Every Great Leader Has THIS Secret Weapon | Les Snead (Los Angeles Rams GM)

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<p>The difference between panic and power comes down to a few simple rules. In today’s episode, Ryan dives into Les Snead’s philosophy on “panic rules” and why it’s stuck with him ever since they first talked. Ryan and Les discuss how these rules help leaders stay calm under pressure, make hard decisions, and mentor the next generation. Then, they wrap up the conversation at <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Painted Porch</a>, where Ryan shares some book recommendations with Les and his wife Kara.</p><br><p>Les Snead is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. Snead played tight end for Auburn from 1992-93 and was part of the Tigers’ perfect 11-0 team in 1993. He also earned Southeast Region Academic All-American honors during his college career. Prior to joining the Rams, Snead spent 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.&nbsp;</p><br><p>&nbsp;📚 Full list of books that Ryan gave to Les and Kara:</p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/bittersweet-how-sorrow-and-longing-make-us-whole-contributors-cain-susan-author?_pos=1&amp;_sid=b7b096607&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Bittersweet </em>by Susan Cain</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/slow-productivity?_pos=1&amp;_sid=a8a364d6f&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Slow Productivity</em> by Cal Newport</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/letters-to-a-young-athlete?_pos=1&amp;_sid=0d645be05&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Letters to a Young Athlete</em> by Chris Bosh</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/its-better-to-be-feared-the-new-england-patriots-dynasty-and-the-pursuit-of-greatness?_pos=2&amp;_sid=d6829cf6f&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>It’s Better To Be Feared</em> by Seth Wickersham</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-way-of-the-champion-pain-persistence-and-the-path-forward?_pos=1&amp;_sid=f3a9ec044&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Way of the Champion</em> by Paul Rabil</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/levels-of-the-game?_pos=1&amp;_sid=18bf640dd&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Levels of the Game</em> by John McPhee</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/notes-to-john?_pos=4&amp;_sid=92892a229&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Notes to John </em>by Joan Didion</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/selfhelp11?_pos=1&amp;_sid=3bd548daf&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Grit </em>by Angela Duckworth</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-notebook-a-history-of-thinking-on-paper?_pos=2&amp;_sid=af1fa195e&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Notebook</em> by Rolland Allen</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/sacred-hoops-spiritual-lessons-of-a-hardwood-warrior-revised?_pos=2&amp;_sid=103adeeb2&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Sacred Hoops</em> by Phil Jackson</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/plato-and-the-tyrant-the-fall-of-greeces-greatest-dynasty-and-the-making-of-a-philosophic-masterpiece?_pos=1&amp;_sid=95cdf03e2&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Plato and The Tyrant</em> by James Romm</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-second-mountain-the-quest-for-a-moral-life?_pos=1&amp;_sid=ccc63bb5c&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Second Mountain </em>by David Brooks</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/die-with-zero-getting-all-you-can-from-your-money-and-your-life?_pos=3&amp;_sid=8cb15d027&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Die With Zero</em> by Bill Perkins</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/from-strength-to-strength-finding-success-happiness-and-deep-purpose-in-the-second-half-of-life?_pos=1&amp;_sid=4a80e2896&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>From Strength to Strength</em> by Arthur Brooks&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Character-Choices-That-Define-Life/dp/0593852958" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>On Character</em> by General Stanley McChrystal </a></p><br><p>📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work":<a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work</a></p><br><p>🎙️ Listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgY3LTK9rUs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Les Snead's first episode on The Daily Stoic Podcast</a></p><br><p>🎥 Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to <a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: <a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? 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