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 WILLINKWe 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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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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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
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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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Our egos don’t like to take blame.
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leadership is the single greatest factor in any team’s performance.
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Good leaders are rare; bad leaders are common.
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The 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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When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate. When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountable.
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For leaders, the humility to admit and own mistakes and develop a plan to overcome them is essential to success. The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas. They are simply focused on the mission and how best to accomplish it.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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Discipline equals freedom.
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Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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