Small-Business Executives Learn Leadership Under Fire from Navy SEALs

This is an older article, but the message is never out of date. Corporate executives developing their skills so they can survive in an ever changing business climate. More and more should consider this type of training so their team can be prepared for the turmoil that businesses are facing today. Being prepared, focused, and ready for change, this will only help the leaders perform to the best of their ability.

Great job!

“They emphasized leadership principles we could use,” he says about the dozen or so Navy SEALs who put them under stressful conditions. “They thrive on chaos. When everybody’s confused, they know what to do. They plan for it. They prepare for it.”

From the brief training, Mr. Wrocherinsky says he learned to use intelligence about his clients to develop plans to adapt to rapid changes in the business market. That’s why afterward, he put the lessons he learned to good use by meeting with his employees and customers to tell them that even with the economic downturn, the company is in a growth spurt, having seen a 15% to 20% jump in revenue to $18.5 million. Being proactive, he also says that his company will be holding a seminar series that would help his clients – other small-business owners – share information about business practices that have helped them weather difficult business conditions right now.

“One of my philosophies is to learn and grow as a person, and to learn as a leader,” says Mr. Wrocherinsky, who was honored this year as the Small Business Person of the Year in New York City and the state by the Small Business Administration.

Read the whole article here.

For the Operation Red Wing Families

Taken from www.mullady.com

No One Gets Left Behind" the motto that the American Military lives by. Our Freedom is held up by this amazing concept. We have made this group of beautiful words into a music video to honor our beloved troops.

This song was Co-Written by Grammy Nominated song writer Steven Dale Jones. This emotional heartfelt tune is performed by up and coming artist Leland Grant. The song was created to Honor the Fallen Warriors of Operation Red Wing, their families, the Lone Survivor and every person that has ever served this country! We Will Always Remember The 11 Navy SEALs and 8 Army Nightstalkers that we lost on June 28th 2005!

MuLLady is the Executive Producer of the "No One Gets Left Behind" project. He is also a honorably discharged veteran. He has partnered with Former Navy SEAL Sniper Richard Dudley. They serve the public by helping people customize their own personal Health Insurance plans. Each day they direct their thoughts of honor to the brave souls that have created the world that allows them to build their business and to serve the needs of other people. GOD Bless America!!

Happy Memorial Day

We remember them with a grateful heart.

God Bless the US Navy SEALs, past, present, and future.

HOOYAH!

Marcus Luttrell speech in New York

This is a great clip from a speech that Marcus Luttrell gave in New York.. just an FYI, if you are ever in a bar and want to bad mouth the USA... don't say it to Marcus.

Navy SEAL Warrior Fund

Navy SEAL Warrior Fund

Fund created for dedication of fallen Exeter Navy SEAL | SeacoastOnline.com

Fund created for dedication of fallen Exeter Navy SEAL | SeacoastOnline.com

6 Navy SEAL Tips to Achieve Mental Toughness

http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/keys_to_achieving_mental_strength/index.php

Pearl Harbor-based SEAL dies during training exercise | HonoluluAdvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser

Pearl Harbor-based SEAL dies during training exercise | HonoluluAdvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser

Erik Kristensen Fallen Navy SEAL

Erik Kristensen is remembered with a scholarship for his Alma mater high school. Erik is still providing Americans with service.

Here is the website for the golf tournament.

www.kristensenklassic.com

May the recipients of this scholarship realize the service and sacrifice that Erik made for his country. God bless Erik and his family.

Combat Side Stroke

I will be posting some articles on Combat Swimming for the next few weeks. This, in advance of the swim clinic that will be held on June 13, 2009 in Tampa.

If you are interested in participating please visit the www.SEALStrongNation.com to register.

Stay Strong!

How to Swim the Combat Side Stroke
The combat side stroke is the stroke of the Navy Spec Ops and Spec War divisions including SEALs, SWCC, EOD and Divers. Candidates will be tested in a 500 yard swim and use the combat side stroke throughout training.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/609449/how_to_swim_the_combat_side_stroke.html

Navy SEALs Rescue Maersk Captain.

There are so many great stories being written about Captain Phillips resuce by the SEALs. I am just going to list some of the links that I have come across.

God Bless the Good Guys!

Commentary: Where heroes come from
Bob Greene CNN


A tribute to our Navy SEAL snipers
By Michelle Malkin

Credit Where It's Due


DoD News Briefing With Vice Adm. Gortney From Bahrain



Please post link f you read something you like!!

