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Generally, when a leader struggles, the root cause behind the problem is that the leader has leaned too far in one direction and steered off course. Awareness.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink So how can a leader become great if they lack the natural characteristics necessary to lead? The answer is simple: a good leader builds a great team that counterbalances their weaknesses.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink There is no easy way.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Don’t ask your leader what you should do, tell them what you are going to do.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink That’s it. When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: Good.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Leaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Stop researching every aspect of it and reading all about it and debating the pros and cons of it, Start doing it.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Discipline equals freedom.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink If the plan is simple enough, everyone understands it, which means each person can rapidly adjust and modify what he or she is doing. If the plan is too complex, the team can’t make rapid adjustments to it, because there is no baseline understanding of it.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink Our egos don’t like to take blame.
Jocko WillinkJocko Willink It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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