Episode No. 086

The Resilient Show

December 1, 2025

Inside Ramadi: Navy SEAL Leif Babin on Jocko, War, Loss & Leadership

Episode Description

Former Navy SEAL officer Leif Babin joins Chad Robichaux for one of the most powerful conversations ever on The Resilient Show. From the fierce streets of Ramadi with Task Unit Bruiser, to lessons learned under Jocko Willink, to the loss of teammates. Leif shares raw, emotional, and transformative stories. They discuss leadership under fire, extreme ownership, humility, faith, trauma, redemption, and how the lessons of combat apply to families, businesses, communities, and culture today. This episode is an absolute masterclass in leadership, courage, and spiritual resilience. Learn more about Echelon Front: ⁠echelonfront.com⁠ Follow Leif: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/leifbabin⁠ Get Extreme Ownership: ⁠https://a.co/d/22hJf8J⁠

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Leif Babin

Biography

Leif Babin is a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and co-founder of Echelon Front, a leadership training company, known for applying Navy SEAL principles to the business world. A graduate of the Naval Academy, he led SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser in intense combat operations, including the Battle of Ramadi, earning honors like the Silver Star and Bronze Stars. He now co-authors books like Extreme Ownership with Jocko Willink* and teaches leadership to corporations and individuals, focusing on accountability, discipline, and teamwork.

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