In this episode of The Conversation, Clint Padgett sits down with Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL commander, inspirational speaker, and best-selling author of “The Attributes.” During their chat, Rich explains why skills don’t tell the whole story when it comes to performance and why we need to stop overvaluing resumes and start understanding attributes. Plus, the pair discuss the traits that make teams thrive under pressure, the myths of peak performance, and how leaders can unlock untapped potential by focusing on who people are, not just what they do. This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
In Part Two of Clint’s conversation with Rich Diviney – retired Navy SEAL commander, inspirational speaker, and best-selling author of “The Attributes” – they explore how fear and focus shape performance under pressure. Rich also shares how leaders can build trust, embrace humility, and stay mentally agile in high-stakes environments. They also dig into the myth of multitasking, the science of task-switching, and why face-to-face communication still matters in today’s virtual world. This is the second part of a two-part conversation.