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The Steady Leader PodcastNAVY SEAL Kyle Buckett: Joy Over Burnout and Overcoming FearIn this episode, Navy SEAL and author Kyle Buckett unpacks what it takes to lead yourself, your team, and your company with joy.Here’s what we cover:Lead Yourself: Tools to start everyday with success. How to protect your time, fuel your body actually needs, and how to show up with joy so your team’s first experience of you is always positive.Lead Your Team: Setting crystal-clear expectations, using the back-brief mode, and true engagement with your team. Lead Your Company: Treating HR as a profit center, not an expen...
2025-10-0345 min
SWOMPBen Murphy, the CEO of Whitecap Entertainment, on Sommo Festival 2025 in Cavendish, PEI, Sept. 13-14Sommo Festival is set to deliver one of the biggest weekends of the year as seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Alanis Morissette and GRAMMY-nominated superstar Hozier headline the 2025 edition, returning September 13–14 to Prince Edward Island’s picturesque coastal resort community.
SWOMP caught up with Ben Murphy, the CEO of Whitecap Entertainment, for an interview to discuss how the third edition of the festival will be the East Coast’s most sought-after ticket of the summer, pairing world-class music with an unmatched culinary experience.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Alanis Morissette to the island this summer,” Murphy said. “Alani...
2025-08-2814 min
Transition Drill190. Survived Stepping on an IED | Navy SEAL (Ret.) | CEO & Author Leadership is Overrated. Kyle BuckettThe best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode, Kyle Buckett offers a powerful, unfiltered look at the journey from high school dropout to Navy SEAL, and ultimately to successful entrepreneur and author. From enlisting in the military on his 18th birthday to becoming a SEAL leader and stepping on an IED in Afghanistan, Buckett’s story is a study in resilience, grit, and unwavering purpose. He recounts the physical and me...
2025-04-073h 13
Success Beneath the SurfaceGrit, Not Glory: 100 Episodes of Uncovering True LeadershipWelcome to the 100th episode of Success Beneath the Surface. This is a podcast where we dig into what lies beneath the surface of a CEO's success, your success, and insights deeply rooted at times in family, beliefs, or a drive that's just always been there. Our top downloaded episodes include Lessons from Navy Seal Kyle Buckett, number 57, who challenges the notion of leadership from the top, and gives life-saving reasons to build leadership capability at all levels, or at least business-saving reasons.
James Hyman's episode number 64 gave fodder for a discussion on leading leaders, because if y...
2025-04-0235 min
Construction BrothersKill The LeaderThis week we are in conversation with Kyle Buckett, a retired US Navy SEAL and current author / entrepreneur.00:00 - Becoming a Navy SEALOur guest shares the unlikely path that led him to become a Navy SEAL, reflecting on the lessons learned during his 20-year military career. He describes the SEALs as the "world's most elite university," where leadership and adaptability are put to the ultimate test.We dive into his experiences in the SEALs and how they prepared him for the challenges of entrepreneurship. He discusses the parallels between military discipline and business innovation, offering...
2025-01-151h 21
Jamming with Jason MeffordLeadership is Overrated with Chris MeffordA lot has changed since the late 19th century, so why are we still using the same leadership model? 70-80% of employees hate their boss, which means something needs to change in how we view and develop leaders. And, since disengaged employees only give about 15% in productivity, image how your organization could change and even make more money if the leadership style we use instead involved more appreciation and recognition for the entire team?
In this episode I talk with Chris Mefford, author of "Leadership is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses...
2024-09-1048 min
CEO Growth TalksBreaking the Leadership Myth: Rethinking What It Means to LeadIn the latest episode of CEO Growth Talks, Pete Hayes interviews Kyle Buckett, CSDO and Co-Founder of Stealth Energy Startup, Co-Founder of Culture Force, and author of the book “Leadership is Overrated.” Kyle challenges traditional leadership norms, emphasizing the value of self-led teams over individual leadership. Drawing from his Navy SEAL and business experience, he advocates for team empowerment and a culture of collaboration to enhance business performance.“Creating a self-led team begins with changing from inside out and ensuring that, as a leader, you are not creating an environment where you are relied on for every single...
