A leader must care about the troops, but at the same time the leader must complete the mission, and in doing so there will be risk and sometimes unavoidable consequences to the troops.
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Good leaders are rare; bad leaders are common.
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A leader must care about the troops, but at the same time the leader must complete the mission, and in doing so there will be risk and sometimes unavoidable consequences to the troops.
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The focus must always be on how to best accomplish the mission.
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Is this what I want to be? This? Is this all I’ve got—is this everything I can give? Is this going to be my life? Do I accept that?
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There are no bad units, only bad officers. This captures the essence of what Extreme Ownership is all about.
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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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Extreme Ownership. Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.
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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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For this reason, they must believe in the cause for which they are fighting.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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Discipline equals freedom.
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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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The most fundamental and important truths at the heart of Extreme Ownership: there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.
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If the plan is simple enough, everyone understands it, which means each person can rapidly adjust and modify what he or she is doing. If the plan is too complex, the team can’t make rapid adjustments to it, because there is no baseline understanding of it.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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