Ken Harbaugh on Taking Action

Ken Harbaugh joins Brian Levenson on this week’s podcast. Ken has spent time in the Navy and as President of Team Rubicon Global to name a few of his professions, and is currently running for Congress in Ohio. Ken is a devoted family man that has become a leading advocate for military veterans, and when he sees the need for action, he takes action. In this episode they discuss what led him to the military and becoming a pilot (6:05), how the Navy views leadership and how to train like a Navy pilot (12:15), what is his mindset when in the air, and how to perform when emotion and anxiety rise (18:10), his routine before going up in the air (23:30), what leadership and being part of a team mean for him (25:00), his journey from leaving the Navy to joining Team Rubicon (26:30), why he has shifted from a traditional path to an alternative path throughout his life (32:00), his mindset in preparation/planning, and then mindset in pure action mode (36:00), how his experience in Team Rubicon was different than as a Pilot (41:30), about why he is transitioning toward politics (45:40), and what success would look like if he gets elected, and which job has been the most impactful on his life (46:50). Finally, he concludes by talking about writing his book, Here Be Dragons, with his wife (48:40). Thanks to Ken for coming on the podcast, and I encourage you to check out his book Here Be Dragons: A Parent's Guide to Rediscovering Purpose, Adventure, and the Unfathomable Joy of the Journey. You can also follow him on Twitter: @Team_Harbaugh or Instagram: @kenharbaugh Lastly, if you liked this episode and/or any others, please support us at Patreon or follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @IntentionalPerformers. Thanks for listening. --Brian