The leader must own everything in his or her world.
JOCKO WILLINKIf the plan is simple enough, everyone understands it, which means each person can rapidly adjust and modify what he or she is doing. If the plan is too complex, the team can’t make rapid adjustments to it, because there is no baseline understanding of it.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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Calm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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But we can’t ever think we are too good to fail or that our enemies are not capable, deadly, and eager to exploit our weaknesses. We must never get complacent. This is where controlling the ego is most important.
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But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
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Good leaders don’t make excuses.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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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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All animals, including humans, need to see the connection between action and consequence in order to learn or react appropriately.
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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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If the plan is simple enough, everyone understands it, which means each person can rapidly adjust and modify what he or she is doing. If the plan is too complex, the team can’t make rapid adjustments to it, because there is no baseline understanding of it.
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So how can a leader become great if they lack the natural characteristics necessary to lead? The answer is simple: a good leader builds a great team that counterbalances their weaknesses.
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People do not follow robots.
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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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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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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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