELR8. You may also know him from NBC's Stars Earn Stripes. His books are "Taking Point" and most recently "Embrace the Suck," both available now wherever books are sold. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @brent_gleeson and check out EXCELR8 at http://exlr8.ai Follow us:http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline For full video of this episode subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcast

This episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, hosted by John McMahon and John Kaplan, is a special replay focusing on leadership and resilience insights from Navy SEAL veterans Mike Hayes and Brent Gleason. Hayes, a former commanding officer of SEAL Team 2 and current SVP and COO of VMware, discusses his book "Never Enough" and the importance of constantly striving for improvement, embracing difficult situations, and fostering a team-oriented mindset. Gleason shares his SEAL experiences and insights from his book "Embrace the Suck," underscoring the significance of persistence, purpose, and passion in overcoming adversity. Both interviews delve into how SEAL training philosophies on embracing challenges, dynamic subordination, and the mental aspect of enduring hardships can be applied to business leadership and personal growth, promoting a narrative of continuous learning and team cohesion.Tune in and learn more about this episode of The Revenue Builders Podcast.HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:00:47] Memorial Day Special: Lessons from Veterans[00:01:07] Mike Hayes: Leadership Lessons from a Navy SEAL[00:02:15] Embracing Challenges and the Concept of 'Never Enough'[00:10:35] The SEAL Mindset: Team, Teammate, Self[00:14:59] Dynamic Subordination and Leadership in SEALs and Business[00:18:51] Brent Gleason: Embracing the Suck for Extraordinary Life[00:20:44] The SEAL Training Experience and Building Resilience[00:24:08] Channeling Pain and Persistence for SuccessADDITIONAL RESOURCESLearn more about aligning customer-facing teams to improve execution: https://forc.mx/48o1jyPLearn more about Mike Hayes.https://www.thisismikehayes.comLearn more about Brent Gleeson.http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/index.htmlHIGHLIGHT QUOTES"You're only excellent if you know you're never excellent enough" - Mike: [00:03:52] “Whatever ways we define 'better', I think it has nothing to do with seniority, age, or where we are in our careers. You can be ninety-something years old and still be trying to get better at different things.”"Brent on having a passion for what you're trying to accomplish": [00:28:24] “If you think about any lofty goal we've ever pursued in life whether it's sports, work, charitable organizations, or in relationships, no lofty goal is ever achieved without some stress, pain, and adversity.”

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from resilience, mental toughness, leadership and building high-performance teams to culture, and organizational transformation.Brent is the Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a progressive leadership and organizational development consulting firm with a focus on business transformation and building high-performance cultures. Brent was named a Top 10 CEO by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013.Brent's latest book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life was #1 on Amazon in the self-help, self-esteem, and military leadership categories.Topics-Lessons learned from David Goggins-What it means to embrace the suck and eat an elephant one bite at a time-3 C's of high performing individuals and teams-3 foundations of high performing teams-Closing poem

Discussing five of the biggest leadership trends of the year in this five-part series.Link to article by BrentGleeson: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2024/01/02/the-top-5-leadership-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2024Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142

Discussing five of the biggest leadership trends of the year in this five-part series.Link to article by BrentGleeson: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2024/01/02/the-top-5-leadership-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2024Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142

This week we revisit Episode 30 from March 8, 2021 with Brent Gleeson.   Brent Gleason, a former SEAL turned leadership consultant, joins us with gripping tales and actionable insights. We laugh and learn through Brent's stories, including the unforgettable 'Brad and the donkey' anecdote. His book, "Embrace the Suck," is not only a guide through the grueling world of SEAL training but a blueprint for thriving amidst the challenges we all face. From the battlefield to the boardroom, Brent demonstrates the power of resilience, strategic planning, and the profound impact of jotting down your goals.Wrapping up with a heartfelt discussion on parenting, Brent shares his approach to instilling resilience in children. How do you prepare kids for life's hurdles in a world that's increasingly comfortable? || Connect with Us || Check out all our episodes on all major streaming platforms, and further engagement with the 17Twenty crew on social media at:https://17twenty.buzzsprout.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/17twentyhttps://www.instagram.com/17twentypodcastGrab your copy of the Mountain Mover Manual: How to Live Intentionally, Lead with Purpose, and Achieve Your Greatest Potential, by Kevin CareyOriginally in print:https://amzn.to/441OPeHAnd now available on Audible:https://adbl.co/45YIKB2

In this curated episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, hosts Jon McMahon and Jon Kaplan sit down with special guest Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL veteran and leadership training expert. Together, they explore the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset, drawing insights from Brent's experiences and research. The discussion delves into the challenges, efforts, feedback, and setbacks associated with each mindset, providing valuable lessons for individuals and teams seeking to enhance their performance. Brent shares anecdotes from SEAL training, offering practical applications for leaders in any industry. The episode concludes with a focus on leading individuals out of the "gray area" of self-sabotage and fostering a shared sense of purpose.KEY TAKEAWAYS[00:01:30] Fixed Mindset Traits: Individuals resist growth, avoiding challenges and clinging to their existing skills.[00:04:44] Growth Mindset Traits: Embracing challenges, seeking continuous improvement, and staying resilient lead to ongoing success.[00:08:42] Spotting the "Gray Man" Phenomenon: Recognizing disengaged individuals trying to blend in, analogous to workplace disinterest.[00:12:16] Leading Individuals Out of the Gray Area: Establish emotional connections to goals, emphasize shared purpose, and address structural issues for better team engagement.HIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:07:52] "My training is never complete, and therefore, I'm open for feedback and constantly looking for continuous improvement."[00:11:55] "Self-sabotage often happens when individuals in the gray area convince themselves they won't succeed and subsequently neglect necessary actions."Listen to the full episode with Brent Gleeson through this link:https://revenue-builders.simplecast.com/episodes/embrace-the-suck-with-brent-gleesonCheck out John McMahon's book here:Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1K7DDC4Check out Force Management's Ascender platform here: https://my.ascender.co/Ascender/

