#162 Leif Babin - What Leadership Looks Like in the World’s Deadliest Warzones

#162 Leif Babin - What Leadership Looks Like in the World’s Deadliest Warzones

Shawn Ryan Show · 2025-01-22

Leif Babin is a decorated former Navy SEAL officer who served for 13 years, including 9 in the SEAL Teams. He is a recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart for his service, which included leading major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi as a SEAL platoon commander in Task Unit Bruiser. After his military career, he co-founded Echelon Front, currently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer to bring world-class leadership consulting to the private sector.

Babin is also the co-author of two #1 New York Times bestsellers: "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win" and "The Dichotomy of Leadership," both written with his Echelon Front co-founder, Jocko Willink. He continues to share his leadership expertise through speaking engagements, executive coaching, and leadership training programs, helping organizations across various industries build high-performance teams.

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Leif Babin Links:
Website - https://echelonfront.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-babin-2a43b631
X - https://twitter.com/leifbabin
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leifbabin/
Extreme Ownership - https://extremeownership.com/
Dichotomy of Leadership - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250195777/thedichotomyofleadership/

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