This week on the Lead to Win Podcast, we sit down with Atlas Aultman. Atlas helps proven leaders focus on who they are, who their teams are, and who their mission serves by providing master-courses, books, and keynotes designed to produce faster successes, retain talent, and attract high-value teammates.

Atlas’s military career established him as a highly decorated senior-ranking military leader. He was awarded two Bronze Star medals from leading teams in various combat zones located in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a technology leader, he was recognized as an international “Top 40-under-40” from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association after being named White House Junior Officer of the year. His official military record holds an additional 21 Air Force, Navy & Marine Corps medals.

Atlas’ TEDx talk in SouthLakeTahoe exposes exactly how elite leaders make huge decisions quickly and continue to win. His books have been featured on FOX, NBC, ABC, Google, and other major news outlets. Atlas has five international best-selling books, and his most recent book became #1 in personal transformation, memoirs, and motivation categories.

Episode Takeaways:

• Leaders should focus on listening and understanding, rather than just trying to respond.
• Authenticity is crucial in leadership, and leaders should avoid trying to be someone they're not.
• Leaders need to make decisions and not be afraid of failure.
• Self-reflection is important for recognizing mistakes and improving as a leader.
• Effective time management and preparation are key to success in leadership.
• Leadership and management are not the same, and it's important to understand the difference.
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement and learning involves understanding team members' passions and providing opportunities for growth. Align individual passions with learning objectives to fuel growth and learning.
• Effective leadership requires strong communication skills and active listening.
• Measure leadership effectiveness through personal reflection and accountability.
• Empower team members to reach their full potential and contribute to organizational success.
• Build trust and credibility by being trustworthy and delivering on commitments.

Links:

leadtowin (leaders-kit.com) - Free tools

(8) Atlas (Joshua) Aultman | LinkedIn - Atlas' LinkedIn
https://a.co/d/bRTXkcc - Rule of 3 book on Amazon
Start with WHO - How Elite Leaders Win | Atlas Aultman | TEDxSouthLakeTahoe (youtube.com)

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