The Tactical Leader

Tactical Friday: In Becoming the Man You Admire


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“I started making a list of men that I admire - my grandpa, men that I've known in the world, some are friends, some are colleagues, somebody I didn’t know really, but I just admire them. And I go, that's it. I want to be on this list. I want to be a man that I admire.” - Alex Weber 

Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Alex Weber back to share his mission and perspectives in manhood, the mindset it takes to become the best version of ourselves, and what it takes to be a man.

Alex Weber is an International Speaker, Award-Winning Entertainer, and American Ninja Warrior positively inspiring millions to achieve breakthrough success! In addition to being an in-demand keynote speaker, an award-winning host, and competing alongside elite athletes on American Ninja Warrior, Alex has been awarded US Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors, holds a World Record, and competed in the World Championships of lacrosse finishing as a Top Scorer in the world. But he also knows what it feels like to hit setbacks, self-doubt, pressures, uncertainty, and failures -- and overcome them.  It's his sincere understanding of peak performance and peak challenges, mixed with unforgettable stories and actionable strategies that makes Alex connect so well with audiences. Alex knows what it takes to summon the best of ourselves in the moments we need it most.  For ourselves, and for the people who need us to lead the way forward. With his contagious energy and passion, Alex shares his game-changing secrets to record-breaking success, and will be the human shot of espresso to make your audience come alive!

 

[00:01 - 00:39] Opening Segment

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  • For the first part of my interview with Alex, tune in to last Monday’s episode 

 

[00:40 - 10:20] On the Journey to be the Best Version of Ourselves

  • What it takes to be a man
  • It is about being on top of your game and the willingness to sacrifice in the name of the greater good.
  • Becoming someone you admire
  • Becoming the best version of yourself
  • Losing your identity as you lose the uniform
  • Recognize the connection and camaraderie through supportive communities.

 

[10:21 - 12:25] Closing Segment  

  • Connect with Alex (links below) 
  • Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! 
  • Closing words 

 

Key Quote: 

“There's 1,000,001 different ways to be a man in 2021 heading in 2022. But myself and the community that we're building, we're planting a flag and saying, This is the man that we want to be. And if it's not for you, best wishes, take care, all the love, but if it is for you, come on in.” - Alex Weber 

Connect with Alex

Visit his website at https://www.imalexweber.com/ and follow him on Instagram @menweadmire and @imalexweber. Check out his book Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You!

 

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