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As a leader, you have to balance the dichotomy, to be resolute where it matters but never inflexible and uncompromising on matters of little importance to the overall good of the team and the strategic mission.

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Good leaders are rare; bad leaders are common.
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Bad Goodness Leadership
Our egos don’t like to take blame.
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Blame Ourselves
The infamous they.
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Famous One Liner
It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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Deep Tolerance Yourself
Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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Democracy Enemy Remember
Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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Believe Himself Important Possible Win
Cover and Move, Simple, Prioritize and Execute, and Decentralized Command.
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Act Simplicity
The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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Leadership Virtue
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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In the business world, and in life, there are inherent complexities. It is critical to keep plans and communication simple.
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Business Life Simplicity World
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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Greatness Leadership Necessary Simplicity Team Weakness
The leader must own everything in his or her world.
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Himself Leadership World
Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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Planning Simplicity
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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Blame Development Failure Leadership Mistake Oneself Win
That’s it. When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: Good.
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As a leader, you have to balance the dichotomy, to be resolute where it matters but never inflexible and uncompromising on matters of little importance to the overall good of the team and the strategic mission.

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As a leader, you have to balance the dichotomy, to be resolute where it matters but never inflexible and uncompromising on matters of little importance to the overall good of the team and the strategic mission.

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