As a leader, you have to balance the dichotomy, to be resolute where it matters but never inflexible and uncompromising on matters of little importance to the overall good of the team and the strategic mission.
JOCKO WILLINKSuch concepts are simple, but not easy,
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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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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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And the more you build your will by doing hard things, the stronger your will becomes.
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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 goal of leadership seems simple: to get people to do what they need to do to support the mission and the team.
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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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Our freedom to operate and maneuver had increased substantially through disciplined procedures. Discipline equals freedom.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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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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Departments and groups within the team must break down silos, depend on each other and understand who depends on them.
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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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Establishing an effective and repeatable planning process is critical to the success of any team.
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The infamous they.
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Our egos don’t like to take blame.
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Calm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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