{"id":27721,"date":"2020-09-06T14:38:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T18:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=27721"},"modified":"2020-09-06T14:47:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-06T18:47:14","slug":"3-layers-of-discomfort-every-leader-must-face-and-become-comfortable-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/09\/06\/3-layers-of-discomfort-every-leader-must-face-and-become-comfortable-in\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Layers Of Discomfort Every Leader Must Become Comfortable In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27732 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C296&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C296&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-2.26.38-PM.png?w=314&ssl=1 314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jeff Wright is one of the finest leaders I have ever met.<\/strong> \u00a0As a captain in the U.S. Army Rangers, Jeff was a platoon leader with storied 82nd Airborne Division. \u00a0He is also an entrepreneur, husband, special needs parent, and an elder at Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA. \u00a0<strong>I do not think anyone else in America has that resume.<\/strong> \u00a0Therefore, I count it a privilege to know him as a friend and learn from him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I recently joined Jeff as co-host of the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pursuit Of Service Podcast<\/a>.<\/strong> \u00a0This has become a labor of love for me. \u00a0After a couple of “warm up” episodes I feel we are really hitting our stride as we strive to equip leaders and call them to serve others. \u00a0Our leadership podcast basically allows the listeners to “be a fly on the wall” during our breakfast or lunch conversations. \u00a0Make sure you click <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Here<\/a>, the podcast tab at the top of the page, or on the image provided to subscribe. \u00a0Each episode moving forward will include lessons from Jeff’s experiences and service to our country, leadership observations from me, and a “What Are You Learning” segment. \u00a0Check out our past episodes as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">In the episode dropping on Monday, September 7th<\/a>, Jeff tells the compelling story of leading a convoy of four field artillery and combat vehicles through\u00a0Samarra, Iraq. \u00a0As they approached the city, the team struck Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and were ambushed by enemy gunfire. \u00a0It was truly a life or death moment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27730\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1468511_10103825319281370_558221396_n.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27730 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1468511_10103825319281370_558221396_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1468511_10103825319281370_558221396_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1468511_10103825319281370_558221396_n.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1468511_10103825319281370_558221396_n.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeff’s Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>How he led his squadron (shown here) during this attack proves to be a masterclass in being trained in discomfort, operating in discomfort, and leading in high-impact and high-risk scenarios and new environments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do not miss this interview! \u00a0Click <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a> to listen beginning Monday morning, September 7th. \u00a0The following are the <strong>3 Layers Of Discomfort Every Leader Must Become Comfortable<\/strong> <strong>In<\/strong>\u00a0that Jeff discusses during our time together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introductory Comments<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>“The U.S. Army Ranger school is ultimately a leadership school.”<\/li>\n<li>“Success (is) predicated upon being comfortable being uncomfortable.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>3 Layers Of Discomfort<\/h2>\n<h2>Basic Training<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>“This is the basic disciplines”<\/li>\n<li>“Keep going even if you have immediate physical or emotional discipline.”<\/li>\n<li>“(It is) getting used to being exhausted and doing one more rep or mile.<\/li>\n<li>“(It is) getting through the mental block.”<\/li>\n<li>“(It is) the basic of denying the comfort of the immediate benefit for long-term gain.”<\/li>\n<li>“I had been acclimated to the heat of the desert… I went on many missions when I didn’t have to… I studied enemy tactics. \u00a0I had done the basic disciplines of keeping your heavy-armor gear and helmet on in the 100 degree heat of the desert.”<\/li>\n<li>“Being acclimated allowed me to continue to function.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Decision-Making In Uncertainty<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>“Decision-making in uncertainty what leaders are for.”<\/li>\n<li>“Operating in uncertain environments is one of the most important things a leader does.”<\/li>\n<li>“No decision is often worse than no decision.”<\/li>\n<li>“There’s a lot of luck involved.”<\/li>\n<li>“The one thing I could not do is nothing.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Situational Discomfort<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>“This is the source of personal growth.”<\/li>\n<li>“I was forced to elevate my game and it was intimidating.”<\/li>\n<li>“My level of discomfort was engrained early on (in Ranger School)… \u00a0The only thing you can do is prepare yourself… The only way to learn is by doing it.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Comments On Discomfort And Fear<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>“Fear is the ultimate of that discomfort that you have to be operating in.”<\/li>\n<li>“The reason why training is so important… the fear is of some physical harm or of failure.”<\/li>\n<li>“But success is not possible unless you are acting despite the fear.”<\/li>\n<li>“The fear is normal… Sometimes you don’t have a choice but to take action above it.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Closing Comments<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>“Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once again, Jeff’s comments are some of the most fascinating I have heard. \u00a0It is a can’t-miss interview. \u00a0<strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a> and please subscribe to our podcast <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pursuit-of-service\/id1436762846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pursuit Of Service<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g_8U7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27562 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg?resize=790%2C1024&ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg?resize=768%2C995&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg?resize=1185%2C1536&ssl=1 1185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/w_bril03c8.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the 2019 college football season, fans were given a gift when legendary coach <a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/01\/11\/24-lessons-from-urban-meyer-on-building-a-winning-culture\/\">Urban Meyer<\/a> joined Fox\u2019s Big Noon Kickoff preview show as a studio analyst. \u00a0As a three-time national championship head coach, Coach Meyer\u2019s ability to deliver complex leadership principles with brevity and concise terminology created a compelling experience for educated and \u201csmart\u201d fans. \u00a0Throughout the season, I captured Coach Meyer\u2019s best leadership quotes from this weekly show. \u00a0I wanted to make them available to you in this new complimentary resource\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g_8U7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Urban Meyer 2019 Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff Ebook<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The contents includes Winning\u00a0Cultures,\u00a03 Types of Teams,\u00a0Strategy and Competition,\u00a0Recruiting,\u00a0Rivalry Games,\u00a0Personal Performance, and much, much more. \u00a0Click <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g_8U7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a> to get your complimentary copy today! \u00a0Trust me – this resource will make you a better leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeff Wright is one of the finest leaders I have ever met. \u00a0As a captain in the U.S. Army Rangers, Jeff was a platoon leader with storied 82nd Airborne Division. \u00a0He is also an entrepreneur, husband, special needs parent, and an elder at Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA. \u00a0I do not think anyone else in 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