The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.
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Is this what I want to be? This? Is this all I’ve got—is this everything I can give? Is this going to be my life? Do I accept that?
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Once people stop making excuses, stop blaming others, and take ownership of everything in their lives, they are compelled to take action to solve their problems.
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Don’t fight stress. Embrace it. Turn it on itself. Use it to make yourself sharper and more alert. Use it to make you think and learn and get better and smarter and more effective. Use the stress to make you a better you.
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Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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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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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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There is no growth in the comfort zone.
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The only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails.
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Extreme Ownership. Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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The most impressive thing about this improvement in performance was that it did not come from a major process change or an advance in technology. Instead, it came through a leadership principle that has been around for ages: Simple.
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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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For this reason, they must believe in the cause for which they are fighting.
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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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