2024-09-0425 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastCreating an Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills How do you develop an unstoppable mindset? Kevin speaks with Alden Mills, who shares the importance of struggle and resilience in achieving success. He discusses the 3 mindset obstacles, which include starting, failing, and tiring. Kevin and Alden discuss his concept of the "focus funnel," which channels thoughts into impactful action, and the exercise of "outcome accounts" to own outcomes and learn from mistakes. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Introducing Alden Mills 03:25 Invention and Writing Journey 05:30 From Fitness Products to Mindset 07:17 The Metaphor of Leadership Levels 09:56 Struggle and Mindset 13:22 Transferring Mindset to Others 14:44 Setting Personal and Professional Goals 17:43 The Challenge...
2024-07-3132 min
Success Beneath the SurfaceEP67: Cultivating Success: Insights on Team Building, Innovation, and Customer FocusWhat a magnificent top 10 list! From Joe Leo on birthing a company to Joe Grace, who births audiences for companies, we've got Torey Carter-Conneen on inspiring unity and focus by simplifying complexity. And then, of course, there's James Hyman, who's made a successful career as a serial turnaround CEO. He balances accountability and empowerment within his teams to make progress. Topping it off is Kyle Buckett, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who has lived up to the importance of culture improvement and fit in creating elite teams. This is the stuff not from people who write books, although...
2024-07-2439 min
Late Night HistoryEpisode 47: Kyle BuckettTonight's guest is my good friend and one of my mentors Kyle Buckett. Kyle, or "Buck," as I know him, served a career in the US Navy, most of which was as a Navy SEAL. Buck served with various west coast-based SEAL Teams, including as a plank owner — or founding member — of Special Activities One (now called Special Reconnaissance Team One), a unique intelligence unit that helped bring the SEALs' mission success rate from just 35% to over 96% in a four year period.
Episode 47 History Highlights:
1). US Navy before the SEAL...
2024-07-121h 59
Harder Not Smarter Podcast#0013 - Kyle Buckett - Navy Seal Turned Serial Entrepreneur Gives A Masterclass on NetworkingSummary
Join us in welcoming former Navy SEAL and serial entrepreneur--Kyle Buckett. In this episode we'll be discussing Kyle's impressive list of accomplishments and the importance of leadership and innovation in special operations. He shares stories of building a Naval Special Warfare compound and the culture of innovation within the SEAL teams.
Buckett also talks about his transition to the private sector and his role at Core Scientific, a data center company mining Bitcoin. He emphasizes the need for renewable energy and its impact on global development. Overall, Buckett's experiences highlight the importance of trust, accountability, and a strong...
2024-04-241h 21
Success Beneath the SurfaceEP58: The CEO's Role in Creating Elite TeamsIn our last episode, Deborah interviewed Kyle Buckett, a retired member of the elite US Navy SEALs. Today, she focuses on one specific segment from that conversation where Kyle shares his insights on building high-performing teams and the parallels between military leadership and the business world.
As a CEO, your role is to define a clear mission and assemble a team of leaders who can work together to achieve the impossible. Kyle's unique perspective, drawing from his experiences in both military and civilian settings, offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to create a culture of excellence in...
2024-04-2408 min
Success Beneath the SurfaceEP57: Lessons from a SEAL - Culture Improvement with Culture Fit to Build Your Elite TeamDeborah Fell welcomes Kyle Buckett, a former Navy SEAL and author of "Leadership is Overrated." Buckett shares lessons from his military career and consulting work, emphasizing the importance of trust, delegating authority, and developing leaders at all levels. "Great people working together really makes elite teams. And when you have elite teams, you have organizations that become elite," Buckett notes. Listen to this episode, "Lessons from a SEAL: Culture Improvement with Culture Fit to Build Your Elite Team," to discover insights that can help transform your organization's culture and performance.
