Rich Diviney

Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander with over 20 years of experience. He was the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, where he revolutionized the selection process for elite operators. Diviney is the founder of The Attributes, a consultancy that helps teams understand human performance.\n\nHe is the author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance. Diviney distinguishes between "skills" (which can be taught) and "attributes" (inherent traits like grit, adaptability, and situational awareness). He argues that in times of stress, skills go out the window, and we fall back on our attributes. His work helps leaders assess their teams not on what they can do, but on who they are.