"Quite simply, the best and most practical leadership book I've ever read. Most leadership books are shit, but this is chuck full of super practical and applicable notes."
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The dichotomy of leadership perfectly summarized.
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SEALs handle risk like the best startups.
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Briefing processes have to be forums that encourage debate from even the most junior personnel, not lectures.
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The true test for a good briefing is whether the folks on the ground understands it. Everything else is bullshit.
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When a leader is stuck in the muntiane, he cannot provide effective command and control. If he is too distant, he does not understand enough to lead effectively. Positioning is critical.
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Proper positioning as a key leadership skillset.
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Blaming the team is one of the worst mistakes a leader can make.
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Reminded me of the basic fact - strong leadership is contagious and recursive.
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The best summary I've heard in terms of how to handle multiple demands yet drive team towards focus.
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Leaders at every single chain of the command must clearly understand the why and the hows of the strategy, and back each other up with information, candor and trust.
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Even the most competent leaders can get overwhelmed when there is more than one focus. Critical to focus team on one thing, make sure that is well underway, before thinking about anything else.
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The most fundamental aspect of leadership is belief. If you don't believe, you cannot lead.
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There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.
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This is the best, most practical and concise explanation of why simple matters. Basically, when things go wrong (as they always do), complex plans actually compound the situation and make things far worse. Drive towards clear baseline understanding, not comprehensive plans.
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The only meaningful measure for a leader is whether his team wins or fails.
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Great simple laws to follow and execute on when everything feels so chaotic, lost and confusing.
