The Leadership Newsletter Every Leader Needs

Because leadership isn’t a one-time event—it’s a lifelong practice.

Leadership is a skill. Like any skill, if you don't use it, you lose it.

The Rundown is THE leadership newsletter that keeps that skill sharp. Written by Leif Babin—President of Echelon Front and co-author of Extreme Ownership—this weekly dose of insight breaks down real-world leadership challenges, offering practical solutions and lessons you can apply today.

It’s more than a newsletter. It’s a tool. A weekly reminder. A recalibration.

And it’s free.

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Leadership Fatigue is Real

You’ve got a job to do—and it’s not just your work. It’s leading your team, your people, your culture.

But here’s the truth:
Even the strongest leaders face burnout, complacency, or the slow erosion of leadership skills if they’re not constantly sharpening the edge.

You're expected to:

  • Navigate new technologies

  • Adjust to constant organizational changes

  • Inspire veterans and onboard rookies

  • Maintain morale in the face of market pressure

  • Uphold culture while pushing for performance

It’s no wonder you sometimes feel like Sisyphus—pushing the same rock up the same hill.

On the flip side? Complacency.
“We’ve always done it this way.”
That mindset kills innovation, growth, and excellence.

Leadership demands constant reps. And you don’t get those from a one-time seminar.

A Leadership Newsletter That Works

The Rundown gives you weekly reps.

Each installment delivers practical, real-world examples of leadership challenges and how to overcome them using the principles of Extreme Ownership. Whether you're a frontline manager or senior executive, you’ll get tools and tactics that apply immediately.

Delivered to your inbox. Once a week. No cost. No subscription fee. No fluff.

Just clear, tactical leadership advice based on Echelon Front’s work with companies and leaders across every industry imaginable.

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This isn’t just another leadership blog.

The Rundown is authored by Leif Babin, a decorated former Navy SEAL officer, co-founder of Echelon Front, and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership.

Leif and the Echelon Front team have trained thousands of leaders—from Fortune 500 execs to small business owners to frontline managers. Every week, he brings that experience to your inbox.

Why Leaders Choose The Rundown

This is more than leadership theory. Its application. Practice. Ownership.

With The Rundown, you'll:

  • Learn from seasoned experts who have led in high-stakes environments

  • Understand how to apply Extreme Ownership to solve problems, fast

  • Focus on solutions, not blame

  • Continually improve your leadership mindset and skillset

  • Save time and money by avoiding costly leadership mistakes

  • Lead your team with confidence and clarity

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Don’t let another week go by without getting better.