In the business world, and in life, there are inherent complexities. It is critical to keep plans and communication simple.
JOCKO WILLINKEven the most competent of leaders can be overwhelmed if they try to tackle multiple problems or a number of tasks simultaneously.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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Get after it.
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Our egos don’t like to take blame.
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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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When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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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 ask your leader what you should do, tell them what you are going to do.
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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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The infamous they.
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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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All elements within the greater team are crucial and must work together to accomplish the mission, mutually supporting one another for that singular purpose.
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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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Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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The goal of leadership seems simple: to get people to do what they need to do to support the mission and the team.
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