The leader must own everything in his or her world.
JOCKO WILLINKThe only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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In order to convince and inspire others to follow and accomplish a mission, a leader must be a true believer in the mission.
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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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Leadership isn’t one person leading a team. It is a group of leaders working together, up and down the chain of command, to lead.
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Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
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Good leaders are rare; bad leaders are common.
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His realistic assessment, acknowledgment of failure, and ownership of the problem were key to developing a plan to improve performance and ultimately win.
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Generally, when a leader struggles, the root cause behind the problem is that the leader has leaned too far in one direction and steered off course. Awareness.
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A leader must lead but also be ready to follow. Sometimes, another member of the team—perhaps a subordinate or direct report—might be in a better position to develop a plan, make a decision, or lead through a specific situation.
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There is no easy way.
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Staying ahead of the curve prevents a leader from being overwhelmed when pressure is applied and enables greater decisiveness.
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The infamous they.
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Departments and groups within the team must break down silos, depend on each other and understand who depends on them.
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It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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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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