Vicenza Soldiers honored for bravery in Afghanistan

Soldiers doing the right thing at the right time are honored.


Vicenza Soldiers honored for bravery in Afghanistan

You don't have any what?

Class 309, do you have personality?

Everyone wants a part of Arnold, because he has personality!!




Tell us what you thought of the challenge!

SEAL Strong Class 309

Congratulations Class 309!! It was cold, windy, and miserable, but you Finished Strong!

It is not how you start, but how you finish!



Pictures are coming soon!!

I believe in the United States of America!

It Pays To Be a Winner March 20, 2009

Sign up today... Spaces are limited.

SEAL lost eye, but teammates never lost nerve

As reported in the Military Times today, Mark Robbins' incredible recovery from a firefight in Iraq. His dedication and courage is exactly what makes him a great SEAL.
Read the article.

Determination and Courage

His success is an inspiration for all.

You will hear it again, and again, that you will fail. If you believe them, if you doubt yourself, if you are not focused, you will. To succeed, your goal must be set, your mind must be focused, and your will must be strong.

Stay Strong!

Options for Navy SEAL memorial now on display

If you haven't visited the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, FL, you really should. It depicts the men of UDT and their evolution to present day SEALs. A great lesson in American history.

The museum has contracted four artists for a new bronzed sculpture centerpiece.

The four proposals, created in clay, are now on display at the museum and a comment-card box is available so visitors can offer opinions and suggestions, Snyder said. They’ll be on display until the museum’s board of directors picks one of the artists to create the final version, probably sometime before June

You can vote online for your favorite sculpture. or better yet, visit the museum and cast your vote in person. You will be happy you did!

vote here: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2009/feb/21/options-navy-seal-memorial-now-display/


IF YOU GO

The four proposals for the U.S. Navy SEAL memorial will be on display at the museum, probably through June, officials said.

Where: National Navy SEAL Museum, 3300 N. A1A, Fort Pierce

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday (January-April)

Cost: Adults $6; Children $3; Children 5 and younger free

Website: http://navysealmuseum.com/

Obama To Announce Iraq Withdrawl

An anonymous source said that President Obama is a day away from making a final decision on Iraq withdrawals. Taking the troop count down to 30-50K in 19 months. We will have to wait on an official announcement to see if this rings true.

The source did not say how many troops would be injected to Afghanistan.

Gitmo, Should It Stay or Should It Go?

President Obama signed an executive order yesterday closing Guantánamo Bay in one year. So, what are they going to do with the detainees that remain? That has not been determined. An article written in the The New York Times yesterday explains the real danger that comes with releasing prisoners back to their homeland. A former Gitmo detainee, Said Ali al-Shihri, is now the deputy leader of Al Qaeda’s Yemeni branch.

NY Times stated:

However, under a heading describing reasons for Mr. Shihri’s possible release from Guantánamo, the documents say he claimed that he traveled to Iran “to purchase carpets for his store” in Saudi Arabia. They also say that he denied knowledge of any terrorists or terrorist activities, and that he “related that if released, he would like to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wherein he would reunite with his family.”

“The detainee stated he would attempt to work at his family’s furniture store if it is still in business,” the documents say.

Shocker! Even after attending the rehabilitation program for former jihadists, They Still Lie!

You think SEALs are crazy...

Came across this today. These guys are great. just watch the video.. it is too hard to explain.


wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.

Karl Rove writes in WSJ about his speech at NSWF

Karl Rove wrote a great article about his time at NSWF. Going to see if we can get a copy of the video too. Enjoy the read.....

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123085828475347775.html

20 Worst Supermarket Foods

Making simple, educated choices at the store can really make a difference. This is a great article on what to choose and what to pass... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21838237/

Eat at your own riskBy: Matt Goulding, Men's Health
magazine
Sure, a turkey burger sounds healthy. But is it, really? Not if
you order the Bella from Ruby Tuesday, which packs a whopping 1,145 calories.
(And yes, that's before a side of fries.)
To further enlighten you on the
prevalence of preposterous portions, we spent months analyzing menus, nutrition
labels, and ingredient lists to identify the food industry's worst offenders.
Our primary criterion? Sheer caloric impact. After all, it's the top cause of
weight gain and the health problems that accompany it. (As you read, keep in
mind that 2,500 calories a day is a reasonable intake for the average guy.) We
also factored in other key nutritional data, such as excessive carbohydrates and
fat, added sugars, trans fats, and sodium. The result is our first annual list
of the worst foods in America.
Eat at your own risk.