Links from this episode:
Kyle Buckett's book
2024-04-1739 min
Mindset: Lessons from the FieldKyle Buckett: Leadership is Overrated | Navy SEAL to EntrepreneurDiscover Kyle Buckett's transformative journey from a seasoned Navy SEAL to a groundbreaking entrepreneur and author of "Leadership is Overrated." With over 20 years of dedicated service, Kyle challenges traditional leadership norms, advocating for a more authentic and actionable approach to personal and professional growth. As the co-founder of Culture Force, he offers unmatched coaching that equips individuals with the tools necessary for business success. In this episode, Kyle shares his early start in entrepreneurship, his resilience through training setbacks, and his philosophy on setting goals and taking decisive action. His unique perspective on leadership and success provides...
2024-03-271h 03
Relationships & Revenue PodcastYear-End Wrap-Up 2023It's been a big year for John. Today, John is doing the year-end wrap-up for 2023. From welcoming over 70% new listeners to learning valuable lessons from remarkable guests and coping with losing his Mom, John wants to share it all with you. Tune in to hear about his plans for 2024 — book launch, mastermind group for men, and much more. John also shows his gratitude to all the listeners for their support and wishes them all the best for the new year! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:55] - Listenership is up 70%...
2023-12-2925 min
Habits of High Performers Podcast with James LaughlinWHY Leadership is OVERRATED with a Former Navy Seal and Culture ShaperWHY Leadership is OVERRATED with a Former Navy Seal and Culture ShaperChris Mefford and Kyle Buckett are the duo behind the incredible book ‘Leadership is Overrated.’ Chris helped the Dave Ramsey Organization win the “Best Place to Work” award for eight straight years. Kyle assisted in the development of Naval Special Warfare’s 1st Ground Force Commander course of instruction and was ranked number 1 of 9 highly competitive Platoon Chiefs at SEAL Team Three.I spoke to Chris and Kyle about leadership and why they believe the current model is overrated and not ser...
2023-12-131h 06
Relationships & Revenue PodcastLeadership is Overrated with Kyle Buckett (Part 2) John and retired Navy SEAL Kyle Buckett continue their discussion. In the previous episode, they discussed Kyle's background and journey to becoming a Navy SEAL. Today, they talk about building strong relationships (both personally and professionally). Kyle also shares his experience serving in Afghanistan and surviving an IED explosion. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - John's upcoming book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [01:23] - Relationships are the key to success in life and business [05:11] - Kyle's 2012 Afghanistan IED story [13:12] - Timeline between Culture Force and Kyle's book
2023-12-0951 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastLeadership is Overrated with Kyle Buckett (Part 1)John talks with Kyle Buckett — retired US Navy SEAL, co-founder of Culture Force, and author of the book Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win. Kyle discusses the grueling process of becoming a Navy SEAL and shares lessons from his military career and insights on developing resilience, adaptability, high performance, and leadership. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Kyle's introduction [02:44] - Navy SEAL attrition rates [04:41] - The process of becoming a Navy SEAL [06:42] - Mental toughness re...
2023-12-0151 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastWhy Leadership is Overrated with Kyle Buckett and Chris Mefford Is leadership overrated? Do you have a culture that reinforces your mission? Chris Mefford and Kyle Buckett join Kevin to discuss topics such as, moving from unhealthy workplace cultures to empowering teams to thrive. They bring a unique perspective on leadership, drawing from their experiences as Navy SEALs and successful business leaders. Too often, a leader fears becoming irrelevant and losing their job. However, true empowerment involves trusting team members to make decisions. Listen for... 00:00 Introduction 00:33 The Team-Centric Approach 01:21 Introduction to Guests and Their Book 04:02 Identifying Broken Leadership Development Systems 05:18 Translating Military Experience to Business 08:08 Unhealthy Cultures...
2023-10-1938 min
Read to Lead Podcast497: How to Create Self-Leading Teams That Win with Kyle Buckett and Chris MeffordIn this revolutionary guide, Mefford and Buckett share crucial leadership strategies to help organizations revamp their work culture, throw out stifling hierarchical leadership models, and embrace a dynamic, results-oriented, and successful self-led team-oriented model instead.
