It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate. You have to drive your CTO to exercise Extreme Ownership — to acknowledge mistakes, stop blaming ot… - Jocko Willink

The true test for a good brief,” Jocko continued, “is not whether the senior officers are impressed. It’s whether or not the troops that are going to execute the operation actually understand it. Everything else is bullshit.

Accountability is an important tool that leaders must utilize. However, it should not be the primary tool. It must be balanced with other leadership tools, such as making sure people understand the why, empowering subordinates, and trusting they will do the right thing without direct oversight because they fully understand the importance of doing so.

The focus must always be on how to best accomplish the mission.