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
JOCKO WILLINKFor this reason, they must believe in the cause for which they are fighting.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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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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Extreme Ownership. Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.
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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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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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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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Don’t ask your leader what you should do, tell them what you are going to do.
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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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Relax. Look around. Make a call.
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Cover and Move, Simple, Prioritize and Execute, and Decentralized Command.
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A good leader has nothing to prove, but everything to prove.
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The infamous they.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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You have to BE VIGILANT. You have to be ON GUARD. You have to HOLD THE LINE on the seemingly insignificant little things— things that shouldn’t matter—but that do.
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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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