2023-10-1748 min
The IVY PodcastIVY Unfiltered #1: Unleashing Performance, Self-Leading Teams & The Seasons of HistoryDive into the first episode of IVY Unfiltered: "Unleashing Performance, Self-Leading Teams & The Seasons of History"! Join hosts Beri and Vidal Meric as they reflect on the week’s key insights, featuring discussions on the Experience Mindset with Tiffani Bova, creating winning Self-Leading Teams with Navy SEALs Kyle Buckett & Chris Mefford, the Performance Paradox with Eduardo Briceño, future-proofing your career with Christina Wallace, and understanding the Seasons of History with Neil Howe. Eager for more? Access all the insights discussed here at the links below. Subscribe and join us every Sunday for deep dives and reflections on the wis...
2023-09-231h 03
SOFREP RadioKyle Buckett, Former Navy SEAL and Author of 'Leadership Is Overrated'Kyle Buckett is a 20-year Navy SEAL veteran and author of the book Leadership Is Overrated. He advises younger people not to lie to themselves about wanting to join the SEALs because if they are unwilling to do what it takes to succeed, they will simply become another statistic. He shares his experience as a trainer for Hell Week, the brutally difficult defining event of BUD/S training, and his realizations of changing team culture on his first deployment to Afghanistan. Kyle learned that leadership is about empowering others and trusting them to go out an...
2023-09-1052 min
Michael Covel's Trend FollowingEp. 1212: Kyle Buckett Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following RadioMy guest today is Kyle Buckett, a retired US Navy SEAL. He led the advanced training for both junior and seasoned Navy SEALs, ranked number one of nine highly competitive Platoon Chiefs, and has been instrumental in the business development of numerous Navy SEAL-founded businesses. He runs Culture Force, a consulting company with Chris Mefford, and is also regularly involved in numerous charities supporting veterans from the special forces communities. The topic is his co-authored book Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win. In this episode of...
2023-09-0450 min
Unleash Your Greatness WithinWhy Your Leadership Isn't WorkingIn today's world, effective leadership is a topic on everyone's mind, so why are we so bad at it? Join me in my latest leadership podcast as I chat with Kyle Buckett and Chris Mefford, renowned authors of "Leadership is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs and Successful Businesses Create Self-Leading Teams that Win." Unearth pivotal leadership insights and traits that stand out: What really characterizes confident leadership? Which leadership styles surpass the traditional top-down methods? How and why do highly effective leaders inspire self-lead teams? Dive into the essential elements that empower leaders to inspire and elevate their teams...
2023-08-301h 07
The Art of ManlinessLeadership Is OverratedWhen an organization wants to get more productive and better reach its goals, it typically looks to retool its leadership, trying to find lone figures who can apply more effective top-down control. But my guest says there’s a much more effective strategy for getting things done: creating and empowering teams of self-starters.Kyle Buckett is a retired Navy SEAL, an executive consultant, and the co-author ofLeadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win. Today on the show, Kyle first unpacks the problems with the conventional model of le...
2023-08-3044 min
Finding DirectionAction After Kyle Buckett: Have IntentAction After Items Have Intent 1.Make a list of 5 things that make you happy. 2.Google what kind of companies are doing something around what makes you happy. 3. If you’re an entrepreneur start something around your “happy” Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
2019-10-0813 minFinding DirectionKyle Buckett: A Navy Seal's Perspective On A Happy LifeKyle Buckett is a former Navy Seal Senior Chief for 20 years. He now sits as CEO of KAYGWA, Managing partner of Fortis Enterprise Partners Venture Capital Firm and Managing Director of One More Wave, a non-profit that gives back to veterans. In this episode we talk about life as a Navy Seal, living a for-purpose life that lights you up in life and makes you happy, what it was like meeting Howard Shultz, Starbucks founder and CEO and much more! Enjoy! Check Out One More Wave @ https://onemorewave.net
2019-10-011h 05
The YouSchool Podcast015 Kyle Buckett -- Navy SEAL and One More Wave CEO - It's NOT About KyleToday's episode is all about the YouSchool's good friend Kyle("Buck") Buckett. Exploding with woo, the conversation hits on Kyle's entrepreneurship beginnings, his path into the SEAL teams, what's wrong (and right) with millennials these days and his critical work as CEO of One More Wave.
Please check out One More Wave and get involved as a supporter by donating to cover the costs of custom surf gear for injured veterans, buying their schwag (my favorite t-shirt in my closet), and hosting or attending one of their many creative events. Also, after listening to this episode please t...
2018-08-2446 min