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