Even the most competent of leaders can be overwhelmed if they try to tackle multiple problems or a number of tasks simultaneously.
JOCKO WILLINKCalm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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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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Don’t try to plan for every contingency. Doing so will only overburden you and weigh you down so that you cannot quickly maneuver.
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People do not follow robots.
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There is no easy way.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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Take care of your gear and your gear will take care of you.
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Don’t ask your leader what you should do, tell them what you are going to do.
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The U.S. Navy SEAL Teams were at the forefront of this leadership transformation, emerging from the triumphs and tragedies of war with a crystallized understanding of what it takes to succeed in the most challenging environments that combat presents.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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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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Good leaders are rare; bad leaders are common.
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Get after it.
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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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There is no growth in the comfort zone.
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