Lead. Win. - An Extreme Ownership Podcast

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Lead. Win. - An Extreme Ownership Podcast | Trailer

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 01:00

In a world where leadership is tested every day, Lead. Win. is your front-line briefing. Hosted by Leif Babin—combat-proven Navy SEAL and co-author of Extreme Ownership—and Jamie Cochran, a powerhouse leadership instructor, this podcast delivers the gritty, real-world lessons that turn good leaders into great ones.

Each episode unpacks the principles of Extreme Ownership through high-stakes stories, practical case studies, and hard-hitting conversations with leaders across industries. Whether you're running a company, a classroom, or your own household—Lead. Win. gives you the mindset and tools to own it all… and win.

Episodes drop June 20th.

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Better Leader, Better Life—The Foundational Principle

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 26:26

Leif Babin and Jamie Cochran launch the Lead.Win. podcast by breaking down the core Echelon Front principle of Extreme Ownership—taking full responsibility for everything that impacts your mission. Drawing on Navy SEAL combat lessons and a real-world travel-booking mishap, they show how owning mistakes builds trust, tames ego, and gives leaders true control. The episode ends with a simple 5-step Immediate Action Drill you can use today to replace blame with solutions in business, family, and life

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Hard Conversations, Easy Wins

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 26:24

Leif Babin and Jamie Cochran reveal why great leaders turn “hard conversations” into non-events by practicing Extreme Ownership. Learn how relationship-building, constant debriefs, honest feedback, and total accountability keep teams aligned, boost performance, and eliminate excuses—at work, at home, and everywhere you lead.

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Why You Struggle to Get People to Listen

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 26:14

In this episode of Lead & Win, Echelon Front instructors Leif Babin and Jamie Cochran unpack the Tone - Tact - Timing - Delivery framework that keeps SEAL teams (and high-performing businesses) aligned under pressure. Discover why intent doesn’t matter—only results do, how a simple “read-back” closes communication loops, and the tactical fixes you can apply at work, at home, and on the battlefield of everyday life.

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Why Does Feedback Hurt So Much?

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 29:14

Are you allergic to negative feedback?

Discover why feedback is the ultimate leadership gift—and how to turn every “ouch” moment into unstoppable growth. Former Navy SEAL Leif Babin and leadership instructor Jamie Cochran unpack the Extreme Ownership approach to receiving criticism without letting ego hijack progress. Walk away with clear, actionable steps to detach emotionally, run brutally honest self-assessments, and transform even the harshest comments into fuel for improvement.

⏱️ Episode Highlights

00:58 Why we instinctively resist critique
02:30 The ego-check questions that change everything
05:22 Leveraging 360° feedback surveys to reveal blind spots
11:50 How humility accelerates team performance
18:05 A real-world refund story that proves Extreme Ownership in action
24:40 The indirect approach to giving feedback without triggering defenses
28:10 Two immediate-action drills you can try this week

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The One Habit Destroying Your Influence

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 27:54

In this episode of the Lead. Win. podcast, we explore how strong relationships can either drive teamwork or unintentionally create silos within an organization. Learn how to build trust, listen with intent, and lead with respect—without letting personal bonds undermine team unity. We break down the five elements of effective relationships—trust, listen, respect, influence, and care—and explain how ego and assumptions can be major barriers to collaboration. Packed with leadership insights, tactical stories, and real-world examples, this episode helps leaders at every level strengthen relationships, build leadership capital, and break down internal silos.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown: When Relationships Create Silos

0:00 – Intro: Why Relationships Matter
Why relationship-building is foundational to leadership and teamwork.

1:30 – The Four Laws of Combat: Cover and Move
How strong relationships enable teamwork, and what happens when they’re missing.

4:30 – What Is a Relationship?
A practical definition: Trust, Listen, Respect, Influence, and Care.

7:30 – Building Relationships Without Friendship
You don’t have to like someone to have a productive relationship with them.

9:00 – The Ego Barrier
How ego kills influence, creates conflict, and prevents effective communication.

12:30 – Influence Is Earned, Not Demanded
Real-world leadership story: how one leader gained buy-in by listening first.

