There is no one else to blame. The leader must acknowledge mistakes and admit failures, take ownership of them, and develop a plan to win.
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For leaders, the humility to admit and own mistakes and develop a plan to overcome them is essential to success. The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas. They are simply focused on the mission and how best to accomplish it.
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As a leader, it is up to you to explain the bigger picture to him—and to all your front line leaders. That is a critical component of leadership
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The U.S. Navy SEAL Teams were at the forefront of this leadership transformation, emerging from the triumphs and tragedies of war with a crystallized understanding of what it takes to succeed in the most challenging environments that combat presents.
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After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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In the business world, and in life, there are inherent complexities. It is critical to keep plans and communication simple.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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Waiting for the 100 percent right and certain solution leads to delay, indecision, and an inability to execute.
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If we could execute with a monumental effort just to reach an immediate goal that everyone could see, we could then continue to the next visually.
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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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The leader must own everything in his or her world.
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It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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Leadership isn’t one person leading a team. It is a group of leaders working together, up and down the chain of command, to lead.
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We wrote this so that the leadership lessons can continue to impact teams beyond the battlefield in all leadership situations—any company, team, or organization in which a group of people strives to achieve a goal and accomplish a mission.
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