In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (aired 04-23-26), host Ruki Chavez sits down with Ryan Conn to break down the truth about leadership, discipline, and performing under pressure. From real-life SWAT experiences to high-level business leadership, this conversation reveals why training alone doesn’t prepare you for real-world challenges.

Discover the difference between being trained and truly being ready, how “fail forward” thinking accelerates growth, and why situational awareness and self-discipline are critical in both life and business. Ryan shares intense frontline stories, leadership lessons, and actionable strategies to help you lead with conviction—not just credentials.

If you want to build resilience, improve leadership skills, and learn how to act when it matters most, this episode delivers raw insight and real-world wisdom.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Battle Ready: The Secret to Leading When Things Are Hard
• (00:00:52) - Ryan on Being Ready for the Day
• (00:04:44) - Was There a Moment early in your career when you realized credentials alone
• (00:10:39) - The Importance of Leadership
• (00:13:32) - Battle Ready: Fail Forward with Fear
• (00:19:13) - How to Be More Approachable and Coachable
• (00:19:43) - Ryan Khan: On the Growth Mindset
• (00:23:24) - Why Avoidance is So Expensive in Leadership and Business Growth
• (00:25:17) - In the Elevator With Ryan Kahn
• (00:25:57) - What is Situational Awareness?
• (00:27:15) - What Would You Do If You Were a Cop?
• (00:32:37) - The Secret to Talking To Others
• (00:33:06) - Pivoting Back to Leadership
• (00:36:01) - 5 Talents
• (00:37:20) - What is the Difference Between Positional Leadership vs Personal Power
• (00:40:08) - The Art of De- delegating
• (00:43:28) - Real Estate Coach: The Best Use of Your Time
• (00:47:55) - Ryan on Becoming Real Estate Battle Ready