Leadership Isn’t Motivation — It’s Trust | Navy Veteran Matt Maasdam
How do you motivate elite performers?
According to U.S. Navy Veteran Matt Maasdam, you don’t.
In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation Show, Matt explains a leadership truth forged in elite military units: high performers are already intrinsically motivated. In the SEAL Teams and among experienced warriors, the role of a leader isn’t to inspire—it’s to trust.
Matt shares how he handed young SEALs real responsibility, real information, and real ownership, knowing they would rise to the challenge—while leadership quietly ensured success behind the scenes. The lesson becomes even more critical in the civilian world, where experience levels vary and leaders must learn when to guide, when to delegate, and when to protect the mission.
This is leadership rooted in accountability, trust, and respect—not micromanagement.
🔥 Give people responsibility. Watch them rise.
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