Why do some people excel in the toughest of conditions while others fall short?This age-old question finds its answer in the lives and experiences of today's guests: Rich Diviney and Brent Gleeson, both former Navy SEALs and known authors, speakers, and human performance consultants.Drawing on their background in Naval Special Warfare, Rich and Brent share their unique perspective on the blend of adaptability, resilience, and vulnerability required to achieve peak performance. But this wisdom doesn't just apply on the battlefield; it's also incredibly relevant in the boardroom, among teams, and when faced with seemingly impossible goals. In today's episode, we explore:The critical traits of successful Navy SEALsHow to navigate deep emotional pain and turn it into fuel for growthFostering team buy-in during organizational change Defining, setting and achieving goals - even under extreme adversityWhether you're a leader trying to build a high-performing team or someone simply seeking a more fulfilled life, this is a thought-provoking (and sometimes controversial) conversation you won't want to miss.With fire,MG-----WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.To check out our exclusive sponsor deals and discounts CLICK HERE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture, resilience, and organizational transformation. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an accomplished entrepreneur, best-selling author and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. You can learn more about his leadership philosophies in his weekly columns on Inc.com and Forbes.com. He is the bestselling author of Embrace the Suck and TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL's 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change, which was a #1 New Release in the categories of Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Brent's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Brent-Gleeson/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABrent+Gleeson - Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Brent Gleeson: https://ims-online.com Single Servings (bite-sized video clips that answer your most pressing leadership and management challenges) - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwWl_bClmVyp_YJxfrDJy4kGhRxaxJZm Relevant IMS Leadership and Management Articles - https://blog.ims-online.com Connect on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/charlesagood Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) Brent's background (05:01) Similarities between the military and leadership (07:55) No organization is perfect (09:30) Writing Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life (13:07) 3 categories of resilience: Challenge, Commitment and Control (18:27) Tip: Looking at pain as a pathway to success (20:32) Experiencing emotions through suffering practices (22:21) Types of suffering and dealing with it (23:55) Process of retaining resilience (28:12) Orientation to personal values plays a huge role in resilience (33:22) Tool: Dealing with temptation (37:17) Keeping in mind the negative consequences of temptations (40:32) Success comes from overcoming adversities (42:28) Tip: Be a lifelong learner (44:17) Tip: Only focus on what's in your immediate control (47:42) Training is critically important for continuous improvement (51:48) In times of recessions, companies should invest in developing their people (53:14) Key takeaway (56:40) Conclusion

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the three C's for developing resiliency from the book "Embrace the Suck" by Brent Gleeson. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob871/support

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the three C's for developing resiliency from the book "Embrace the Suck" by Brent Gleeson. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob871/support

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the three C's for developing resiliency from the book "Embrace the Suck" by Brent Gleeson. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob871/support

As we commemorate Memorial Day, we wanted to share some of the great lessons shared by some of our veteran guests. There's no higher-stakes environment in which to learn about leadership, teamwork, and perseverance, and we in the sales world can learn a lot from their service.Tune in as VMWare Chief Operating Officer Mike Hayes and TakingPoint Leadership CEO Brent Gleeson talk about the importance of taking the harder path versus easy decisions, key leadership traits, and adapting the right mindset to succeed. Learn all of this and more on this episode of Revenue Builders.Here are some key sections to check out: 02:24 Mike Hayes on high-performing people living in "two places at once".08:34 Mike on taking the harder decisions and helping others do so as well19:23 Brent Gleeson differentiating between the ones that excel and those that didn't make it23:52 Brent on channeling pain pathways Additional Resources:Learn more about Mike Hayes: https://www.thisismikehayes.com/Get his book Never Enough: https://a.co/d/6sDG3NLLearn more about Brent Gleeson: http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/index.htmlGet his book Embrace the Suck: https://a.co/d/9JCAyBB QUOTESYou're only excellent if you know you're never excellent enough - Mike: “Whatever ways we definite 'better', I think it has nothing to do with seniority, age, or where we are in our careers. You can be ninety-something years old and still be trying to get better at different things.”Brent on having a passion for what you're trying to accomplish: “If you think about any lofty goal we've ever pursued in life whether it's sports, work, charitable organizations, or in relationships, no lofty goal is ever achieved without some stress, pain, and adversity.”Check out John McMahon's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Qualified-Sales-Leader-Proven-Lessons/dp/0578895064The Shift Group works to place Veterans in sales roles. If you have open roles to fill, please contact them here: https://www.shiftgroup.io/companies-registration

