#70 CODEY GANDY | Leadership Masterclass with Echelon Front Coach

Codey Gandy is a husband, father, former U.S. Marine, and currently a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor for Echelon Front. Codey spent just over 5 years working as a ground combat leader for various units in the Marine Corps. He brings unmatched experience in demonstrating combat leadership in dynamic environments, building winning teams, and developing relationships across all levels of an organization. In this episode, Cody Gandy discusses his background, his family, and his work at Echelon Front. He emphasizes the importance of perspective and taking ownership of one's actions. Cody shares his journey from wanting to be a cop to joining the Marine Corps and eventually becoming an instructor at Echelon Front. He talks about the challenges of teaching leadership at home and the need to modulate emotions and show vulnerability. Cody also highlights the burden and honor of being a husband and father, and the importance of having a strong why. In this conversation, Cody Gandy discusses the challenges and lessons he has learned as a father. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the unexpected and being open-minded about the realities of parenthood. Cody shares personal experiences of dealing with health issues and emergencies with his children, highlighting the importance of capturing lessons learned and being willing to ask for help. He also emphasizes the role of strategic thinking and vision in parenting, and the importance of setting up children for success. Cody encourages parents to create core memories with their children by being intentional and present in their interactions. Follow Codey here: https://www.instagram.com/codey.gandy/