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Leif Babin, retired Navy SEAL and author

Leif Babin

American

Born 1976

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Leif Babin is a retired United States Navy SEAL officer, author, and leadership consultant. He served in the Iraq War, where he was a SEAL platoon commander under Jocko Willink. He is best known for c...

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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

2015 St. Martin's Press ⭐ 4.7/5
Extreme Ownership book cover by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Former Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share powerful leadership lessons learned on the battlefields of Iraq, demonstrating how the principle ...

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Leif Babin: Translating Combat Leadership to the Business World

Leif Babin is a retired United States Navy SEAL officer, author, and leadership consultant, widely recognized for his work in translating combat-proven leadership principles to the civilian sector. He is the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, alongside his former commander, Jocko Willink.

Military Service and Combat Experience

Babin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served as a SEAL officer, including commanding a SEAL platoon in Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi in Iraq. His experiences on the battlefield, leading and making critical decisions under intense pressure, formed the foundation of the leadership philosophy he now teaches.

Extreme Ownership

In Extreme Ownership, Babin and Willink articulate the principle that leaders are 100% responsible for everything in their world, including the performance of their teams and the success or failure of their missions. The book uses gripping combat anecdotes to illustrate key leadership concepts such as:

  • Decentralized Command: Empowering subordinates to make decisions.
  • Prioritize and Execute: Focusing on critical tasks in chaotic environments.
  • Simple: Ensuring plans are clear and easily understood.
  • Cover and Move: The importance of teamwork and mutual support.

Echelon Front

After their military careers, Babin and Willink co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership and management consulting company. Through Echelon Front, they provide leadership training, speaking engagements, and consulting services to a wide range of businesses and organizations, helping them implement the principles of Extreme Ownership to build high-performing teams and achieve strategic goals.

Impact and Philosophy

Babin’s insights emphasize the critical role of accountability, discipline, and effective communication in leadership. He advocates for a proactive approach to problem-solving, where leaders take full responsibility for challenges and actively seek solutions. His work has resonated with leaders across various industries, offering a clear and actionable framework for improving leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.

Leif Babin continues to be a powerful voice in the leadership development space, inspiring individuals and teams to embrace responsibility and strive for excellence.