Eco-Challenge Fiji: Leadership Lessons From the “World’s Toughest Race”

Some of the toughest lessons about leadership Ashley Haun learned in an ocean storm.

The co-owner of Nika Athletics was a contestant on Eco-Challenge Fiji, a 10-day expedition race and TV show. During the race, Ashley and her team had to sail an ancient sailboat with no wind, climb a volcano in the dead of night and more.

It was a grueling physical test—and a great lesson in leadership. Here's what the ordeal taught Ashley about running a business.

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Timeline:

1:10 – Getting on the show.

2:08 – Training for the race.

3:14 – An unexpected challenge.

4:49 – The race experience.

8:17 – The toughest challenge: teamwork.

9:50 – Lessons in leadership.

12:51 – How to lead in a crisis.

15:14 – Investing in your team.

17:15 – Hard things make strong leaders.