Leadership in Challenging Times | Leif Babin | TEDxReno
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How do you untangle yourself from an impossible situation? How do you lead through challenging times when all seems lost? No matter the obstacles, no matter the difficulties, leadership is the solution. Leif Babin is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, best-selling author, leadership instructor and co-founder of Echelon Front. He served 13 years in the U.S. Navy, nine of those in the SEAL Teams. Deployed three times to Iraq, Leif learned critical leadership lessons under fire as a SEAL platoon commander with Jocko Willink and Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Upon his return, Leif ran SEAL leadership training for every officer graduating from the SEAL training pipeline and then served in executive management positions at a SEAL Team. In 2011, he left active duty and founded Echelon Front. Since that time, Leif has taught these same leadership principles to leaders across the business world in virtually every industry, and helped them build their own high-performance, winning teams. Leif is the co-author of Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Leadership is the solution!
@KayaStanley
Ай бұрын
I love this point: "viewing yourself as a leader will change your perspective" (at 2:33)
Great to hear it, Kaya. One of the most challenging but most important applications of leadership.
Thank you Leif for your service to our great nation!! And thank for sharing the lessons you've learned on the battlefield and in your life experience. We cannot thank you enough, and you have changed my life.
What a great message on leadership by one of the best leaders I have had the honor know, to work with and to work for! Great job Leif and thank you for setting such a great example for us to follow.
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your support, Brother. You are a mighty warrior and God is with you.
"Leading up the chain of command" and "leading through difficult times" are two of the concepts that really spoke to me in this talk. Great job, Leif!
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the opportunity to share the message, Kaya. You and your @tedxreno team were great to work with.
Just the message we all needed to hear this week. No matter what challenges I face, Leadership wins. Outstanding. Oh and good relationships get you into BUDs, keep you from dying off a ship, and help you win. Got it!
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Relationships are paramount. Thanks for everything, Lindi.
It seems easy to lead when things are going well. The test of a true leader is how they handle the tough times. A great example from Leif of hanging on and detaching from your emotions even when he thought the end was near. We never lose hope!
Exactly what I needed to hear today. Own the situation, control the outcome, and lead.
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Great to hear it, Rob. It's humbling to take ownership, but then you get to own the solution.
Incredible stories and lessons to live by. Thanks, Leif.
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Thanks for all the cover so I could move on this, Chris.
My favorite part is Leif discussing how he earned his commanding officers trust. Such a powerful truth and reminder that relationships are paramount.
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Thanks Kaila. A humbling but impactful lesson I had to learn the hard way
Excellent points Leif ! If people at every level do a good honest assessment of themselves they can make the necessary adjustments to improve. **when the team wins everyone wins**
What an ending... "Even in the most challenging times, leadership wins." Such a great reminder that Leadership is always the Solution.
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Lauren.
What a wonderful talk that shares such important tips on resilience and overcoming challenges. This talk shows that anyone can lead and do their part to create excellent opportunities for themselves and those on their team. You are such an inspiration, Leif! So glad we connected at TEDxReno.
Leif, it was so great to meet you in Reno! Congrats on all you’ve accomplished and all of the wisdom you’ve accumulated on leadership!
Great analysis how leadership solves all problems, even in moments where you are on the brink of death. Both physical death and moral death.
Leif’s comment about hanging on just a little longer is what stands out to me personally most. 32 years of industry grind , up and down economies, success, loss, and the question eventually comes…can I keep this drive alive? Not all will persevere, but I heard that voice time and time again yet now I rationalize it away. Not at all dissimilar from Chief Joseph, my thoughts fall prey to a desire to fight no more. It is far easier to run to the idea of rest, than to hang on a little longer even if the water you are taking on are your own tears.
@leifbabin1512
Ай бұрын
Right on, Lance. Hang in there. The situation is never hopeless. Take ownership and look for ways to attack the problem from a different angle.
Thank You for your Service! Thank you for the books you wrote and podcasts you made which have helped me immensely.
Phenomenal speech Leif!
What took you so long to do this? We have been waiting for you to give the world a great TEDx talk for a while.
Great advice Leif. Do an honest assessment of the situation, don’t lie to the team, and take ownership.
Excellent work, Leif!
Dear Lord no suicide please