S.2, Episode 9 - I Teach a 52 Week Plan to Grow Leaders with Brandon Thornhill

What does it take to translate military rigor and Navy SEAL discipline into building elite business leaders and stronger homes? In Season 2, Episode 9 of Humans That Build, Adam sits down with Brandon Thornhill—former Navy SEAL and instructor—for a powerful, tactical conversation on forging leadership standards under pressure, eliminating organizational drift, and creating systems that build high-performing teams. Brandon Thornhill shares insights on: • His journey from a small town in Ohio to the Navy SEAL teams, and the pivotal moments that shaped his trajectory • How Hell Week and elite military training expose character and prove the necessity of shared standards • Why clear systems and calibrated, firm-but-fair communication prevent leader and instructor drift • The Elite Leadership Blueprint and his 52-week program designed to train every role through short weekly lessons and accountability • Why leadership training must be a continuous, daily practice rather than an isolated weekend event • How leading yourself first creates foundational habits that transform both your family life and your business • Practical morning and evening routines for maintaining personal discipline, faith, and family priorities Effective leadership isn’t born overnight—it requires clear standards, repeatable systems, and disciplined execution applied consistently every single day. 🎙️ Watch now and subscribe to Humans That Build for more conversations with people who are building something meaningful.