Jason Redman

Retired Navy SEAL, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author - Trident , Overcome, Mission Invincible Marriage, Inspirational Leadership & Resilience Speaker

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

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[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

You guys might not know this about me, but I love our country. 🇺🇸 SUPRISE SUPRISE! 

But seriously, guys, I find it fascinating that somewhere along the way, patriotism became a bad word.

Some people out there say service doesn't mean anything. I'm even starting to hear it from veterans, and I think that's a tragedy. There is no greater calling than raising your right hand and saying, "I'm willing to give everything I have, including my life, to defend the Constitution and the people who live under it."

So let me ask it straight: why is it bad to love your country?

I'm an Ohio State fan. Some of you hate us because of how fervent we are. I've got buddies who are Eagles fans, Bears fans, let's not even talk about Cowboys fans. Nobody calls you a fascist for repping your team's colors. So what's the difference between believing in your country and being part of a winning team?

Here's my honest answer. I've never said this country was perfect. There is no perfect nation, no perfect tribe, no perfect man. Our political leaders on both sides drive me insane, too. But that doesn't change the fact that America is a great place.

I don't care what your demographic is. If you live here, you have freedom and opportunity. That's real.

As veterans, we wore that flag on our uniforms. We traveled the world with it.
And when a teammate of mine died, he came home draped in it.

So this Veterans Day, veterans, be proud of your service and be proud of the country you served. Citizens, recognize that this didn't happen by chance. Millions have sacrificed for it since the Revolution.

We are united by this flag. Let's act like it. Drop the 🇺🇸 in the comments below! #MERICA

👊 I love this country. I'm out.

 #VeteransDay #Patriotism #JasonRedman #NavySEAL

[Derrick Van Orden @derrickvanorden]

@SecWar’s Leadership has led to the highest morale in decades, the prosecution of some of the most extraordinary combat ops in the history of warfare, and record recruiting.

For some self-aggrandizing twit who never served in the military to try and impeach him is pathetic.

[Concerned Veterans for America @ConcernedVets]

Navy SEAL @JasonRedmanWW has seen what veterans endure, in uniform and after.

The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act puts veterans, not the VA, in charge of their care.

Veterans didn’t wait to serve America. Congress shouldn’t wait to serve them.

Pass TCAVA now!

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

One of the most important lessons I share with audiences is also one of the easiest to skip: The first person you have to lead is yourself.

People usually want to talk about leading teams, changing culture, or getting an organization through adversity. Those things matter. They also depend on whether the person in charge can manage his or her own ego, preparation, emotions, and follow-through.

Self-leadership shows up in ordinary decisions. Do you prepare when nobody is checking? Can you receive hard feedback without becoming defensive? Do you keep the commitments you made after the energy of the meeting wears off?

That is why I spend time on personal accountability when I speak to corporate teams. A stronger culture is built by people who can lead themselves consistently before they ask everyone else to change.

I am booking 2027 leadership meetings, sales kickoffs, and conferences now. If your organization is working through change, rebuilding momentum, or raising its leadership standard, that is a conversation I would be glad to have.

#MissionAndPurpose #Leadership #Speaking #SelfLeadership

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

I'm a 5%er. And I don't mean that in a good way. 🚩

I know there are people out there who call themselves 1%ers. That is not reality all of the time, so I go by the 5%er rule.  But my 5% moments weren't positive either. They were tied to emotional impulsivity.

95% of the time, I was a rock star. Young enlisted leader, doing well, crushing it. But 5% of the time, I'd do something impulsive that made my leadership go, "What just happened?"

And so many people live their lives this way. Squared away 95% of the time, then emotions, circumstances, or impulsivity get the best of them, and they step all over their own toes.

For me, alcohol was the culprit. I'd drink to the point where my decision-making wasn't in a good place. And here's the deal: when you're a leader, you're ALWAYS a leader. You don't get to take the hat off.

The good news? You can fix it. But you have to own it. Too many 5%ers want to blame everyone else; that's a victim mindset. We can't control external factors. We CAN control ourselves.

I call these "margins of peak performance." Amplify the positive ones. Eliminate the negative ones. Take that breath. Ask yourself: Does this help me be a better leader? Does this help the mission? Does this help my people?

Manage that 5% and watch your career soar. 📈

👇 Sound off below: what's the ONE thing you could get done this week that would make you a rockstar close to 100% of the time?

