Lead Yourself Before Leading Others

Most men are infatuated with leading others in some capacity. I get it, I believe the capacity and desire to lead is hardwired into our DNA. That said, too many men want to lead others without effectively leading themselves.

Today, I am joined by former Navy SEAL and New York Times Bestselling Author, Leif Babin, to talk about recognizing excuses you craft for yourself, why brutally honest assessments are crucial, how to build “Leadership Capital” with others, and how to best lead yourself before leading others.

“Every one of the points we talk about [in Extreme Ownership] can be taken too far in one direction.” Tweet That— Leif Babin

Leif Babin

My guest today is a man that likely needs no introduction, Leif Babin.

Leif is a former Navy SEAL and platoon commander for Task Unit Bruiser. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart.

After retiring from the Navy after 13 years, he went on to co-found Echelon Front with Jocko Willink and became a Multi-New York Times Bestselling Author with his books, Extreme Ownership and, more recently, The Dichotomy of Leadership. He now serves as the President and Cheif Operating Officer for Echelon Front as they work to serve businesses around the globe and teach them how to more effectively lead from the front.

“You have to balance between the multiple forces that are pulling you in different directions.” Tweet That— Leif Babin

Show Highlights

The power of expectations
When leadership is taken too far
Why leaders need to be aware of dichotomies
The importance of detachment
Where/how emotions come into play
How those we lead are a reflection of ourselves
Why having the team win is the most crucial element of leadership
The value of the long game
How faith plays a role in leadership
Overcoming instant gratification
How human nature may not be serving you
Removing the urge to micro-manage
How to best help your team to solve problems
Why Failure is the best teacher
How to recognize excuses you make for yourself
Why brutally honest assessments are crucial
How to develop leadership capital

“When the team wins, you win.” Tweet That— Leif Babin

The Dichotomy of Leadership

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“In order to be a good leader, you have to be a good follower.” Tweet That— Leif Babin

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“If someone is pushing back on things or being argumentative, you need to look at yourself first and ask, ‘What am I doing to provoke that kind of behavior?'” Tweet That— Leif Babin