Staying ahead of the curve prevents a leader from being overwhelmed when pressure is applied and enables greater decisiveness.
JOCKO WILLINKRelax. Look around. Make a call.
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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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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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leadership is the single greatest factor in any team’s performance.
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The greatest of these was the recognition that leadership is the most important factor on the battlefield, the single greatest reason behind the success of any team.
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To not move around, observe, and analyze, in order to make the best decisions possible, was to fail as a leader and fail the team.
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A good leader has nothing to prove, but everything to prove.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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People do not follow robots.
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Good leaders don’t make excuses.
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In order to convince and inspire others to follow and accomplish a mission, a leader must be a true believer in the mission.
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There is no easy way.
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The most fundamental and important truths at the heart of Extreme Ownership: there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.
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Leaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
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