Driven Leaders Podcast

From Navy SEAL to City Councilman | Driven Leaders Podcast

John Patterson

In this powerful episode of the Driven Leaders Podcast, John Patterson sits down with Chad Williams—best-selling author of SEAL of God, former Navy SEAL, and current Huntington Beach City Councilman—to discuss how purpose, faith, and perseverance can redefine what leadership truly looks like.

🔑 Key Topics in This Episode:

The mindset shift that transformed Chad from a failing college student to a Navy SEAL

What “Aim Small, Miss Small” means in leadership and life

Overcoming public adversity with conviction and faith

The role of servant leadership in local government

Balancing family, faith, and public service

Why SEAL of God has impacted thousands of lives

Using influence to protect and preserve community values

Chad shares his raw, real story of growth, discipline, faith, and calling—and how he's using every platform, from military service to city council, to live out his mission.

📚 Grab Chad’s book SEAL of God: https://a.co/d/dJbFcut 
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