We learned that leadership requires belief in the mission and unyielding perseverance to achieve victory, particularly when doubters question whether victory is even possible.
JOCKO WILLINKPlans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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Leaders must accept total responsibility, own problems that inhibit performance, and develop solutions to those problems.
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The focus must always be on how to best accomplish the mission.
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Relax. Look around. Make a call.
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Staying ahead of the curve prevents a leader from being overwhelmed when pressure is applied and enables greater decisiveness.
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In the SEAL Teams, the bond of our brotherhood is our strongest weapon. If you take that away from us, we lose our most important quality as a team.
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Discipline equals freedom.
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Such concepts are simple, but not easy,
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Whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be comfortable accepting some level of risk.
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Leadership requires finding the equilibrium in the dichotomy of many seemingly contradictory qualities, between one extreme and another.
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Take care of your gear and your gear will take care of you.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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Don’t expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won’t be. Don’t count on motivation. Count on Discipline.
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The test for a successful brief is simple: Do the team and the supporting elements understand it?
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Even the most competent of leaders can be overwhelmed if they try to tackle multiple problems or a number of tasks simultaneously.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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