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Lead Like a Seal: 3 Jobsite Habits that Build Real Authority
Live with Mark Breslin + Dr. John Havlik, CAPT, U. S. Navy SEAL (Retired)
Authority isn’t commanded—it’s earned. In this mission-ready session, retired Navy SEAL CAPT Dr. John Havlik joins Mark Breslin to share three no-fluff leadership habits that build respect, strengthen loyalty, and unite crews through clarity—not control. With experience leading elite military teams and mentoring business leaders, Coach Havlik brings field-tested insights that work when it counts most—under pressure. Real experts. Real stories. Real solutions for the jobsite.
Session Format: 60-minute Zoom webinar
Guest Bio:
Dr. John Havlik, CAPT, U. S. Navy SEAL (Retired), led elite special operations teams during his 31-year naval career—including the SEALs’ most elite units. He’s a nationally ranked swimmer and member of the WVU Sports Hall of Fame. He earned a PhD from the Wharton School and now teaches leadership rooted in humility, integrity, and proven results.

Lead Like a Seal: 3 Jobsite Habits that Build Real Authority
Date: May 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT
Cost: $129.00/attendee (Complimentary for Subscribers of Professional Construction Leader)
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Who Should Attend: Foremen, General Foremen, Superintendents, and Up-and-Coming Leaders
Speakers: Mark Breslin, CEO of Breslin Strategies, and Dr. John Havlik, CAPT, U. S. Navy SEAL (Retired)
Key Takeaways
- Three leadership behaviors that create trust and loyalty
- How to lead with authority—without ego or intimidation
- How humility enhances morale and strengthens jobsite culture
- Practical ways to recognize and eliminate leadership blind spots
- Duration: 60 minutes
- High-impact habits that command respect without fear
- Leading under pressure with humility and confidence
- Overcoming ego traps that derail leadership
- Shaping strong jobsite culture through character-driven leadership
EXCLUSIVE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION LEADER SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
- General Superintendents/General Foremen/Field Leaders
- Supervisors
- Regional Managers/Project Managers/Operations Managers
- Equipment Managers
- Project Engineers/Project Managers/ Assistant Project Manager
- Emerging Leaders
- Anyone motivated to take a successful path in personal growth in leadership
- Creates jobsite leaders who inspire loyalty and follow-through
- Strengthens crew culture with calm, confident leadership
- Reduces friction and improves team communication
INSTRUCTOR, COACH & MENTOR

CAPT JOHN HAVLIK
CAPT John “Coach” Havlik is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL captain with 31 years of service, including leadership roles in elite special operations units. As a Wharton PhD-trained expert, he specializes in high-performance leadership, coaching, and organizational consulting, leveraging his combat experience to teach integrity-based leadership.
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