#36 - Motivation From A SWAT Team Negotiator with Terry Tucker

We sit down with larger-than-life retired SWAT team negotiator, motivational speaker, and author, Terry Tucker. In a spirited discussion that could have gone on for hours, Terry entertained us with fascinating tales from his time as a SWAT team negotiator, and his involvement in athletics including playing alongside Michael Jordan in college. His views on communicating with curiosity and in simple language, and his perseverance in the face of very real health challenges he has endured. Articulate and energetic, Terry shares how solicitations for his advice resulted in the culmination of his thoughts packaged in a book he wrote entitled, "Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life". Terry also dives into his views about divorce and what one can do to better himself in the process. In addition, Terry is a proud dad, beaming over his daughter's resilience in overcoming learning challenges to graduate from the Air Force Academy and joining the elite Space Force, and emotionally sharing his "Too Dad to Quit Moment" with us. Terry's job is to motivate, and he certainly accomplishes it in this episode! Contact Us to Share Your Story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toodadtoquit.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Chapters:

00:00 Reflections on Uniqueness and Specialness

01:00 Interview with Terry Tucker: Leading an Uncommon and Extraordinary Life

03:26 Basketball Skills and Experience

07:17 The Impact and Value of Teamwork

11:58 The Benefits and Impact of Jujitsu

13:11 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People and Transitioning Careers

18:30 SWAT Roles and Experiences

22:58 Customer Service and Negotiation Tactics

23:39 Empathy in Negotiations

31:56 Retirement and Identity

33:07 Exploring the Space Force Air Force Academy and Making a Decision for Military School

34:49 Overcoming Challenges and Transitioning to the Space Force

37:05 Personal Reflections on Cancer Diagnosis, Rare Melanoma and Finding Purpose

42:38 Advancements in Technology and the Importance of Hard Work and Failure

46:35 Taking Responsibility and Reflections on Difficult Relationships

52:08 Reflections on Battling Cancer and Parental Responsibility

53:01 The Disconnect in Modern Communication

54:05 The Importance of Non-Verbal Communication in Negotiations

56:13 The Power of Smiling in Phone Calls

56:42 The Importance of Communication and Staying Connected

01:00:33 Working on Your Mind, Heart, and Soul

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Episode References:

Terry's Book: Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS

Mark Zuckerberg Interview with Lex Fridman: https://youtu.be/Ff4fRgnuFgQ

Casey Neistat Video: 10 Simple Tricks to Not Get Divorced, https://youtu.be/Cm_uIxcczWM

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