Elite CEO Mindset: Control Stress, Build Discipline, and Lead with Clarity | Alsak de Silva

World-champion martial artist and CEO Aslak de Silva shares how to control stress like a pro, lead under pressure, and build systems that outperform motivation.

From 100 full-contact fights to leading companies across 20+ countries, Aslak’s “black belt in leadership” philosophy blends discipline, humility, and performance psychology for elite entrepreneurs and executives.

Guest: Aslak de Silva | LinkedIn
Host: Josh Kosnick | Spartan Leadership Podcast

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00  Control under pressure
01:46  From world champion to CEO
03:03  Lessons from martial arts
05:21  Fighter mindset in business
07:41  Learning sales through rejection
10:18  Emotional intelligence in leadership
13:46  Reading people & building EQ
15:48  Adapting across industries
20:01  Interviewing Obama, Clooney & Wozniak
26:38  White-to-black belt roadmap for CEOs
30:35  Leadership lessons from failure
34:27  Training composure under stress
39:07  Becoming a scientist of yourself
40:20  Discipline vs. motivation
45:52  Avoiding burnout
48:40  Adaptability in leadership
51:04  Teams make the leader
52:24  Connect with Aslak