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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
Mark Breslin
Mark Breslin is the 4th Generation of a construction family. He has served as CEO of North America’s largest heavy civil contractors’ association for decades. As a top-rated public speaker and trainer, he has spoken live to more than 400,000 construction leaders and workers. This includes providing leadership training to more than 20,000 construction leaders, including Project Managers & Engineers, Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents. His onsite programs have been presented live to construction leaders everywhere, from the Raiders Stadium in Las Vegas to the 9-11 rebuild in New York, the oil sands of Alberta, and the solar fields in the Mohave Desert. He works with the most successful construction companies in North America (dozens of the ENR 500), assisting in developing and deploying leadership programming, culture building, mentoring initiatives, and more. He speaks the language, knows the industry, and resonates authentically.
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