People do not follow robots.
JOCKO WILLINKThe only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails.
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We wrote this so that the leadership lessons can continue to impact teams beyond the battlefield in all leadership situations—any company, team, or organization in which a group of people strives to achieve a goal and accomplish a mission.
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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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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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Waiting for the 100 percent right and certain solution leads to delay, indecision, and an inability to execute.
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But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
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Relax. Look around. Make a call.
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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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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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Don’t ask your leader what you should do, tell them what you are going to do.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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The most fundamental and important truths at the heart of Extreme Ownership: there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.
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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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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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Staying ahead of the curve prevents a leader from being overwhelmed when pressure is applied and enables greater decisiveness.
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A mission statement tells your troops what you are doing.
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