#EmotionalIntelligence #JasonRedman #NavySEAL #Leadership #OvercomeMindset

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

Let's talk some sh!t about the sh!t talkers out there. You know the ones. Some people built entire sports careers on it. But how many of those people do you see actually succeed in the real world?

OK, yeah, I get it. Talking trash has a time and a place, but it's not for me, guys.  

Now, imagine if those same folks borrowed a page from the top-tier operators' playbook. Elite performers don’t just wave their words around. They plan, strategize, and act with precision. Try channeling that discipline into communication, because saying the wrong thing at the wrong time can hit harder than a training exercise gone wrong and land you back on that proverbial X I talk so much about. 

Listen, guys, think before you speak: SEALs don’t leap without a parachute, and neither should your words. 

What's your go-to strategy for turning talk into action? Or are you fan of the sh!t talking?

Let's hear it in the comments! 👇

#lesstalkmoreaction  #MindsetMatters #NavySEAL #leadership #overcomemindset

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

Day one of SEAL training. I'm a skinny kid, totally intimidated, trying to figure out which way is up. 😅

And there's this guy strutting around like he already made it, poking people in the chest, going "80% attrition rate. You're not gonna be here. You're not gonna be here." Then he gets to me: "Hey Skinny, you ain't gonna be here."

A few weeks later, that big-mouthed guy was gone. Week one.

Guess who made it? The skinny guy he poked in the chest.

Be humble. Focus on relentless action.

I'm not a shit talker,  never have been.
I know some of you love it, and sure, there's a time and place to get in your opponent's head. But what I've seen in combat, business, and sports is this: the people who talk the most eventually lose, fail, or fall, and every bit of trash talk gets punched right back in their face.

Stop talking. Start grinding. Let your results do the talking.

Less talk. More action. 🔱

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#LessTalkMoreAction #JasonRedman #NavySEAL #BUDS #Mindset

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

At Ranger School, I learned that composure could look like singing a ridiculous song while instructors tried to get under my skin.

I had returned to training after spending a month in a holding company. During my first attempt, I had reacted badly whenever the Army instructors mocked the Navy or called me “Squid.” Their comments became personal because I made them personal.

This time, when I stood on a platform above a lake and the instructors demanded that I sing, I took a breath and gave them an off-color SEAL drinking song. They laughed. I moved on to the next task.

Nothing about the environment had changed. The difference was that I had stopped handing other people control of my reaction.

Leaders get tested this way every day, although the setting usually looks different. It may be a sharp comment in a meeting, a skeptical question from the board, or criticism delivered in a way you do not appreciate. The fastest way to lose the room is to let irritation make the decision for you.

Composure is not pretending the pressure is gone. It is deciding that the pressure will not choose your response.

That day at Ranger School, taking one breath and playing along showed more control than any angry comeback could have.

#MissionAndPurpose #Leadership #NavySEAL #Composure

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

🇺🇸 INNOVATION. INTEGRATION. BETTER OUTCOMES FOR OUR VETERANS! 🇺🇸

This morning, I had the honor of attending the VA’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) launch at the Cleveland VA, marking another important step forward for veterans across Ohio! The VA also launched in Alaska today!

One of the biggest challenges our veterans face is navigating disconnected systems, outdated processes, and mountains of paperwork. The VA’s continued focus on integrating and automating electronic health records is an important step toward making that process faster, easier, and more efficient.

This mission aligns closely with what we’re building at TurboVets.

While the VA is working to modernize and unify veterans’ medical records, TurboVets is focused on automating and integrating military service records, benefits processes, and numerous other systems designed to help service members and veterans successfully navigate life during and after military service.

Different systems. Shared mission. BETTER OUTCOMES FOR OUR VETERANS! 🇺🇸

👏 A special shoutout to Jill Dietrich Mellon, who delivered some excellent remarks and continues to provide outstanding leadership on the EHR rollout in Ohio while supporting efforts in other states.

👏 VA Deputy Secretary Lawrence also delivered powerful comments about the importance of innovation, integration, and creating a unified system that will ultimately serve our veterans faster and better.

But I have to admit…

🎸🇺🇸 THE GUY WHO STOLE THE SHOW WAS JASON!

Jason, who works at the Cleveland VA, absolutely CRUSHED an electric guitar rendition of our National Anthem! 🎸🔥

I’m talking goosebumps, American pride, and a whole lot of FREEDOM!