13:30 – The Flat Earth Story
Dave Burke’s perfect example of subordinating ego to preserve a relationship.

One SUPERPOWER We Can All Attain

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, July 25, 2025 • Duration 25:33

There’s one battlefield-tested mindset that turns chaos into clarity. In this episode, Leif Babin and Jamie Cochran reveal the simple drill that kept SEALs alive—and can rescue your toughest business, family, and life moments. Hear a near-fatal household accident, a braces blow-up, and real-world tactics that let you pull order from disorder and lead your team to victory. Stick around for the Immediate Action Drill you’ll want ready before your next crisis.

Takeaways:

00:00 Chaos vs. Calm — why most leaders stumble

04:30 The Invisible First Step behind “Prioritize & Execute”

10:00 Battlefield Drill: “Relax, look around, make a call”

17:45 Household Crisis Story — turning panic into action

26:30 Everyday Practice: braces, parenting, and reply-all emails

36:00 Crafting Your 3-Step Action Plan (red flags & tactics)

49:30 Immediate Action Drill + ways to level up with EO Academy

📚 Books On Amazon:

Purchase books by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin on Amazon.

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What Does Winning Look Like? The Ultimate Leadership Guide

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 28:11

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 counters, Iraq patrols, and board-room meetings that reveal why the best leaders teach others to solve problems instead of hoarding the spotlight. Listen through to the “Immediate Action Drill” and start defining victory for yourself and your team today.

Key Moments:

00:00 Why “What does winning look like?” matters
01:22 Gettysburg case study—strategic vision over tactics
02:53 Win the relationship, not just the argument
03:54 Flight-delay example—detach and build rapport
05:49 Applying the question to tough conversations at work
08:16 Echelon Front’s mission: drive impact, not ego
10:38 SEAL aircraft story—why hoarding resources hurts the team
12:17 Kids’ shoes lesson—empower others to act
18:38 The silent leader: train, empower, then step back
23:49 “Hit the timer” tactic—talk less, listen more
24:34 Detach to see long-term victory in life and work
27:39 Immediate Action Drill—define winning at home & on the job

📚 Books On Amazon: Purchase books by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin on Amazon.

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The Leadership Mindset That Gets You Through Anything

Season 1 · Episode 8

Friday, August 15, 2025 • Duration 26:21

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 overcome setbacks and strengthen relationships. Whether you’re leading a company, managing a team, or running your own business, these principles will help you lead and win when the pressure is on.

Key Moments & Timestamps:

00:00 – Why leadership matters most when times get tough

01:00 – Focusing on others to overcome personal challenges

04:30 – Marathon lessons: shifting perspective through shared struggle

07:00 – “It’s all on you, but it’s not about you” – Navy SEAL training insights

13:10 – Rob Jones’ story: changing perspective by helping others

18:30 – Business pivot during COVID: prioritizing clients over contracts

22:30 – Practical ways to shift from self-focus to team-focus

📚 Books On Amazon: Purchase books by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin on Amazon.

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A No BS Guide to Thinking Strategically In Every Situation

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, August 22, 2025 • Duration 27:40

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 battlefield examples, this episode shows you how to detach, prioritize, and execute to achieve long-term success.

Perfect for leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to apply the principles of Extreme Ownership to life and business.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why long-term goals matter more than short-term wins
01:16 – Tactical wins vs. strategic losses (exercise for leaders)
02:25 – Sales teams: closing deals vs. keeping customers
03:11 – Client story: prioritizing relationships over contracts
05:36 – The trap of email and daily tasks
07:12 – Detachment and battlefield lessons in strategy
08:53 – Personal career sacrifices for long-term vision
14:01 – Leadership capital: patience vs. pushing too soon
16:51 – Parenting example: playing catch vs. critiquing form
19:43 – Prioritizing relationships with kids and family
20:20 – Leadership capital and trusting your team’s ideas
23:48 – Tools and planners for aligning tactical tasks with strategy
25:44 – Building in time to detach and think clearly
26:34 – Immediate action drill: audit your time for alignment

📚 Books On Amazon: Purchase books by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin on Amazon.

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