How to Embrace the Suck with Former Navy Seal Brent GleesonBrent Gleeson is a former US Navy Seal. He is also a best-selling author of 2 incredible books, and an award winning entrepreneur. Brent is an incredible human. In our conversation he opened up about the pain and suffering he experienced in the Navy, and how he learned to welcome that pain and really celebrate it. That life lesson inspired him to write his best-selling book “Embrace the Suck.”  He has learned so many lessons throughout his years as a Navy Seal, and he is now applying them to teams within the business and corporate sphere. Brent speaks of forming world-class routines. There are a lot of leaders who say they are going to achieve the incredible goal, and give their staff all of the amazing resources and training that they deserve, but then they never follow through and put those routines in place. This is where Brent comes in. Brent is incredibly passionate about leadership and high-performance. This is a podcast that everyone can learn from. Please share this with three of your friends.Purchase your copy of “Embrace the Suck” here: http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/#BestSellingBooksConnect with Brent here: http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com----Click here to Become a VIP supporter of Lead On Purpose: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583287/supportIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests, please consider making a small recurring donation to cover the back end, admin and editing costs. For many years, James has dedicated countless hours to the show and would LOVE to continue bringing you global thought leaders.Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Support the show

How to Embrace the Suck with Former Navy Seal Brent GleesonBrent Gleeson is a former US Navy Seal. He is also a best-selling author of 2 incredible books, and an award winning entrepreneur. Brent is an incredible human. In our conversation he opened up about the pain and suffering he experienced in the Navy, and how he learned to welcome that pain and really celebrate it. That life lesson inspired him to write his best-selling book “Embrace the Suck.”  He has learned so many lessons throughout his years as a Navy Seal, and he is now applying them to teams within the business and corporate sphere. Brent speaks of forming world-class routines. There are a lot of leaders who say they are going to achieve the incredible goal, and give their staff all of the amazing resources and training that they deserve, but then they never follow through and put those routines in place. This is where Brent comes in. Brent is incredibly passionate about leadership and high-performance. This is a podcast that everyone can learn from. Please share this with three of your friends.Purchase your copy of “Embrace the Suck” here: http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/#BestSellingBooksConnect with Brent here: http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com----Click here to Become a VIP supporter of Lead On Purpose: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583287/supportIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests, please consider making a small recurring donation to cover the back end, admin and editing costs. For many years, James has dedicated countless hours to the show and would LOVE to continue bringing you global thought leaders.Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

On today's show, we interview Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL combat veteran, serial entrepreneur, and now acclaimed speaker who shares his distilled wisdom on leadership, accountability, and discipline. Growing up in Dallas, Brent had a normal and secure childhood. And after graduating from SMU, he decided to stick to the tried and tested path by becoming a financial analyst.  But, along the way, Brent was inspired by a fraternity brother who had a lifelong dream of joining the Navy. And he decided to ditch his spreadsheets and pivot tables as he set his eyes on becoming a SEAL. In this segment of the show, you will get a peek into the world of the military. Only 10-15% of applicants manage to successfully complete the rigorous SEAL training. An ultimate test of physical and mental strength, you will surely be inspired by tuning into this show's segment.  After leaving the military, Brent went on to start two businesses, New Condos Online and Internet Marketing Inc, a digital marketing agency – a business that he successfully exited in 2016. Brent has since been helping organizations develop better teams and better leaders. He is an acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and culture transformation to change management and building high-performance teams Towards the end of the show, we have an interesting discussion on core values. And how clearly defining core values and measuring success can help drive an organization toward success. Topics include: The importance of having the same vision with your business partners on where to take business  The benefits of having authentic core values in an organization How core values drive an organization Why SEAL training is the ultimate test of physical and mental prowess And other topics… Connect with Brent: Website: http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentgleeson-takingpoint/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brent_gleeson/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/brentgleeson  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willst du unbedingt Autor:in sein, auf den Bestseller-Listen stehen und all den Ruhm und die Ehre und das Geld? Mit harter Arbeit schafft das jede:r, oder? Die zerstörerische Antwort lautet: NEIN! Es gehört viel mehr dazu als Disziplin und ein bisschen Marketing. Was, erfährst du in diesem Interview mit der wunderbaren Elvira Zeißler alias Ella Zeiss alias Ellen McCoy. Sie hat das Buch „Die wahre Magie des Lebens“ geschrieben und darin verrät sie uns, wie sie als Autorin manifestiert. Und wir sprechen darüber, warum das mit dem Manifestieren bei so vielen nicht zu klappen scheint. Am Ende gibt es ein Gewinnspiel.

