More Than Survival - Leadership Lessons From the Wild With Jeff Zausch | Episode 125

In this gripping episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, co-hosts Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff sit down with Discovery Channel’s ultimate survivalist, Jeff Zausch. With more survival days under his belt than any contestant in "Naked and Afraid" history, Jeff shares what it takes to thrive in the world’s harshest environments - and how those same traits apply to real-world leadership, mindset, creativity, and overcoming personal and professional adversity.

From battling the elements to navigating group dynamics under pressure, Jeff brings raw insight into what true endurance, grit, and adaptability look like. Whether you lead a team or are just trying to survive your next meeting - this episode is for you.

Guest Bio: Jeff Zausch is a renowned American survivalist best known for his record-setting appearances on Discovery Channel’s "Naked and Afraid" and "Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing". A native of Idaho, Jeff has become a global face of extreme survival, pushing physical and mental limits in the most brutal terrains on Earth. His passion for the outdoors and unshakable willpower have made him a fan favorite and an icon in the survival community.

Featured On:

Naked and Afraid

Naked and Afraid XL

Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing (Seasons 1 & 2)

Sources: Discovery Channel, Jeff Zausch

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

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