Mark here. Here’s what we have in store for this week…
WHAT I’M WRITING ABOUT
My focus this week has been on…
Empowered Collaboration: A Path to Cultivating High-Performance Teams
Mastering empowered collaboration is a critical skill for leaders. This delicate balance of empowerment and collaboration is the cornerstone of building high-performance teams. Empowerment goes beyond simply delegating tasks. It’s about deeply understanding each team member’s strengths, working styles, and unique contributions. As a leader, your role is to create an environment where these individual qualities can flourish and align with organizational goals.
The true test of empowerment comes when your team faces adversity. In these moments, a culture built on a growth mindset proves invaluable. Encourage your team to view challenges as opportunities for learning and innovation. This approach builds resilience and fosters a sense of shared responsibility and initiative. Encourage team members to take ownership of their roles and contribute ideas freely. A distributed leadership model such as this will lead to more innovative solutions and more engagement, where diverse perspectives are welcomed and actively sought out. This collaborative spirit can lead to breakthrough ideas and solutions that no single individual could have conceived alone.
Empowered collaboration requires daily commitment on your part as a leader. You set the tone through your actions by consistently modeling behaviors you wish to see in your team. Celebrate successes, learn from failures, and always keep the focus on growth and improvement.
By committing to empowered collaboration, you’re not just leading a team – you’re nurturing a community of leaders. This approach not only drives success but also creates a more fulfilling and sustainable cultural experience for all stakeholders.
“Hold the vision. Trust the process.” — Unknown
NEW EPISODE – THE MARK DIVINE SHOW
Episode # 471 Bipolar General: A Veteran’s War with Psychosis & Recovery with Gregg F. Martin
Gregg F. Martin, PhD, retired Major General of the US Army, had a distinguished 36-year career with significant combat experience commanding troops in Iraq. A West Point graduate with multiple master’s degrees from MIT and military colleges, he held key roles, including Commandant of the Army Engineer School and President of the National Defense University. Martin advocates for mental health awareness, sharing his journey with bipolar disorder in his book, “Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness,” and through public speaking. His insights aim to reduce stigma, particularly in the military, fostering understanding and support for those with mental health challenges.
Podcast Highlights:
In this revealing interview, Gregg F. Martin, retired Major General of the US Army, shared his direct experience of the prevalence of bipolar disorder within military ranks, highlighting its impact, especially in special operations. This interview was unique, and I was blown away by the personal insights into the disorder he shared. Martin candidly recounts his breakdown to breakthrough while serving as president of the National Defense University and the challenges he faced in managing his bipolar condition. He emphasizes the importance of stigma reduction and improved support for mental health in the military.
The latest book from former Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, father, and New York Times bestselling author Mark Divine comes Uncommon– an inspirational book following Mark Divine’s trademark warrior monk philosophy that will lead you to the summit of personal development.
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WHAT’S INSPIRING ME
I brought my 24-year-old son Devon to The Sheepdog Event and enjoyed training with him, the coaches, and all the amazing participants. Everyone inspired me as they learned how to develop a sheepdog-strong mindset. Are you curious about learning how to protect your family in an emergency? If so, Sheepdog is worth checking out—the coaches are ready to teach you knowledge that will stay with you forever.
HENSON SHAVING
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PRACTICE OR HABIT TO TRY
Write or refine your personal ethos: This week, write out your ethos, then repeat 2X daily as part of your routine. You can always layer this practice with box breathing or visualization. Excellent results in life result from hard work built on your personal code of personal ethos. Defining this ethos requires deep introspection and skillful methods leading to a continuous pursuit of self-knowledge and growth. Ask yourself what values and beliefs drive you, and examine and explore why as a way to refine what the underlying values are that drive you.
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UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS
We have some incredible events lined up for this summer. Come visit us in Temecula CA and participate in a a life-changing experience.
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Mark Divine is a New York Times best-selling author, leadership expert, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander. He is also the founder and CEO of Unbeatable and SEALFIT.
