Navy SEAL Shares Leadership Lessons Learned

Chadd sits down to share some valuable leadership lessons learned from his time in the SEAL Teams.

Nuff Said

[JamesDavis-jotk]

When I was in the service I quickly grew to dislike micro managers because they did not trust others under them to do the job. Distrust causes micromanagers which causes much grief.

[teamkingproject]

A leader's role is to ensure the success of those they lead. Whatever it takes.

[Gmar]

Chad, I'm a Marine from the Vietnam war, and I know what you are saying about leadership. A lot of that leadership didn't make it out of the jungle. Now, after being humpty-dumpty and had most of the bones in my body broken, I am in no shape to come and train with you even though I'd love too. Semper Fi

[cammckinney]

Thanks Chad! Your videos are helping men be better leaders which benefits everyone.

[Spacexioms]

I had a PO1 who talked bad about people to make them look bad behind their backs. Thanks for putting into words the things I couldn’t describe.

[garretdozier]

Amen. Did 30 years as a LEO, worked for multiple "supervisors" but only a handful of leaders! If you can learn to be a good follower, you have the potential to be a great leader. My experience for a true leader, make a decision AND stand by your decision. Admit when you don't know and do not try to BS your way through something. Keep your mind open and learn to listen first. GOD Bless the 3 of 7 nation!🙏

[Edge]

This resonates with me on a different level, my father was never around and on the off times he was around he demonstrated to me what not to be as a father. so thanks for a great message Chad... God bless you Sir and thank you for your service.

[montagray]

This has become my favorite No-nonsense/No BS/Honest/full of faith channels. The more I watch of you the more I see how much experience and wisdom you have gained. Thank you for what you give to all of us.

[pasqualed]

Excellent video that people need to apply to all parts of their lives both in the military and civilian world

[CommonSense]

This is advice is simply powerful and protects you from becoming a bitter person.

[chriseben]

Chad, just gotta briefly say, great respect & reverence for the invaluable perspectives you are freely sharing. I have not needed to be the physicalized/embodied warrior that you fine folks have been, yet have needed to congruently be in-sync in wisdom & spirit for my own uniqued journey, life, & expression. It is immensely appreciated that fellas like you are eagerly willing to heartfeltedly & fearlessly share your perspectives ad infinitum to the general public. Much love -- you are imparting an immeasurable benefit to humanity!

[sa-pd]

Love the topic. I’ve been in leadership roles for many years and I’ve not always handled stuff with the high standards I’d like to attribute to myself. In an organisation no one is an island and everyone should be encouraged to take ownership of their own crap. Often the poor leadership comes from the top- if that’s broken then eventually everything else breaks. Zero leadership, where everyone takes ownership of their own shit is better than bad leadership. I’ve learned that great leadership is really about encouraging, empowering, training, coaching the entire team to be great leaders. You can only fight the enemy properly when you’re not fighting yourselves.

[samuelWx]

Lead from the front. Most people don't. I was fortunate to have a great shop chief and LPO in my squadron but saw enough of what Chad speaks of to get out after four years. Now I practice medicine, and I owe it in part to what he speaks of.

[robsrcinsanity]

Outstanding talk. I run a demolition crew in the construction field and I have learned much the same way.

[renegadearms]

I’m retiring now as E7 mainly because I never appeased the higher ups and always kept my loyalty with my men because they are the ones who not only do the work but they are the true ones who have your back I have learned. I’d rather retire and people say man he was a solid guy than retire as a CSM and everyone hates you.

[jdrichards]

Very true words...35 years of production, flight ops, aircraft delivery and support and I have had far more bad, incompetent and uncaring managers than good ones. I learned early on the art of "managing up" /managing my manager..I have worked with and along side the military for most of my career and know that is a different environment when it comes to managing up. What you said about working to help your leader is right but they have to be open to it. Some will respond and appreciate it, others will see you as a threat no matter how genuine your intent. Sadly I have seen far too many leaders rise for the wrong reasons and that just incentivises another generation of bad leaders...it's hard to break the cycle. I suspect the commodore you spoke of was a product of that environment. Love your content..keep up the great work!

[renegadearms]

Some of the best words of wisdom on leadership I’ve heard in a long time, bravo 👏 sir.

[Fearose]

i had good leaders, they kept me safe. thank you greka

[rob]

You said it right it right Chad that the number one rule in any branch or any unit is to operate as a whole if there is disagreement or matter the whole unit not the individual should work it out within the unit this is by far one of life’s obstacles we as a people should really pay attention too not the leaders leader I have not served in the force but am leaving to go BMT for the airforce soon as I’ve done my homework and read many books on leadership and the buisness aspects from the military stand point

[joshyoder]

This was great. Really need to hear this view point of leadership.