Lead. Win. - An Extreme Ownership Podcast

Stop complaining and start practicing proactive communication. Learn how to stop waiting for orders and become a solution oriented leader. Are you tired of feeling like you are always bringing problems to the table without results? This episode of The Lead Win focuses on shifting your mindset from a complainer to a contributor. Whether you are dealing with a difficult manager or just trying to imp...

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Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://engage.echelonfront.com/Rundown What do you do when your team just isn’t motivated—and nothing seems to fix it? In this episode, Jocko Willink and the team break down how leaders can take ownership of low morale, negative attitudes, and disengaged teams. The answer isn’t blame—it’s leadership. Through real-world combat stories and business examples, they...

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📚 Books On Amazon: Purchase books by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin on Amazon. https://echelonfront.com/links/ Leif, Jamie, and JP discuss why great leaders break cycles. ➕ Follow Us On Social: https://www.instagram.com/echelonfront https://twitter.com/EchelonFront https://www.facebook.com/echelonfront/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/echelon-front-llc/ Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://...

Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://engage.echelonfront.com/Rundown Are your team members not executing the way you expect? The problem might not be them — it might be YOU. In this episode of the Leadwin Podcast, Echelon Front leadership instructors JP Dinnell, Jamie, and Leif break down one of the most critical (and most overlooked) leadership principles: simple, clear, and concise communi...

Leadership starts with perspective. In this episode of the Lead. Win. podcast, Leif Babin, Jamie Cochran and JP Dinnell break down a powerful mindset shift: moving from “I have to do this” to “I get to do this.” That simple change can eliminate resentment, improve attitude, strengthen leadership, and help you take ownership even in difficult situations. They discuss how leaders set the emotional t...

What happens when a leader loses control of their emotions? In this episode, Jocko Willink, Leif Babin and Jamie Cochran break down why emotional control is critical for leadership, decision-making, and relationships at work and at home. They discuss detachment, staying calm in chaos, why yelling destroys trust, and how leaders can recognize the red flags before they lose their cool. This conversa...

In this episode, Jocko Willink discusses the importance of learning what truly matters and how to approach challenges with sound "decision making". He shares insights on building "trust" within a team and navigating situations involving "risk". This conversation offers valuable "advice" for fostering "personal growth" and effective "problem solving"...

Most people think “winning” means being right . But in leadership, being right can cost you something far more valuable: leadership capital . In this episode, Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Jamie Cochran break down the cost of being right —how “I told you so” moments drain trust, damage relationships, and turn small disagreements into long-term friction. We’ll show you how to stay detached, control th...

Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: ⁠ https://engage.echelonfront.com/Rundown ⁠ Turn that big idea into a real mission—without blowing up your life in the process. In this episode of the Lead. WIN. Podcast, we break down how to start a new venture the smart way: whether you want to launch a business, make a career change, enlist in the military, or pursue a big personal goal. Leif Babin and Sean Gl...

Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://engage.echelonfront.com/Rundown Nothing fires people up like a frustrating boss. Micromanager. Control freak. Huge ego. It’s easy to say, “It’s not my fault.” In this episode of the Lead & Win Podcast, Sean and Leif break down how to lead up the chain of command—even when your boss drives you crazy. They unpack what it really means to influence your b...

Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://engage.echelonfront.com/Rundown How do you build a relationship with someone you really don’t like—but still have to work with to accomplish the mission? In this episode of the Lead. WIN. Podcast, Leif and Jamie break down one of the most common leadership questions we get from every industry: 👉 “How do I build a relationship with someone who rubs me the...

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Join Us In Orlando This December: https://qrco.de/bffhTX Examining what it takes to exhibit true leadership skills, this episode draws from military principles to highlight key attributes. Learn how to be a good leader by focusing on continuous leadership development and absorbing leadership lessons. Jocko Willink often speaks about how these concepts can be applied in any situation, and leadershi...

Join Us In Orlando This December: https://qrco.de/bffhTX In this episode of Lead. Win. , Echelon Front instructors Leif Babin, Jamie Cochran, and Sean Glass break down one of the most important leadership skills in any environment — iterative decision-making. From the battlefields of Ramadi to the boardrooms of billion-dollar companies, they explain how leaders can avoid analysis paralysis, balanc...

Join Us In Orlando This December: https://qrco.de/bffhTX When the truth hurts, the answer is more truth. In this episode we break down brutally honest self-assessment, why ego blocks feedback, and how leaders can seek truth over comfort to actually improve. You’ll hear field stories (SEAL debriefs, leadership training), practical tactics for getting real feedback when your boss or peers aren’t giv...

Join Us In Orlando This December: https://qrco.de/bffhTX How do you get people truly on board with Extreme Ownership? You praise the behaviors you want repeated—specifically, visibly, and in balance with KPIs. In this episode, we break down why “false cheerleading” backfires, how to define and show what “good” looks like, and how a relentless debrief culture raises standards fast. We share SEAL Te...

Free Weekly Leadership Newsletter: https://engage.echelonfront.com/Rundown Struggling with competing priorities, turf wars, and miscommunication? In this episode we break down the Ladder of Alignment —a practical leadership tool to move teams from tactical arguments to strategic unity. We cover how to set a clear mission, vision, and values , simplify the mission so it drives ground-level decision...

How do you build confidence in others so they can lead at their level? In this episode, the team breaks down decentralized command, the power of explaining the Why, and how clearly defined roles and responsibilities prevent dropped balls and duplicate work. We cover practical coaching tactics—asking earnest questions, teaching people to detach and think strategically, and using planning, preparati...

Come See Us In Person, In Orlando This December--- ⁠ https://qrco.de/bffhTX ⁠ At Echelon Front, one of our core beliefs is simple but powerful: Everyone is a leader. Leadership isn’t just for CEOs, executives, or those with titles. Whether you’re a frontline worker, mid-level manager, or even leading within your family, you have the ability to influence others, solve problems, and accomplish the m...

In this episode of the Lead. Win. Podcast, we break down one of the most powerful leadership skills: thinking strategically vs. getting stuck in the tactical details. Learn how to balance short-term wins with long-term goals, avoid costly leadership mistakes, and build stronger relationships both at work and at home. Featuring real-world business stories, personal parenting lessons, and battlefiel...

In business and life, tough times are inevitable. How you lead during those moments defines your success. In this episode, we share real-world lessons—from combat, crisis leadership, and personal challenges—on how to shift focus from yourself to your team, take ownership, and navigate adversity. Discover why servant leadership, small acts of support, and keeping your ego in check can help you over...

How do you keep your eyes on the real prize—at home, at work, and on the battlefield? In this episode, Leif Babin and Jamie Cochran unpack the question “What does winning look like?” They show how a clear vision—backed by humility, decentralized command, and long-term thinking—guides every decision from tying your kid’s shoes to leading a company. You’ll hear stories from Gettysburg, airport count...