After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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That’s it. When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: Good.
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Leaders must accept total responsibility, own problems that inhibit performance, and develop solutions to those problems.
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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.
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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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You have to BE VIGILANT. You have to be ON GUARD. You have to HOLD THE LINE on the seemingly insignificant little things— things that shouldn’t matter—but that do.
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Our egos don’t like to take blame.
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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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Waiting for the 100 percent right and certain solution leads to delay, indecision, and an inability to execute.
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I can remember many times when my boat crew struggled. It was easy to make excuses for our team’s performance and why it wasn’t what it should have been. But I learned that good leaders don’t make excuses. Instead, they figure out a way to get it done and win.
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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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A good leader has nothing to prove, but everything to prove.
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Establishing an effective and repeatable planning process is critical to the success of any team.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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And the more you build your will by doing hard things, the stronger your will becomes.
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