Decisively engaged?
JOCKO WILLINKHis realistic assessment, acknowledgment of failure, and ownership of the problem were key to developing a plan to improve performance and ultimately win.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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Staying ahead of the curve prevents a leader from being overwhelmed when pressure is applied and enables greater decisiveness.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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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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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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In the business world, and in life, there are inherent complexities. It is critical to keep plans and communication simple.
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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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Our egos don’t like to take blame.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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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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Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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Relax. Look around. Make a call.
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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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The goal of leadership seems simple: to get people to do what they need to do to support the mission and the team.
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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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Such concepts are simple, but not easy,
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