EPISODE 522
Mark Divine
Trust, Humility, & Transparency

Trust. It’s yet another essential ingredient in building and sustaining elite teams. This week on The Mark Divine Show, host Mark Divine does a deep dive into the art and science of trust, drawing from his rich experience with the Navy SEALs, and his book “Staring Down The Wolf”. Mark shares tales that unveil the true nature of leadership when things go sideways, and unpacks the three foundational pillars of trust—transparency, humility, and relentless follow-through. He discusses how authentic leadership is forged by facing down fears—-particularly the fear of failure. Using insights from the military and his own personal growth journey, Mark issues a call to action for leaders everywhere to look inward, trust themselves first, and lead with character and courage.

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Show Notes

Mark Divine, Ph.D., is the host of The Mark Divine Show, a solo podcast focused on developing mental toughness, emotional resilience, and intuitive leadership. A Navy SEAL veteran and leadership expert, Mark graduated as Honor Man of SEAL BUD/S class 170 and served 20 years in the SEAL teams, retiring as Commander in 2011. He is also the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind, programs designed to enhance physical, mental, and emotional performance.

Mark holds a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change and has practiced Zen meditation and breathwork for over 30 years. His unique approach to leadership blends holistic, whole-person development with a focus on unlocking human potential. He has authored several bestselling books, including Unbeatable Mind and The Way of the SEAL. Mark lives in Encinitas, CA, with his wife, Sandy, their children, spirited grandchildren, and dogs, and is driven by a mission to inspire 100 million people to develop greater mental toughness, intuition, and compassion.

“Nothing breaches trust more than not following through on your word…”

  • Mark Divine

 Key Takeaways: 

  • Relentless Follow-Through: Understand that trust is cemented when leaders do what they say, support their teams, and make sure crucial lessons lead to real action and positive change.
  • Facing The Fear of Failure: Realize that  leaders who are afraid of failure tend to become perfectionists, procrastinators, or careerists, which ultimately weakens teams and limits growth.
  • Authenticity Matters: Recognize that staying authentic, consistent, and operating from humility will spread trust throughout your team.
  • Trust is Critical in Team Performance: Discover how trust acts as the “glue” for elite teams, and the consequences of lacking it can be mediocrity and underperformance.

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  1. Follow Through Relentlessly
  2. Trust is the Glue That Holds a Team Together
  3. Transparency Always Wins
  4. There is Such Thing As Failure—-Only Failure To Learn
  5. Trust Begins With Yourself
  6. Be Trustworthy

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/ 

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Timestamped Overview: 

00:00 Surf Mission at Morro Bay

06:09 Boat Accident Survival Miracle

08:34 “Lessons in Trust and Leadership”

13:00 Leadership: Overcoming Fear to Succeed

14:08 Overcoming Fear of Failure

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