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.
JOCKO WILLINKTo 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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It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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Stop researching every aspect of it and reading all about it and debating the pros and cons of it, Start doing it.
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Our freedom to operate and maneuver had increased substantially through disciplined procedures. Discipline equals freedom.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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We 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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Leaders must accept total responsibility, own problems that inhibit performance, and develop solutions to those problems.
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The infamous they.
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Don’t fight stress. Embrace it. Turn it on itself. Use it to make yourself sharper and more alert. Use it to make you think and learn and get better and smarter and more effective. Use the stress to make you a better you.
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As a leader, it is up to you to explain the bigger picture to him—and to all your front line leaders. That is a critical component of leadership
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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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Take care of your gear and your gear will take care of you.
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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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The leader must own everything in his or her world.
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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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People do not follow robots.
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