Get after it.
JOCKO WILLINKThe most impressive thing about this improvement in performance was that it did not come from a major process change or an advance in technology. Instead, it came through a leadership principle that has been around for ages: Simple.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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For this reason, they must believe in the cause for which they are fighting.
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People do not follow robots.
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Calm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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The most fundamental and important truths at the heart of Extreme Ownership: there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.
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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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In the business world, and in life, there are inherent complexities. It is critical to keep plans and communication simple.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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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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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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A good leader does not get bogged down in the minutia of a tactical problem at the expense of strategic success.
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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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Departments and groups within the team must break down silos, depend on each other and understand who depends on them.
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Once people stop making excuses, stop blaming others, and take ownership of everything in their lives, they are compelled to take action to solve their problems.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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The only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails.
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leadership is the single greatest factor in any team’s performance.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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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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Whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be comfortable accepting some level of risk.
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Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
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Our freedom to operate and maneuver had increased substantially through disciplined procedures. Discipline equals freedom.
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The infamous they.
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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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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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