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

Send us Fan MailWorld-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 | LinkedInHost: Josh Kosnick | Spartan Leadership Podcast⸻⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00  Control under pressure01:46  From world champion to CEO03:03  Lessons from martial arts05:21  Fighter mindset in business07:41  Learning sales through rejection10:18  Emotional intelligence in leadership13:46  Reading people & building EQ15:48  Adapting across industries20:01  Interviewing Obama, Clooney & Wozniak26:38  White-to-black belt roadmap for CEOs30:35  Leadership lessons from failure34:27  Training composure under stress39:07  Becoming a scientist of yourself40:20  Discipline vs. motivation45:52  Avoiding burnout48:40  Adaptability in leadership51:04  Teams make the leader52:24  Connect with AslakCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTubeSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube