More than a decade of continuous war and tough combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan gave birth to a new generation of leaders in the ranks of America’s fighting forces.
JOCKO WILLINKBut 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.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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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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We learned that leadership requires belief in the mission and unyielding perseverance to achieve victory, particularly when doubters question whether victory is even possible.
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Such concepts are simple, but not easy,
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All elements within the greater team are crucial and must work together to accomplish the mission, mutually supporting one another for that singular purpose.
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A mission statement tells your troops what you are doing.
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In the SEAL Teams, the bond of our brotherhood is our strongest weapon. If you take that away from us, we lose our most important quality as a team.
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Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
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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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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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The focus must always be on how to best accomplish the mission.
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Leaders must accept total responsibility, own problems that inhibit performance, and develop solutions to those problems.
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Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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The infamous they.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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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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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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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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Discipline equals freedom.
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Stop 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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Waiting for the 100 percent right and certain solution leads to delay, indecision, and an inability to execute.
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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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When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.
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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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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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