More than a decade of continuous war and tough combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan gave birth to a new generation of leaders in the ranks of America’s fighting forces.
JOCKO WILLINKTake care of your gear and your gear will take care of you.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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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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Whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be comfortable accepting some level of risk.
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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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After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.
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That’s it. When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: Good.
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All animals, including humans, need to see the connection between action and consequence in order to learn or react appropriately.
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Leaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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Extreme Ownership. Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.
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A mission statement tells your troops what you are doing.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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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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When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate. When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountable.
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Take care of your gear and your gear will take care of you.
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The best leaders are not driven by ego or personal agendas.
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