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
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