The Art of True Grit and High-Performance Leadership with Carlos Mendez

In this conversation, Carlos Mendez, a former Navy SEAL and current leadership instructor at Echelon Front, shares his journey from military service to the business world. He emphasizes the importance of emotional detachment in decision-making, the value of grit, and the significance of building relationships in both personal and professional life. Mendez discusses his experiences in the SEAL teams, the lessons learned from leadership, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. He also highlights the role of AI in the future of work and the importance of prioritizing and executing tasks effectively. Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ https://homeservicefreedom.com/ Check Out My Social Media: Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello Instagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ Facebook ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/ My other podcast: Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G Live Q&A submission form: https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions 00:00 Emotional Detachment in Decision Making 02:56 Carlos Mendez: A Journey from SEAL to Leadership 05:47 Lessons from the SEAL Teams 08:51 The Importance of Grit and Leadership 12:03 Navigating Career Transitions 14:58 Fatherhood and Life Lessons 18:04 Prioritize and Execute: A Leadership Principle 20:42 Building Relationships in Business 21:49 Final Thoughts and Key Performance Indicators