In this episode of the Revenue Builders podcast, our hosts John McMahon and John Kaplan talk to Navy SEAL combat veteran- and author of “Embrace The Suck,” Brent Gleeson. Brent talks about his journey from the finance world to the military, the traits that make a successful Navy SEAL, and how the mindsets he learned in training benefited him in his post-service business career. Brent's formula for effective leadership includes resilience, decentralized command, and constant improvement. His mantra, “embrace the suck,” encourages leaders to do one hard thing every day and consistently push the boundaries of their comfort zone to achieve continued success. Additional Resources:Buy “Embrace The Suck:The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life” by Brent Gleeson : https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Suck-Navy-SEAL-Extraordinary/dp/0306846330Visit Brent's Website: https://takingpointleadership.com/Connect with Brent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentgleeson-takingpoint/Check out Brent's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brentgleesonListen to More Revenue Builders: https://www.forcemanagement.com/revenue-builders-podcast HIGHLIGHTSWhat makes people resilientThe qualities that make a Navy SealPersistence, Purpose, and PassionLiving in a 3-foot worldAlways go for the opportunity to make better choicesDo something that sucks everydayPut yourself in an environment where you can perform betterFixed vs Growth MindsetsHow to spot and help 'gray men'Prepare, but don't worry about tomorrowA good leader can decentralize decision-makingLeaders need to know what motivates their peopleIf you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough QUOTESWhat makes people resilient, according to Brent: "Resilience doesn't necessarily come from people having an arduous childhood or coming from a lot of adversity necessarily. Sometimes it's chosen, sometimes it's intentional in the fact that people who chose to push the boundaries of their comfort zone and everything they choose to commit to. That builds resilience as well."Brent explains the 3-Foot World mindset: "His point was stay in your 3-foot world. Right here. Focus on what is in your span of control and only focus on that alone. It really goes into those core elements of resilience where people who are more resilient spend less time, emotion and energy on things they can't impact."Brent on training your brain to seek challenges, not comfort: "We seek comfort and pleasure naturally, as opposed to seeking pain. But when we can kind of retrain our brains and change the narrative in our mind, you naturally become more inclined to choose the harder stuff." Check out John McMahon's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Qualified-Sales-Leader-Proven-Lessons/dp/0578895064

Brent Gleeson is an award-winning entrepreneur, 2x bestselling author of TakingPoint and Embrace the Suck, globally renowned keynote speaker, and the CEO of TakingPoint Leadership. The mission of TakingPoint is to equip committed teams with the leadership tools and development necessary for navigating change and growth with military precision. TPL is honored to work with organizations such as Bank of America, Google, NFL, Wells Fargo, Delta Airlines, and many more. Gleeson has built several high growth companies that hit the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies for seven years in a row. As a Navy SEAL combat veteran, he has applied the leadership, mindset, behavior, and culture principles from the world of special operations to partnering with organizations across the globe in improving leadership, performance, and the ability to lead change successfully. Gleeson holds undergraduate degrees in finance and economic from Southern Methodist University, certificates in English Literature and Criminal Justice from Oxford University, and a business masters degree from the University of San Diego. He was names a top 10 CEO by Entrepreneur Magazine. Learn more at www.TakingPointLeadership.com

On the inaugural episode of season 4, BSCAI sits down with Brent Gleeson, former Navy SEAL and founder and CEO of Taking Point Leadership. Throughout the episode, Brent addresses his transition from being a Navy SEAL to starting his own business, the importance of building a strong company culture, and how BSC business owners can nurture leadership qualities within their teams. Brent will also be speaking at the Executive Management Conference in Louisville, Kentucky this April.

Strong core values are important for success in any aspect of your life. Especially when you experience hardships. These values also need to be supported with behaviors and actionable strategies to help you adhere to them. I cover some mental models from this valuable book by Brent Gleeson. Share these with your friends and family, practice them, live them.Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life -https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Suck-Navy-SEAL-Extraordinary/dp/0306846330 Brent Gleeson - http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/Resources - https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.htmlhttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/suicide-preventionNational Suicide Prevention Hotline (US) -1-800-273-TALK (8255)Statistics - https://afsp.org/suicide-statisticshttps://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html Books: These are hyperlinks to amazon pagesDiscipline Equals Freedom Field ManualExtreme OwnershipThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckThe Alphabet of ManlinessSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/morningjavapod)Support the show

How's your fight against Temptation Tiger goals going? Are you still grinding? Or, did you let temptation steer you off course? If you felt like I lead you astray on the last episode, fear not, there are some resources in this episode that you may find useful on your journey. I will walk and talk through some of the mental models covered in the book Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life by Author, Former SEAL Team Leader, entrepreneur, and all-around badass, Brent Gleeson.Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life -https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Suck-Navy-SEAL-Extraordinary/dp/0306846330 Brent Gleeson - http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/Vladimir Markov and Temptation Tiger - https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129551459Same story, but in video format -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsYMsDE1PVQSupport the show

Brent Gleeson is an acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture, resilience, and organizational transformation. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business, as Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a progressive leadership and management consulting firm with a focus on business transformation and building high-performance cultures. With degrees in finance and economics from SMU, certificates in English and History from Oxford University, and an MBA from UCSD, Gleeson's extensive experience is both academic and real-world in nature. Gleeson has won awards for business leadership and was named one of the “Top 10 CEOs” in Entrepreneur Magazine for his exemplary approach to building high-performance teams in business.He is the bestselling author of 2 books - Embrace the Suck and TakingPoint. Between his experiences in the SEAL Teams and building award winning organizations that have topped the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies, Brent has become a business transformation expert.

