"Over and over during training, we were told never to be complacent." - Marcus Luttrell

"The philosophy of the U.S. Navy SEALs: “I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I

"Character is key because it is an indicator of a person’s capacity. General William Boykin points to capacity as more important than current ability: “What are you looking for—hard skills or capacity

"Personality ≠ Character Personality and character are not the same thing. Character is a person’s deep inner attributes that drive their decisions and behaviors. Personality is how someone outwardly

(Three row table. First row says assessment and selection. Second row says training. Third row says combat/war.) "According to conventional wisdom, the first two rows of this table are non-revenue-gen

"The only way you have true talent acquisition is if your leaders at all levels, starting from the top and going to the bottom, are aligned with the belief that managing your human capital is just as

"Based on our research and interviews, we have identified nine core characteristics that mark an individual as having high potential: Drive—the unrelenting need for achievement and constant self-impro

"In business, as in the military, the only competitive advantage you can hope to achieve and maintain is your human capital. Nothing is as important to your company’s success as your people. Not your

"I am reminded of my goals at least 20 times a day because I write them on the back of my phone and have little notes around the house to keep me focused and motivated. I don’t just read them, I say t

"Committing to a career has always been a really important decision for me because the rest of your life is a very long time." - Tia Toomey