Leif Babin

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental leadership principles of Extreme Ownership and how to implement them in real time. When applied, these lessons make better leaders and change the culture of organizations. The lessons are pragmatic, applicable, and geared toward all levels of leadership from the C-suite to the front lines.

About Leif Babin

A former U.S. Navy SEAL officer and co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALS Lead and Win, Leif Babin is the co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President, leadership instructor, speaker and strategic advisor.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Babin served thirteen years in the Navy, including nine in the SEAL Teams. As a platoon commander in SEAL Team Three's Task Unit, Bruiser, he planned and led major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi that helped the "Ready First" Brigade of the US Army's 1st Armored Division achieve victory. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated special operations unit in the Iraq War.

Babin returned from combat and became the primary leadership instructor for all officers graduating from the SEAL training pipeline, reshaping SEAL leadership training to better prepare the next generation of officers for the immense challenges of combat. During his last tour, Babin served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer at a SEAL Team where he again deployed to Iraq with a Special Operations Task Force. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.

#1 New York Times Bestseller

“Leif and Jocko are the real deal. I’m honored to have served with them. They led SEALs in the fight through the hell that was the Battle of Ramadi. This book shows how they did it.” ―Marcus Luttrell, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 national bestselling author of Lone Survivor

“Finally, a leadership book that actually demonstrates how to truly lead. Riveting, engaging, and free from the usual cliché platitudes, this book is strikingly impactful and will dramatically improve leaders of all types.” ―Amy Brandt Schumacher, entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist

“Extreme Ownership provides huge value for leaders at all levels. An inspiring and page-turning read, the leadership lessons are easy to digest and implement. It provides a powerful SEAL framework for action to lead teams in high-stakes environments. This book made me a better leader and enabled my entire team step up our game!” ―Jared Hamilton, founder and CEO, DrivingSales