Lead. Win. - An Extreme Ownership Podcast 7 Traits of Truly Confident Leaders
Oct 3, 2025
In this discussion, Sean Glass, an instructor from Echelon Front, shares his insights on cultivating confident leaders. He emphasizes the importance of decentralized command and explaining the 'Why' behind decisions to empower teams. Practical coaching strategies, like asking earnest questions and promoting strategic detachment, are highlighted. Sean also draws parallels between leadership in business and parenting, suggesting age-appropriate tasks and safe mistakes to boost confidence. This engaging exchange offers actionable tips for fostering a culture of leadership.
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Explain The Why For Alignment
- Explain the why so people see the mission from their perspective and gain confidence to act.
- Without that alignment individuals cannot make effective decisions at their level.
Define Roles To Prevent Gaps
- Clearly defined roles and responsibilities prevent dropped tasks and duplicated effort.
- Lack of role clarity creates gaps or parallel work that wastes time and resources.
Training A New Factory Leader
- Sean hired a strong leader for a factory who initially sought approval for every change.
- By asking "What do you think?" repeatedly, Sean built the leader's capability and confidence to act independently.