How to Build Black-Belt Leadership Instincts feat. Aslak de Silva

This episode goes deep into what it takes to grow as a leader. Alyssa talks with Aslak de Silva about how lessons from martial arts can shape the way we lead, recover, and build trust with our teams. Aslak shares how he went from world champion fighter to CEO and why the habits he built in the dojo still drive his success today.

This is a great listen if you want to lead with intention, handle pressure with more control, and build instincts that help you show up better for your team.

3 takeaways
» Leadership instincts come from repetition and feedback, not theory.
» Recovery is part of performance. You can’t lead well if you never reset.
» Owning your mistakes is the fastest way to rebuild trust and grow your influence.

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Josh Kosnik
The Black Belt in Leadership (book)
The Black Belt in Leadership podcast

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