Leaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
JOCKO WILLINKCalm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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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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It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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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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The only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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The leader must own everything in his or her world.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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Leadership requires finding the equilibrium in the dichotomy of many seemingly contradictory qualities, between one extreme and another.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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Establishing an effective and repeatable planning process is critical to the success of any team.
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To not move around, observe, and analyze, in order to make the best decisions possible, was to fail as a leader and fail the team.
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Cover and Move, Simple, Prioritize and Execute, and Decentralized Command.
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Discipline equals freedom.
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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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