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 Highlights00:58 Why we instinctively resist critique02:30 The ego-check questions that change everything05:22 Leveraging 360° feedback surveys to reveal blind spots11:50 How humility accelerates team performance18:05 A real-world refund story that proves Extreme Ownership in action24:40 The indirect approach to giving feedback without triggering defenses28:10 Two immediate-action drills you can try this week📚 Books On Amazon:Purchase books by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin on Amazon.https://echelonfront.com/links/➕ Follow Us On Social:https://www.instagram.com/echelonfronthttps://twitter.com/EchelonFronthttps://www.facebook.com/echelonfront/https://www.linkedin.com/company/echelon-front-llc/
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Why You Struggle to Get People to Listen
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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Hard Conversations, Easy Wins
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.
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
Lead. Win. - An Extreme Ownership Podcast Hosted by Leif Babin and Jamie CochranIn a world where leadership is tested daily, Lead. Win. brings you the hard-earned lessons, battle-tested principles, and real-world strategies you need to excel. Join Leif Babin, co-author of Extreme Ownership and decorated combat leader, and Jamie Cochran, a renowned leadership instructor, as they break down the core tenets of Extreme Ownership and apply them to the challenges of business, family, and life.Each episode dives into practical examples and case studies, featuring conversations with leaders from all walks of life. Whether you're a CEO, coach, teacher, or simply striving to lead better, this podcast equips you to take ownership, lead with courage, and—ultimately—win.
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