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.
JOCKO WILLINKThe Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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There is only hard work, late nights, early mornings, practice, rehearsal, repetition, study, sweat, blood, toil, frustration, and discipline.
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But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
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The most impressive thing about this improvement in performance was that it did not come from a major process change or an advance in technology. Instead, it came through a leadership principle that has been around for ages: Simple.
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It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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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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Decisively engaged?
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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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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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If we could execute with a monumental effort just to reach an immediate goal that everyone could see, we could then continue to the next visually.
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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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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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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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In the SEAL Teams, the bond of our brotherhood is our strongest weapon. If you take that away from us, we lose our most important quality as a team.
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Leadership is simple, but not easy.
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