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Focus on attributes, not skills.

So often, we are easily impressed by what we see on resumes or how someone performed during their last big project. But here’s the truth: skills are just one piece of the puzzle.

If we focus too much on skills, we risk overlooking one of the most important drivers of human performance–attributes.

Attributes play a key role not only in our daily tasks but also in navigating stress, challenges, and uncertainty when plans go awry. 

So, how can you leverage these attributes to improve your own or your team’s performance? Fortunately, today’s guest will help us unpack all there is to know about attributes.

Meet Rich Diviney. Rich is a bestselling author, leadership and human performance expert, and retired Navy SEAL commander. As the officer in charge of training for the elite SEAL Teams, Rich was intimately involved in the highly specialized selection process, which pared down a group of already exceptional candidates to a small cadre of the most elite optimal performers. During this work, he gained insight and passion for writing about the innate qualities we all possess, resulting in his first book, “The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers to Optimal Performance.” which is what we discuss today.

In this episode, Rich explains the differences between attributes and skills, the types of attributes essential to optimal performance, and tips on how you or your team can improve them.

✨Plus, in the extended episode available to Podcast+ members, Rich reveals the attributes best suited for managerial roles and shares some tips on designing an interview process to assess a candidate’s attributes.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro

• (02:33) What is embodied intelligence?

• (04:16) Different sources of intelligence in our bodies

• (08:08) How childhood experiences influence embodied cognition

• (13:56) Why improving your sensory awareness matters

• (16:01) Practical tips for building greater body awareness

• (19:53) Client transformation stories using the mind-body connection

• (26:38) Quick recap

• (29:26) A great manager Amanda has worked for

• (30:28) Keep up with Amanda

• (31:16) [Extended Episode Only] How the body impacts the mind

• (35:48) [Extended Episode Only] Applying bodily awareness in stressful work situations

Additional Resources

✨Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamieks/ 

✨Visit my website for more: https://www.mamieks.com/ 

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✨Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jhYz8b16g1SsLia4EhO5w?sub_confirmation= 

✨Read the full transcript here

Keep up with Rich Diviney

- Follow Rich on Instagram here

- Grab a copy of Rich’s book here

- Take The Attributes Assessment here

Guest Bonus: 15% off The Attributes Assessment

Rich is providing members of Podcast+ 15% off The Attributes Assessment. This digital tool unlocks a deeper understanding of your individual strengths by delving into your 41 Attributes levels and giving you invaluable insights into your top 5 (strengths) and bottom 5 (areas for potential development).

👉 To get this guest bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community: https://themodernmanager.com/more 

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