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with Brent Gleeson author of the new book Embrace The Suck Learn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

Do you lack the motivation to get shit done? Do you want to start your own business, but don't know where to start? Or do you need help pushing your leadership skills and/or business to the next level? Today I have a very special "get it done" guest, Brent Gleeson, motivator and author of the best-selling book "Embrace the Suck." I guarantee you will leave this interview ready to tackle any obstacles in your life and veer into the fast lane of success.  Decorated Navy SEAL, successful businessman and world-renowned speaker Brent Gleeson shares his revolutionary approach to navigating and leading change in the workplace. Inspired by his time as a Navy SEAL and building award-winning organizations in the business world, Brent Gleeson has created a powerful roadmap for today's existing and emerging business leaders and managers to improve their ability to successfully navigate organizational change. Over the past ten years since leaving the SEAL Teams, Gleeson has become a well-respected thought leader and expert in business transformation. In TakingPoint, Gleeson shares his ten-step program that he has implemented in his own companies and for his high-profile clients – giving leaders and managers actionable insights and a framework for successful execution. With a strong emphasis on communication, culture, engagement, accountability, trust and resiliency, Gleeson's methods have helped hundreds of companies around the world transform the way they think about change and can help yours do the same. Topics Discussed:  * Why Brent left his cushy civilian life as a financial analyst and decided to become a Navy SEAL * What are the Three P's for success * What are the three categories of resilience  * What is the difference between growth vs. fixed mindset * How to use pain and suffering to find enlightenment * How to move past blaming life's obstacles that are out of our control * Why you have to not fear failure in order to succeed * Why you should choose wisely what you will suffer for * Why you need to get off your ass and execute your plan Episode Resources: * Brent's Website: https://takingpointleadership.com/ * The Simple Life Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com  *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Do you lack the motivation to get shit done? Do you want to start your own business, but don't know where to start? Or do you need help pushing your leadership skills and/or business to the next level? Today I have a very special "get it done" guest, Brent Gleeson, motivator and author of the best-selling book "Embrace the Suck." I guarantee you will leave this interview ready to tackle any obstacles in your life and veer into the fast lane of success.  Decorated Navy SEAL, successful businessman and world-renowned speaker Brent Gleeson shares his revolutionary approach to navigating and leading change in the workplace. Inspired by his time as a Navy SEAL and building award-winning organizations in the business world, Brent Gleeson has created a powerful roadmap for today's existing and emerging business leaders and managers to improve their ability to successfully navigate organizational change. Over the past ten years since leaving the SEAL Teams, Gleeson has become a well-respected thought leader and expert in business transformation. In TakingPoint, Gleeson shares his ten-step program that he has implemented in his own companies and for his high-profile clients – giving leaders and managers actionable insights and a framework for successful execution. With a strong emphasis on communication, culture, engagement, accountability, trust and resiliency, Gleeson's methods have helped hundreds of companies around the world transform the way they think about change and can help yours do the same. Topics Discussed:  * Why Brent left his cushy civilian life as a financial analyst and decided to become a Navy SEAL * What are the Three P's for success * What are the three categories of resilience  * What is the difference between growth vs. fixed mindset * How to use pain and suffering to find enlightenment * How to move past blaming life's obstacles that are out of our control * Why you have to not fear failure in order to succeed * Why you should choose wisely what you will suffer for * Why you need to get off your ass and execute your plan Episode Resources: * Brent's Website: https://takingpointleadership.com/ * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com  *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Welcome to “The Emergent Human” where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with returning guest Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL combat veteran with combat tours to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker and consultant on topics ranging from leadership and building high-performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. Gleeson has recently published a new book - "Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life”, and he begins by detailing two of his own difficult experiences which taught him to embrace the suck. The psychology of mental fortitude and resilience, Gleeson details, are key to a growth mindset. He details how acknowledging obstacles and overcoming adversity can foster successful relationships, and the path towards this entails doing something difficult every day and engaging in 360 reviews. In Gleeson's experience, the best leaders learn to crave feedback, and they understand the value of making decisions based on a set of values. To learn more about Brent Gleeson and his work, read his newest book is titled “ Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life”, and visit his websites https://takingpointleadership.com/ and http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/. In other short updates: Shout out to my colleagues Dan Cerrillo and Chriss Smith at Spartan 7; which is Leading the way in executive protection, tactical and mental readiness training, and continued rehabilitation support for veterans. https://www.spartan7inc.com/. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. Our guest today is Brent Gleeson We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Good Wyrd” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZhRgUdHurA&list=PLATF5eWSVEAN4_DXjORbLYaiy34H98HIv&index=2

