Alden Mills

“To lead is to serve—and to serve is to care.”

Alden first started taking control of his life at age twelve—when his doctor told him to learn chess because his childhood asthma would keep him from playing sports.

His mother stepped right in, telling Alden that he should never let someone else decide his future. So Alden’s first personal goal was to push through his asthma. Alden then went on to achieve extraordinary things—in sports, academics, military service, business, and philanthropy.

Alden became a nationally-recognized rower—as a gold medalist in the Olympic Festival, then as Captain of the freshman and varsity teams at the US Naval Academy. Alden became a Navy SEAL—and served as platoon commander no less than three times. Alden became an entrepreneur, leading his first company to $90 million in sales in just three years and becoming an Inc. 500 CEO.

How did he do it all? Through persistence. That’s right, Alden learned that if he could become fully committed to driving change each and every day, he would achieve significantly better outcomes. Alden was particularly persistent about learning from his failures.

Over time, Alden has:

• Founded Perfect Fitness. As CEO, he led the company through growth of over 12,000%. Inc. magazine recognized Perfect Fitness as the #1 fastest-growing consumer products company in America
• Developed 40 patents–the Perfect Pushup, Perfect Pullup, Perfect Situp, Perfect Ab Carver, and more
• Authored Be Unstoppable, a leadership fable, initially written for his children which soon found a global audience. To date, the book has sold over 30,000 copies
• Captured his C.A.R.E.-based framework in the new book, Unstoppable Teams, available everywhere from HarperCollins starting March 2019
• Has been on ABC’s Nightline, CBS This Morning, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, and more
• Joined Young Presidents’ Organization and World Presidents’ Organization
• Leads mountaineering teams that climb the world’s greatest peaks (like Denali!), fundraising for The Guardsmen Scholarship Endowment Fund which benefits underprivileged students in the Bay area
• Serves on the boards of several non-profits
• Brings his leadership frameworks to a wide range of organizations through keynotes and workshops

He has codified his most successful leadership practices in a framework called C.A.R.E.–detailed in his latest book, Unstoppable Teams:

Connect, and you’ll build trust. Achieve more, and you’ll create direction. Respect others, and you’ll build an environment of continuous contributions. Empower others, and you’ll create ownership within your team.

To no one’s surprise, Alden’s motto is, “To lead is to serve—and to serve is to care.” He believes success is available to everyone, not just a chosen few. And he believes that your potential is much greater than you know.

Start expanding your leadership impact today–and let Alden help you get #FiredUp and Be Unstoppable!

BE UNSTOPPABLE: Secrets and Science of Persistence

Winning seldom comes easily. In fact, success can be a mystery. Why do some people amaze even themselves with what they accomplish—while others never reach their potential? The answers come from more than buzzwords and feel-good phrases. Thanks to over 25 years in business and the military, Alden is uniquely able to teach others how to persist for greater success. In this motivational keynote, he shares the 3 essential ingredients for transformational wins in work and in life. When your audiences hunger for authenticity and actionable help, get the real deal—Alden Mills.

BUILD UNSTOPPABLE TEAMS: 4 Essential Actions of High-Achievement Leaders

In today’s hard-charging world, your success is determined by your ability to lead others. Are you doing enough to engage your people to create an unstoppable team?

Alden—CEO of the fastest-growing consumer products company in America, and a #1-ranked Navy SEAL platoon commander—has distilled team building into a new framework called C.A.R.E. which bridges the gap between the outcomes you need and the team that can achieve them. Alden draws from his treasure chest of real-life experiences to create a lasting and profoundly empowering experience for your audience—so they can lead others to their greatest levels of success.

Event planners are always on the lookout for speakers who bring it all—a deep level of focus on the audience, frameworks that connect with people, and a ‘fired up!’ attitude. Alden Mills has the whole package. He has an undeniable knack for moving attendees into a place where their full leadership potential is possible. During the pre-call, I learned why: Alden applies his own work to his life, every day, looking for continuous improvement as a speaker and workshop facilitator. His energy is infectious, his teachings spot-on, and his empathy for the audience endless as far as I can tell. Alden models “unstoppable” leadership. I will book him again soon. — Director/Global Sales B2B Marketing & Events, Americas, Marriott International

Having just merged two equally sized companies into one, I needed a speaker who could refuel and focus my new unified global sales team—as we rolled out our new brand no less. Alden Mills delivered—far beyond our expectations. Thanks to his research beforehand, Alden capped our first day with a fresh message and on point performance that has already proven to be long-lasting. He tailored his content perfectly to match the goals of our kickoff. He incorporated stories from the day before when he spent time with our people. Alden’s energy was boundless. (He was indefatigable!) Altogether, Alden and the core lessons of “Unstoppable” helped recharge the sales team with the enthusiasm and courage they’ll need to lead through the year ahead. If you need a speaker who can prepare, contextualize, and transform your people, choose Alden Mills. He comes with my highest recommendation. — CEO, Khoros

Outstanding! Alden spoke to our leadership team at a time when inspiration and drive were imperative. His ability to transfer the discipline of being a SEAL and that of the entrepreneur was AMAZING! He did an unbelievable job in preparing everyone to roll up their sleeves and charge through the remainder of the year with absolute commitment. I would highly recommend Alden to anyone who is looking to take their business to the next level! — State Farm Senior Vice President