Leif Babin Keynote Speaker

Highly decorated former Navy SEAL Officer
Co-Author of "Extreme Ownership" and "The Dichotomy of Leadership"
Co-founder and President of Echelon Front

Leif Babin's Biography

Leif Babin is a decorated former Navy SEAL officer, author of ‘Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win‘, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as leadership instructor, speaker, and executive coach. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Leif Babin served thirteen years in the Navy, including nine as a Navy SEAL.

As a SEAL 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 bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

Leif Babin returned from combat as the primary leadership instructor for all officers graduating from the SEAL training pipeline. There, he reshaped SEAL leadership training to better prepare SEAL officers for the immense challenges of combat. During his last tour, Leif 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.

In 2011, Leif left active duty and co-founded Echelon Front, a leadership consulting company that helps others build their own high-performance winning teams. Clients include individuals, companies, and organizations across a wide range of industries. Leif Babin is an expert speaker on leadership, U.S. military strategy, and foreign policy matters. His editorials have been published in the Wall Street Journal and he has appeared on a variety of national television news and radio programs.

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Books by Leif Babin

Extreme Ownership

The Dichotomy of Leadership

Comments & Testimonials

We have immersed ourselves, and our team, in the teachings of Extreme Ownership. We have been humbled by the lessons we have learned and it has transformed our approach to leadership and running a business. Echelon Front has proven that they are committed to one thing: "Our success". Extreme Ownership has become the foundation of our success and it has truly transformed our business and our lives.

Scott and Kathleen Sypniewski Co-Owners, SSLLC Plumbing Construction

Echelon Front’s training is like a flashlight, pointing you toward the path and giving you the tools you need for your journey. It’s changed the way I lead my people. It’s changed the way I lead at home. It’s changed the way I lead myself

Linda Torakis Managing Director The Hahn Group – A Descours and Cabaud Company Distribution

During an especially difficult time in healthcare, Extreme Ownership leadership development with Echelon Front has taught my organization how to break down silos between hospitals, departments, and service lines. The culture change of starting to see ourselves as one big team versus many small teams competing with one another is helping us fulfill our mission of providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care.

Derek Feuquay Chief Medical Officer, Northern Arizona Healthcare