Video version https://vimeo.com/566698929 About the Podcast Today I invite back to "State of Readiness", Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL combat veteran and serial entrepreneur. In addition to being a best-selling author of "Taking Point" and his new release, "Embrace the Suck", Brent has leveraged the principles of leadership, discipline, accountability and resiliency learned in training and applied down range for building high-performance teams in the business world. Brent was the very first guest on "State of Readiness" back when it was audio only and the conversation was riveting. In this episode, we talk about how he came to be a SEAL (hint: it wasn't a life-long ambition), what was involved, and the experiences and wisdom he has gained from his experiences; which he uses to help individuals and companies become the best versions of themselves they can be. And, of course, we talk about the lessons he shares in his books. I am sure you will enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high-performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. I am sure you will enjoy the conversation as much as I did. About Brent Gleeson Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. You can learn more about his leadership philosophies in his weekly columns on Inc.com and Forbes.com. Brent is the Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a progressive leadership and management consulting firm with a focus on business transformation and building high-performance cultures. With degrees in finance and economics from Southern Methodist University, certificates in English and History from Oxford University in England and a graduate business degree from University of San Diego, Gleeson's extensive experience is both academic and real-world in nature. Gleeson has won awards for business leadership and was named one of the “Top 10 CEOs” in Entrepreneur Magazine's October 2013 issue for his exemplary approach to building high-performance teams in business. Between his experiences in the SEAL Teams and building award winning organizations that have topped the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies, Brent has become a business transformation expert. TakingPoint highlights his ten-principle program all leaders and managers will need to lead change and achieve winning results in the twenty-first century business landscape. Company; Taking Point Leadership Website; https://takingpointleadership.com/ Headquarters; Rancho Santa Fe, California Year Founded; 2014 Company Type; Consultancy Company Size;  10 Specialties;  Leadership and Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Building, Workshops, and Keynotes.

On today's show, we interview Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL combat veteran, serial entrepreneur, and now acclaimed speaker who shares his distilled wisdom on leadership, accountability, and discipline.  Growing up in Dallas, Brent had a normal and secure childhood. And after graduating from SMU, he decided to stick to the tried and tested path by becoming a financial analyst.  But, along the way, Brent was inspired by a fraternity brother who had a lifelong dream of joining the Navy. And he decided to ditch his spreadsheets and pivot tables as he set his eyes on becoming a SEAL.  In this segment of the show, you will get a peek into the world of the military. Only 10-15% of applicants manage to successfully complete the rigorous SEAL training. An ultimate test of physical and mental strength, you will surely be inspired by tuning into this show's segment. After leaving the military, Brent went on to start two businesses, New Condos Online and Internet Marketing Inc, a digital marketing agency – a business that he successfully exited in 2016. Brent has since been helping organizations develop better teams and better leaders. He is an acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and culture transformation to change management and building high-performance teams Towards the end of the show, we have an interesting discussion on core values. And how clearly defining core values and measuring success can help drive an organization towards success. This is a show that you do not want to miss. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show The importance of having the same vision with your business partners on where to take business The benefits of having authentic core values in an organization How core values drive an organization Why SEAL training is the ultimate test of physical and mental prowess And so much more… Resources Brent Gleeson's Website Taking Point Embrace The Suck The Greatness Machine Podcast Darius' Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Gleeson is the CEO of TakingPoint Leadership. A former Navy SEAL, Brent took inspiration from his time as an elite warrior and brought it to the world of business through his company and as a speaker. Join me this episode as I talk to him about his inspirational journey from finance and economics graduate to the battlefield, and now to the arena of expert leadership speaker. Listen in to learn valuable secrets about how to build high-performance teams and create an optimal organizational culture in your work.

In this episode I tell the "This is good" story of the African King and his best friend, and leave you with my 3 step system to keeping a positive mindset when faced with adversity. This episode was inspired from a book I'm reading about this concept called "Embrace the suck" by Brent Gleeson a former Navy Seal. Navy Seals are experts in uncomfortable situations and there is so much to learn from them. So in the episode I share some of my perspective on facing adversity, and how I've adopted the "embrace the suck" mindset of the seals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/d2dtothetopfloor/message

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author of “Embrace the Suck”, "Taking Point" and CEO of Taking Point Leadership. He is an acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture, resilience, and organizational transformation. Website: http://www.takingpointleadership.comInstagram: @brent_gleeson Support the show

This is a special episode specifically for new and expecting dads, but can really be insightful to dads at any stage in the game. I've pulled together advice from our first ten guests for dads who are just getting started in their fatherhood journeys. This one includes advice from Kyle Kingsbury, Tucker Max, Mark Bell, Kelly Starrett, Hal Elrod, Joe De Sena, Kevin Kelly, Tim Kennedy, David Heinemeier Hansson, and Brent Gleeson.   Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, entrepreneur, Bestselling author, and High-performance Leadership Expert. He is also the co-founder and CMO of Internet Marketing Inc., a full-service digital marketing agency that's well recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US by Inc. 500 and The San Diego Business Journal. Having experienced multiple tours in Africa and Iraq, he is no stranger to running capture or kill missions and working in conjunction with the CIA. After leaving SEAL Team 5, he pursued the world of business, shifting the focus of his discipline and battlefield experience, where he became an accomplished entrepreneur, writer, and acclaimed speaker on topics that touch base with leadership to entrepreneurship and marketing. Because of his discipline of growing and leading high-performance teams in the business world, Brent Gleeson was recently honored with the Leadership Award at the Brand Diego Awards. He is part of the Board of the Naval Special Welfare Family Foundation and San Diego Ad Club with his family recognized as an Ambassador Family for March of Dimes. His books - TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL's 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change and Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life are available on all major bookstores. Find out more and reach out to Brent Gleeson through his website - http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Jeff Knows Inc Podcast Hosted by Jeff Lopes - Episode 92 - Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture, resilience, and organizational transformation. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an accomplished entrepreneurBrent GleesonInstagram: BrentGleesonTwitter: BrentGleesonFacebook: TakingPointLeadershipPurchase Embrace your SuckJeff LopesWebsite: www.JeffKnowsInc.comEmail: Jeff@jeffknowsinc.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/jeffknowsincInstagram: www.instagram.com/JeffLopesJeff Lopes Mans Purpose - Coaching Platform for Entrepreneur Dadshttps://www.Jeffreylopes.comPurchase your Copy of the #1 Seller Entrepreneur Dad#KeepMovingForward - Jeff LopesSupport the show (https://www.jeffreylopes.com)

