Leif Babin is a decorated former Navy SEAL officer who served for 13 years, including 9 in the SEAL Teams. He is a recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart for his service, which included leading major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi as a SEAL platoon commander in Task Unit Bruiser. After his military career, he co-founded Echelon Front, currently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer to bring world-class leadership consulting to the private sector.Babin is also the co-author of two #1 New York Times bestsellers: "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win" and "The Dichotomy of Leadership," both written with his Echelon Front co-founder, Jocko Willink. He continues to share his leadership expertise through speaking engagements, executive coaching, and leadership training programs, helping organizations across various industries build high-performance teams.Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors:https://lumen.me/srshttps://PrepareWithShawn.comhttps://amac.us/srshttps://meetfabric.com/shawnhttps://helixsleep.com/srshttps://blackbuffalo.com/https://betterhelp.com/srsThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self.Leif Babin Links: Website - https://echelonfront.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-babin-2a43b631X - https://twitter.com/leifbabinInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/leifbabin/Extreme Ownership - https://extremeownership.com/Dichotomy of Leadership - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250195777/thedichotomyofleadership/Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts.Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links:Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices