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Jocko Willink revolutionized leadership with the concept of 'Extreme Ownership. ' In combat and in business, there are no bad teams, only bad leaders. If the team fails, it's the leader's fault. If the instructions weren't clear, it's the leader's fault. By taking total responsibility for everything in his world, Jocko teaches that you gain the power to change it. Blame is a loss of control; ownership is the reclamation of power.
"There are no bad teams, only bad leaders."
"Discipline equals freedom."
"A leader must be calm but not robotic."
"Detachment is one of the most powerful tools a leader can have."
"Extreme ownership. Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame."
"The goal of a leader is to work themselves out of a job."
"To be a good leader, you must first be a good follower."
"Humility is the most important quality a leader can have."
"When things are going bad, there’s going to be some good that will come from it. Derailed? Good."
"Decentralized Command: No one person can manage every single detail."
"Implementing Extreme Ownership requires checking your ego and operating with a high degree of humility."
"The best way to lead is by example."
"Leadership is a gift. It's an honor. It's a privilege."
"Integrity is the only strategy that survives the brutal iteration of combat and organizational leadership."
"The goal is to be a leader, not a boss."
"A leader must lead, but also be ready to follow."
"The leader is responsible for everything in the mission."
"Over-discipline can lead to a lack of initiative."
"It's not what you preach, it's what you tolerate."
"We have to prepare for the worst case scenario."
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