This week Kevin and Stewart are joined by Brent Gleeson, Founder & CEO at TakingPoint Leadership. They talk with Brent about his journey from an analyst with Trammell Crow to a Navy Seal, being deployed after 9/11, transition from the military and starting multiple companies, book writing, and a smorgasbord of ideas and take-aways related to culture, leadership, and making plans with the end in mind. This episode is laced with big take-aways and lots of laughs. Hope you guys enjoy this one as much as the guys did recording it! Also, check out Brent's books, TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL's 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change and Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life, which can be found at your local or online book retailer, and on Audible.com. Check them out for more leadership and culture changing wisdom nuggets as you continue your journey of leadership.

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL, entrepreneur and author. We discuss his journey into the business world, entering the special operations community, forging mental toughness, transitioning out of the military, overcoming fear, leadership and much more.

0:17 Brent Gleeson intro 1:13 Brent's background 6:17 Family reaction to him wanting to be a navy SEAL 8:40 Dealing with negative reactions 10:40 David Goggins stories 16:34 Fixed vs growth mindset 19:55 Nutrition in the SEALs     26:45 Why Bret wrote 'Embrace The Suck' 35:15 Tools for struggling with fitness and nutrition 42:46 The most important elements of gaining expertise 47:35 Finding balance and tradeoffs 53:46 Importance of keeping in mind long term goals 56:55 How to find Brent

  On this episode hear Bent describe some of the methods he learned in live combat that he now uses in training for the boardroom.  Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa. Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture, resilience, and organizational transformation. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an accomplished entrepreneur, best-selling author and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. You can learn more about his leadership philosophies in his weekly columns on Inc.com and Forbes.com. He is the bestselling author of TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change, which was a #1 New Release in the categories of Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Brent is the Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a progressive leadership and management consulting firm with a focus on leadership development, business transformation and building high-performance cultures. With degrees in finance and economics from Southern Methodist University, certificates in English and History from Oxford University in England and a graduate business degree from University of San Diego, Gleeson’s extensive experience is both academic and real-world in nature. Gleeson has won awards for business leadership and was named one of the “Top 10 CEOs” in Entrepreneur Magazine’s October 2013 issue for his exemplary approach to building high-performance teams in business.   Brent Gleeson Website    

Welcome to Episode 321 of the No Quit Living Podcast. NQL is a personal development podcast designed to help you achieve your goals and desires. Whether you found us from Forbes, Inc Magazine, CEO Magazine, CIO, New Theory, or elsewhere, we're thrilled you are listening. Through hearing the inspiring stories and tips from the greats, we will all find it easier to stay motivated. Gleeson is the founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, former Navy SEAL, globally recognized speaker, award-winning entrepreneur and the bestselling author of TakingPoint. TakingPoint Leadership is a progressive consulting firm with a focus on leadership and organizational development, culture transformation and building high-performance teams. Learn more at www.TakingPointLeadership.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brent_gleeson/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentgleeson-takingpoint  

This is timely a episode; whether it’s physical, mental, or spiritual resiliency, part of building ourselves up in the face of the uncertainty and chaos around us is going to involve “embracing the suck”. In this episode, Brent and I dug into his life as a Navy SEAL, his new bestselling book, what embracing the suck really means, and the important role empathy plays in cultivating perseverance.  Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from resilience, mental toughness, leadership, and building high-performance teams, to culture, and organizational transformation. Brent is the Founder and CEO of Taking Point Leadership, a progressive leadership and organizational development consulting firm with a focus on business transformation and building high-performance cultures. Brent was named a Top 10 CEO by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013. Brent holds degrees in finance and economics from Southern Methodist University, certificates in English and History from Oxford University in England and a graduate business degree from the University of San Diego. He is the bestselling author of TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail-Safe Principles for Leading Through Change, which was a #1 New Release on Amazon in Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Brent’s latest book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life was #1 on Amazon in the self-help, self-esteem, and military leadership categories. Connect with Brent: -Website; http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/ -Latest Book; “Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to An Extraordinary Life” -Previous Book; ”TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail Safe Principles For Leading Through Change” -Business; https://takingpointleadership.com/ -Instagram; @brent_gleeson -Twitter; https://twitter.com/brentgleeson Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they’re looking for. Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter    Editing & Mixing by: Aaron The Tech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3:10 - Brent's background and starting his first company3:57 - Learning about pivots in entrepreneurship5:38 - Should every American serve in the military?7:44 - What do you go through mentally in SEAL training8:23 - The mental, physical and mindset transformation8:51- Key attributes - grit, resilience, mental fortitude, passion, and a deep emotional connection to the idea of serving12:47 - Taking Point - The foundational principles for leadership and organizational development13:44 - Wanted 'Embrace the Suck' to be something actionable in the personal transformation space15:34 - Navigating obstacles in a better fashion is a path to fulfillment and ultimately a more meaningful life16:52 - Pain versus pleasure18:35 - "Do something that sucks everyday"19:24 - Get comfortable, being uncomfortable19:03 - A growth mindset is wrapped in courage, courageous action, courageous thought, courageous faith and purpose21:13 - Make a list on the items you do want to regret in life and execute that list22:07 - Values and leadership at work versus at home23:34 - "We defined a set of guiding principles for our family that helps us get through obstacles, challenges, and celebrate wins"26:17 - Level of awareness to be successful27:36 - "New Year's resolutions are for losers"29:01 - Discipline is about balance - mind, body, and decisions31:43 - Consistency and schedule of "successful" people - Sunday through Sunday32:08 - Do your to-do list the day before, not the morning of...33:58 - What does a regimented schedule look like with kids in the mix36:10 - Communicate, set expectations and be willing to adapt40:22 - How you can prepare yourself physically to help yourself mentally42:30 - Brent shares his story of courage in the workplace

