When a leader takes too much ownership, there is no ownership left for the team or subordinate leaders to take. So the team loses initiative, they lo… - Jocko Willink

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When a leader takes too much ownership, there is no ownership left for the team or subordinate leaders to take. So the team loses initiative, they lose momentum, they won't make any decision, they just sit around and wait to be told what to do.

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Also Known As: Jocko
Alternative Names: John Gretton "Jocko" Willink John Gretton Willink

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