In his TEDxReno talk, former Navy SEAL officer and leadership expert Leif Babin discusses the key principles of leadership in challenging times. Drawing on his experiences leading teams in some of the most difficult and high-pressure situations, Babin emphasizes the importance of clarity, decisiveness, and effective communication in times of crisis.
Babin shares insightful anecdotes and lessons learned from his time in the military, highlighting the critical role of leaders in providing direction and stability during uncertainty. He stresses the need for leaders to remain calm and composed under pressure, making tough decisions when necessary and leading by example to inspire and empower their teams.
Throughout the talk, Babin offers practical advice and strategies for cultivating effective leadership skills, no matter the circumstances. His message resonates with audiences from all walks of life, reminding us that true leadership is not about titles or positions, but about the actions we take and the impact we make on those around us.
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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 https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Leadership in Challenging Times | Leif Babin | TEDxReno” was uploaded on 06/07/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks