Lead. Win. - An Extreme Ownership Podcast The Leadership Mindset That Gets You Through Anything
Aug 15, 2025
Leadership truly shines in tough times. Discover how shifting your focus from personal struggles to supporting others creates resilience. Hear inspiring stories of individuals who overcame adversity by uplifting those around them. Learn practical ways to embrace servant leadership and the power of small gestures in strengthening team dynamics. Whether it’s through marathon training or reflecting on challenges during the pandemic, these insights will help you navigate difficulties and foster stronger relationships.
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Look Outward To Carry The Load
- When things get hard, shifting focus from your pain to the people around you eases the burden and improves outcomes.
- Leaders who look outward protect team morale and make better decisions under pressure.
Marathon Training Built Relationships
- Jamie trained for marathons to honor a friend and later ran with her dad, which shifted her focus off personal suffering.
- Training together created lasting connection and changed both their motivations.
All On You, Not About You
- Leadership means 'it's all on you, but it's not about you': prioritize your team's needs over self-preservation.
- Focusing on rotating and supporting teammates sustains performance during extreme stress.
