Leadership requires finding the equilibrium in the dichotomy of many seemingly contradictory qualities, between one extreme and another.
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Good leaders don’t make excuses.
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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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But we can’t ever think we are too good to fail or that our enemies are not capable, deadly, and eager to exploit our weaknesses. We must never get complacent. This is where controlling the ego is most important.
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The only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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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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Don’t expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won’t be. Don’t count on motivation. Count on Discipline.
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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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The test for a successful brief is simple: Do the team and the supporting elements understand it?
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But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
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I can remember many times when my boat crew struggled. It was easy to make excuses for our team’s performance and why it wasn’t what it should have been. But I learned that good leaders don’t make excuses. Instead, they figure out a way to get it done and win.
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The leader must own everything in his or her world.
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Get after it.
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Whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be comfortable accepting some level of risk.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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leadership is the single greatest factor in any team’s performance.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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