Man, I wish I was a bald eagle sometimes. I noticed one of these majestic creatures soaring in the air today while I was doing my cardio workout. It reminded me that when life is good and things seems to be going well, it’s easy to be thankful and grateful. It’s nice to feel like we are soaring above the…
Now What? Remember what happens when we become so paralyzed by fear that we remain motionless and indecisive? We end up getting surrounded by the enemy and taken out. Our minds are our worst enemies during these times. Many people assume that the physical aspect of SEAL training is the hardest but honestly it isn’t. Our training is only about 20%…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Divider” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”20″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” hide_on_mobile=”on”] [/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://philkoontz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/failure-quote-3.jpeg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”on” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Failing vs. Failure During the 6 years I was a Navy SEAL I have learned there is a very big difference between failing and failure. Failing is…
FEAR Shoot, Move and Communicate are three important aspects of shooting in the SEAL Teams. What would happen on our missions if we became so paralyzed by fear that we froze and stood still? We would die. Now the civilian world usually isn’t that drastic, but fear can still ruin opportunities, sabotage moments, and waste possibilities. We all have fears….…
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The other day I was reminded during my workout (as I was about to throw-up due to exhaustion) that having a trusted companion during challenging times is essential in life. I would not have finished my workout had it not been for my friend there pushing and encouraging me. We are NOT meant to live our lives alone. In the…
“Learning Conversations” What kind of conversations are you having? When conversations get a bit tense and sometimes heated we are faced with a decision to make. We can either choose to have a “I’m right, you’re wrong” conversation where we are trying to prove our point, or we can have “learning conversations” where we remain open to someone’s perception and…
Are You a Negotiator: Yes or No? Whether we like it or not, we are all negotiators. As humans we find ourselves negotiating on a daily basis with co-workers, friends, spouses and our children. We negotiate business deals, future plans, values or simply where to go out for dinner. So, since we are already negotiators, lets identify the MOST IMPORTANT…
As leaders, we MUST learn to prioritize the important and urgent tasks during our work day. Otherwise, we’ll waste valuable time and energy, putting out fires that aren’t relevant to our main goals. Too often, we allow ourselves to become distracted with the urgent, unimportant tasks – which in the SEAL Teams, distracts from the overall mission objectives and could…
Is your organizational culture one of suspicion? Nothing damages relational trust and camaraderie more than the assumption of suspicion. Instead we must strive to give our teammates and colleagues the benefit of the doubt. Giving the benefit of the doubt FIRST says “I don’t know the reason, details or motives behind your words or actions, but I trust you anyways.” …