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa, bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, TV personality, and high-performance leadership expert. He is the CEO of TakingPoint Leadership and a regular contributor to Forbes and Inc.   His 2018 book TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL's 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change was a #1 New Release in the categories of Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Brent also just released his new book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life which includes a foreword by the legendary David Goggins.   He is also the father of four children, welcoming his youngest just this last week!   Links mentioned in this episode: Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life BrentGleesonSpeaker.com TakingPointLeadership.com  Brent on Instagram Brent on Twitter Brent on LinkedIn   Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com) 

Brent Gleeson was a member of SEAL Team 5, some of the first SEALs deployed to Iraq in early 2003. He completed combat deployments in Iraq, Africa, and other theaters of war. After returning to civilian life, Brent earned an MBA and has built award-winning, multi-million dollar organizations that have repeatedly landed on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies. Brent is the author of Embrace The Suck, a book that empowers you to expand your comfort zones in order to live a more fulfilling purpose-driven life

Use constraint and self-manufactured challenges as a way to create freedom, happiness, and resilience.  With the new year on the horizon, we can all probably use a little more mental fortitude, resilience, and strong habits. In this episode, I'm sharing the unique ways I've created more of these by using the concept of manufactured hardship or constraint -- and how it helped turn a challenging year (hello, 2020!)  around for me in a really profound way.  Some of the resources I share include my deep dive into Stoic philosophy, starting the 75 Hard Challenge while pregnant, and how I found focus and routine where there wasn't any during the hardest months when my business was in crisis due to the pandemic shutdowns and I was thrown into homeschooling. One thing I really learned this past year is just how much creating strong habits, boundaries, and some “self-induced suffering”, if you will, helped me to find peace and overall ease.  I also have a guest on this podcast, Brent Gleeson, former Navy SEAL and author of the newly released book on this exact topic, Embrace the Suck. The idea behind the title of Gleeson's book is that in SEAL training, instructors tell students to “embrace the suck,” to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, because suffering truly does make you stronger. This book gives you a roadmap to use the idea of mental toughness to transform every area of your life.  I personally love reading anything by a SEAL (I even wrote about Fortitude by Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw in my Inc. column). I am fascinated with their thought process and the training they go through, and I always find really valuable takeaways. I think you'll find some great takeaways too, and be sure to check the links below and pre-order a copy of Embrace the Suck! So jump in, give this episode and interview a listen, and I'd love if you screenshot and shared on social (tag me @emilyrichett) with your biggest takeaway. I love seeing what resonates with you and always respond. Links to books & resources mentioned in this podcast: Embrace the Suck The Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic Fortitude by Dan Crenshaw My article in Inc. about Fortitude The Art of Living by Epictetus 75 Hard Challenge  Topics discussed in this episode: [0:30] Emily's intro [2:30] Emily's thoughts on Stoicism [4:40] Why Emily started the 75 Hard Challenge & how it works [11:00] Interview with Brent Gleeson, author of Embrace the Suck Connect with Brent: Website Twitter Book Connect with me: Website Instagram  Facebook  This episode first appeared at emilyrichett.com/episode-30

In this episode of the Greencastle Podcast, we were lucky enough to grab crazy-busy entrepreneur, Brent Gleeson, between speaking gigs and closing deals to talk about humility, emotional intelligence...and all of the leadership traits that you don't associate with a combat veteran Navy SEAL.#leadership #navyseal #navyseals #leadershipcoaching

Navy Seals have always had this air of mystery to them. But they're not as secret as they used to be. They weren't open and transparent about their line of work for obvious reasons. But they decided to approach their lack of public information differently when they realized it was hurting their ability to recruit new SEALs. So what could we learn from them when they pulled the curtain back? Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran and author of Taking Point: A Navy SEALs 10 Fail-Safe Principles For Leading Through Change. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and lessons from the field to the world of business. He now speaks and writes on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture and organizational transformation.

In this episode, I interview former Navy SEAL, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and best selling author, Brent Gleeson. Brent discusses with me what Trust the Process means to him and shares some stories about where he started as a SEAL and how it's got him to being a top speaker and best selling author! It was an absolute privilege to speak with him! If you like what you heard, please like and share!