Retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney | Achieving Optimal Performance

Get Better Today with Matt Mayberry

In this insightful episode of Get Better Today, retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney discusses the distinctions between peak and optimal performance, underscoring the necessity of adaptability and resilience in challenging situations. Diviney provides an in-depth look into his SEAL training and debunks the myth of perpetual peak performance in athletic and business settings, stressing the importance of responsible energy management.
The conversation also delves into leadership attributes such as courage, perseverance, and humility, and Diviney shares his fascination with the intersection of neuroscience and performance. Additionally, Rich Diviney touches on the concept of multiple identities and their unconscious influence on behavior, explaining how these identities accumulate over time and shape actions. The dialogue emphasizes the need to identify and deconstruct these identities to pursue personal excellence and achieve goals.
Watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/7t4AO5kaNtc

About Rich Diviney

Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments—eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Diviney spearheaded the creation of a directorate that fused physical, mental, and emotional disciplines. He led his small team to create the first-ever “Mind Gym” that helped special operators train their brains to perform faster, longer, and better in all environments—especially high-stress ones. Diviney is the founder of The Attributes Inc., which is a specialized consulting firm in leadership and team building.
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Chapter

1. Guest Introduction: Rich Diviney (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Optimal Performance (00:01:10)

3. The Journey to Becoming a Navy SEAL (00:06:10)

4. Lessons from SEAL Training (00:08:57)

5. Attributes of Optimal Performance (00:19:51)

6. Leadership Insights and Practices (00:25:01)

7. The Irony of Leadership (00:34:20)

8. Courage, Humility, and Empathy in Leadership (00:35:19)

9. Delegating Responsibility vs. Accountability (00:37:13)

10. Decision Making vs. Decisiveness (00:40:43)

11. The Role of Neuroscience in Optimal Performance (00:45:20)

12. High Performance Protocols (00:50:45)

13. Transitioning to Civilian Life (00:54:15)

14. The Power of Identity (00:55:03)

15. Defining Excellence (01:01:31)