MURICA!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Congratulations to the entire Cleveland VA team and everyone working to bring these innovations to our nation’s veterans.

When we break down barriers, connect systems, and put veterans FIRST, everybody wins.

#Veterans #TurboVets #VA #Innovation #ElectronicHealthRecords #VeteranBenefits #MilitaryTransition #Leadership #VeteransFirst

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

One of the most important lessons I share with audiences is also one of the easiest to skip: The first person you have to lead is yourself.

People usually want to talk about leading teams, changing culture, or getting an organization through adversity. Those things matter. They also depend on whether the person in charge can manage his or her own ego, preparation, emotions, and follow-through.

Self-leadership shows up in your everyday decisions. Personally, Professionally, and Physically. Do you prepare when nobody is checking? Can you receive hard feedback without becoming defensive? Do you keep the commitments you made after the energy of the meeting wears off?

That is why I focus on personal accountability when I speak to corporate teams.
A stronger culture is built by people who can lead themselves consistently before they ask everyone else to follow them as leaders.

I am booking 2027 leadership meetings, sales kickoffs, and conferences now.

If your organization is working through change, rebuilding momentum, or raising its leadership standard, that is a conversation I would be glad to have.

#MissionAndPurpose #Leadership #Speaking #SelfLeadership #navyseal

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

BOOK REC: Congrats to my brother Bryce Henson on launching "Turn Adversity Into Advantage."

I'm proud to have endorsed this book, and I don't say that lightly.

If you've ever been knocked flat on your back and had to rebuild from the ground up, this book is for you.

Here's why this one matters:
✅ Bryce doesn't just talk theory - he's lived it. Every lesson in this book has been tested in the fire of real adversity.
✅ This isn't about avoiding hard times. It's about learning how to use them as fuel to build something stronger than you were before.
✅ The principles in this book apply whether you're rebuilding a business, a relationship, your health, or your entire identity.

I know firsthand what it looks like to get knocked down and have to find a way back up.
Bryce's message aligns with everything I believe about overcoming adversity, which isn't the end of your story, it's the setup for your comeback.

Launch week only: Kindle ebook is just $0.99

Grab it, read it, and start turning your adversity into advantage.

Link: https://t.co/KB5QlRadgK 

Go support my brother. This one's worth it.

Bryce, I am beyond proud of you, man! LFG!

#bookrecommendations  #Overcome #BookLaunch #Mindset #Resilience

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

I have one superpower: I can get my a$$ kicked like nobody else. 👊

Guys... I'm not the best fighter. Not the smartest. Not the prettiest.
But I can get knocked down and keep getting back up like a champ.
I've been doing it my whole life. Shot. Stabbed. 40 surgeries. You name it.

But here's what I've learned, especially these last few weeks: physical toughness and emotional toughness are two completely different things. And emotional toughness is so much harder.

It's the invisible wounds that carry the deepest impact.
Losing a teammate. Carrying guilt. Losing someone you love.

I've been processing my own invisible wound lately... losing my best friend, Kharma.
And I'll be honest, this one hit different.

You can run 100 miles. You can lift 10,000 pounds.
You can get your ass kicked and get back up every time.
But if you can't overcome the invisible, emotional wounds, you're going to get stuck on that X.

So build your emotional resilience the same way you'd build physical toughness.
Get up. Get off the X. Drive forward.

It doesn't stop hurting completely, but with time, it gets easier to carry.

Get up and overcome. 🇺🇸

#EmotionalToughness #OvercomeMindset  #NavySEAL #GetOffTheX #MentalHealth

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

When companies bring in a former Navy SEAL, they probably only expect stories about elite performance, high-stakes missions, and overcoming impossible odds.

Don't get me wrong, guys; I talk about all of those things. BUT, I also talk about the times I got leadership wrong (spoiler alert, there were some big ones!). 

That is intentional.

Most audiences do not need another speaker pretending leadership is a clean climb toward success. They need an honest look at what happens when ego clouds judgment, communication breaks down, or a high performer loses the trust of the team.

Those are the stories people recognize in their own organizations.
They create better conversations because nobody has to pretend the hard parts do not exist.

I have learned that vulnerability from a leader does not lower the standard. It gives people a clearer path toward meeting it by leading yourself first.

That is the kind of room I want to help create when I speak.

What setbacks became big successes for you?

#MissionAndPurpose #Leadership #Speaking #OvercomeMindset

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

I once mistook somebody else’s expertise for a threat to my authority.

