The Self Aware Leader with Jason Rigby 4 Laws of Leadership Resilience to Stop Sucking & Lead Like a Badass
Feb 22, 2025
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Buckle up, leaders—this isn’t your typical fluff-filled corporate pep talk. In this raw, no-nonsense episode, Jason from Self Aware Leader cuts through the noise and calls out the harsh truth: most leaders are faking it, their teams are surviving them, and the chaos of 2025 demands real resilience. If you’re ready to stop being a liability and start leading like a badass, this is your wake-up call. Jason lays out 4 Laws of Leadership Resilience with actionable steps to fix your leadership game and ignite your team. Here’s what you’ll get:
🔥 Episode Highlights- The Ego Check You Need: Jason admits he’s been the leader whose team covered for him—and odds are, yours is too. Are they thriving or just patching your sinking ship?
- The Ugly Truth: 97% of execs say resilience matters, but half suck at it. Spoiler: You’re probably in that half.
- February 22, 2025 Reality: Uncertainty is the default. Your vague “we’ll get through this” speeches? They’re trash. Your team deserves better.
- The Fix: Four laws, step-by-step, to ditch the cowardice, build trust, and lead through the storm.
- Problem: You’re mentally fried, emotionally drained, and faking confidence. Your team sees it—and resents you for it.
- Fix It:
- Daily Mirror Check: Write down “What’s breaking me today?” (e.g., personal drama) and “What’s building me today?” (e.g., a solid workout). Clarity fuels resilience.
- Decide Fast: Start with yes/no calls. Overthinking is a confidence killer—momentum is your friend.
- Own Your Chaos: Admit when you’re stuck. Self-awareness isn’t weakness; it’s strength your team will respect.
- Why It Works: If you trust yourself, your team will too. Stop leaning—start leading.
- Problem: Your team’s not fragile—they’re just cleaning up your messes. You’re the chaos, not the solution.
- Fix It:
- Spill the Truth: Not about you—about the mess, the fight, and why you’ll win. Clarity kills the guessing game. (Ex: “We’re down 10% in sales. We need marketing muscle. Here’s how we win.”)
- Give a Real Why: Tie their work to impact, not just numbers. Ask them how they see it—make it personal.
- Let Them Fail Safely: Space for risk = a tougher, proactive team. Decentralized leadership (shoutout to Jocko Willink) turns fakers into owners.
- Why It Works: A team with clarity and purpose doesn’t just survive—they crush it.
- Problem: Chaos owns you. You freeze in crises (supply chain? AI shifts?), and your team’s lost without direction.
- Fix It:
- Decide Fast: Act at 70% certainty. Commitment isn’t permanent—it updates like software.
- Adapt Faster: Kill what’s not working, pivot, and move on. Ask your team for pros/cons—save weeks of waste.
- Paint the Win: Stop doom-scrolling problems. Give a bold, clear vision of victory. Winners inspire action.
- Why It Works: Momentum and trust turn uncertainty into your edge. Your team attacks problems, not each other.
- Problem: Your corporate motivational noise sucks. Your team’s waiting for a real leader worth following.
- Fix It:
- Ditch the Script: Drop the slides, lock eyes, and speak with conviction.
- Show the Stakes: It’s not a job—it’s a mission. Tie the grind to real-world impact.
- Prove It: Take bold action. Risky moves skyrocket trust and rally your team.
- Why It Works: Inspiration isn’t fluff—it’s belief. A team fighting for a real mission doesn’t pretend; they deliver.
- You’re the Problem: If your team’s surviving you, it’s on you to step up.
- Resilience is a Muscle: Build it daily with clarity, decisions, and action.
- Trust is Everything: From self-awareness to bold moves, trust turns chaos into wins.
- Lead Like a Badass: The world’s a mess—your team’s watching. Will you suck or soar?
- Jocko Willink’s Books: Timeless leadership gold. Check out Extreme Ownership and Leadership Strategy and Tactics for decentralized command principles. Military or not, they slap.
- Look in the Mirror: Start with Law #1 today—write down what’s breaking and building you.
- Lead Through the Storm: Pick one law, apply it this week, and watch your team shift from faking it to owning it.
- Drop a Comment: Leaders, what’s your biggest struggle? Let’s unpack it below.
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Timestamped Highlights:
- [00:00] Wake-up call: Are you faking it?
- [02:08] Your team’s surviving, not thriving.
- [04:34] Law #1: Face your weakness.
- [09:10] Law #2: Forge your team.
- [13:10] Law #3: Master uncertainty.
- [17:12] Law #4: Ignite inspiration.
- [19:13] Final challenge: Lead or suck—it’s on you.
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