Even the most competent of leaders can be overwhelmed if they try to tackle multiple problems or a number of tasks simultaneously.
JOCKO WILLINKStop researching every aspect of it and reading all about it and debating the pros and cons of it, Start doing it.
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There is no growth in the comfort zone.
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There are no bad units, only bad officers. This captures the essence of what Extreme Ownership is all about.
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We wrote this so that the leadership lessons can continue to impact teams beyond the battlefield in all leadership situations—any company, team, or organization in which a group of people strives to achieve a goal and accomplish a mission.
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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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When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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Calm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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People do not follow robots.
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Good leaders don’t make excuses.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
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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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If we could execute with a monumental effort just to reach an immediate goal that everyone could see, we could then continue to the next visually.
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Don’t ask your leader what you should do, tell them what you are going to do.
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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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Relax. Look around. Make a call.
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