During a mission in Afghanistan, I was responsible for organizing our extraction. I assumed the same helicopters that dropped us off would come back for us, so I built the plan around the wrong aircraft.

Then Senior Chief Mike Peters arrived and started changing everything. Mike was our aviation expert. He knew exactly what needed to happen. Instead of welcoming his help, I felt undermined and pushed back.

Looking back, his expertise was never the problem.

My insecurity was.

I was so worried about appearing unprepared that I resisted the person who could help us build a better plan. In trying to protect my authority, I damaged it.

Strong leaders know where their knowledge ends. They ask questions, seek counsel, and give subject-matter experts room to do what they do best.

Who on your team knows more than you about the problem in front of you? Are you using that strength or competing with it?

#MissionAndPurpose #Leadership #NavySEAL #Teamwork

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

Trauma does not care where you served.

That was one of the messages I shared recently at Operation Yellow Tape’s fifth annual conference in Chesterfield, Virginia. The event brought first responders, combat veterans, and their families together for an honest conversation about mental health and the stigma that still keeps too many people from asking for help.

The protector community understands teamwork. We train together, serve together, and depend on one another when the pressure is highest. Yet when the battlefield moves inside our own minds, too many people still try to fight alone.

Kenny Mitchell and the Operation Yellow Tape team are working to change that culture. I was honored to stand alongside them, and the LHA (who spoke on stage with me about our book and our mission), my friends at Tactical 21, and remind the room that trauma is trauma, whether it comes from the battlefield, the fire service, or law enforcement. It's how we get off the X and drive forward that truly matters. 

There are too many of us to ever feel alone. 

#MentalHealth #FirstResponders #Veterans #MissionAndPurpose

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

Are you a glass-half-full person, or a glass-half-empty person? 🥛

Last month, my grandson was born. My daughter planned every detail of a home birth for months. And then everything went wrong.

48 hours of labor. An emergency hospital transfer. An epidural she never wanted. 15 more hours of labor. A fever. Red flags everywhere. Emergency C-section. The cord wrapped around his neck 3 times. A NICU stay. A bacterial scare that sent them straight back to the hospital hours after finally coming home.

None of it went according to plan.

And my daughter never once focused on what went wrong. She focused on one thing: her son was healthy.

That's a mindset, guys. That's the Overcome Mindset.

I think about this with my own journey too: wounded in combat, 40 surgeries, an arm that doesn't fully work anymore. I don't focus on the negative. I focus on the fact that I'm here to hold my grandson, something some of my brothers never got the chance to do.

Negativity keeps you stuck. Gratitude moves you forward.

If your plan falls apart, there are still lessons and blessings hidden in the wreckage, if you're willing to look for them.
Proud of you, Sierra. You and Ian crushed it. 🙏

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#MondayMuster #StopFocusingOnTheNegative #OvercomeMindset #JasonRedman #NavySEAL #Gratitude #Positivity #Mindset #Leadership

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

@jockowillink 👎🏼

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

Amazing time in Tampa last week with the MIC community! 🇺🇸
Honored to meet and speak with SO many incredible people making an impact in the military community.

The conversations ranged from leadership and resilience to the work still ahead for veterans, families, and the organizations supporting them. 

These discussions matter because progress usually starts when people from different backgrounds get in the same room and get honest about what is working, what is not, and where they can help.

Thank you for having me speak, for allowing me the opportunity to spread my message, and to teach other veterans to do the same. Even broke the tux out for this one. 

#veterans #leadership #mic2026 #militarylife

[Jason Redman @JasonRedmanWW]

Virginia 🇺🇸, this one’s for you.

I’m honored to host an Exclusive Dinner and Fireside Chat with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans on Wednesday, October 14th, in Chesapeake, VA.

This isn’t about politics as usual. This is about showing up for leaders who show up for us. Leaders who understand service, sacrifice, and putting country above self.

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ VIP Reception 5 PM - Event starts at 6:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake, VA (location provided upon RSVP)

Tables and tickets here: https://t.co/wllkcCweSf

Come meet Congresswoman Kiggans directly. Ask your questions. Have real conversations. Be part of the process instead of just complaining about it from the sidelines.

This is what civic engagement looks like. Not just voting every few years, but showing up, engaging, and holding our leaders accountable in person.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait.

See you there, Virginia. 🇺🇸

#Virginia #Chesapeake #JenKiggans #CivicEngagement