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.
JOCKO WILLINKSuch concepts are simple, but not easy,
More Jocko Willink Quotes
-
-
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 WILLINK -
A leader must lead but also be ready to follow. Sometimes, another member of the team—perhaps a subordinate or direct report—might be in a better position to develop a plan, make a decision, or lead through a specific situation.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Get after it.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Our egos don’t like to take blame.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
JOCKO WILLINK -
There is no easy way.
JOCKO WILLINK -
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.
JOCKO WILLINK -
A good leader does not get bogged down in the minutia of a tactical problem at the expense of strategic success.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Establishing an effective and repeatable planning process is critical to the success of any team.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Cover and Move, Simple, Prioritize and Execute, and Decentralized Command.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Departments and groups within the team must break down silos, depend on each other and understand who depends on them.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
JOCKO WILLINK -
Leaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
JOCKO WILLINK -
All elements within the greater team are crucial and must work together to accomplish the mission, mutually supporting one another for that singular purpose.
JOCKO WILLINK