Death Before Dishonor (Be a person of integrity) You Can't Surge Trust (Be trustworthy) When In Command, Command (Be confident in yourself) We All Ha… - William H. McRaven

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Death Before Dishonor (Be a person of integrity)
You Can't Surge Trust (Be trustworthy)
When In Command, Command (Be confident in yourself)
We All Have Our Frog Floats (Have a little humility)
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday (Demonstrate that you have stamina)
Run To The Sound Of The Guns (Be aggressive in solving problems)
Sua Sponte (Encourage your employees to take the initiative)
Who Dares Wins (Be prepared to take risks!)
Hope Is Not A Strategy (Do the detailed planning necessary for success)
No Plan Survives First Contact With The Enemy (Have a Plan B)
It Pays To Be A Winner (Establish standards of conduct and performance
A Shepherd Should Smell Like His Sheep (Spend time on the "factory floor")
Troop The Line (Listen to your employees)
Expect What You Inspect (The quality of your work will depend on the quality of your oversight)
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate (Communicate your actions)
When In Doubt, Overload (Work hard to covercome your shortfalls)
Can You Stand Before The Long Green Table? (Be accountable for your actions)
Always Have A Swim Buddy (Have a partner in your leadership journey)

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About William H. McRaven

William Harry McRaven (born 6 November 1955) is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command from August 8, 2011, to August 28, 2014. Since January 2015, he has served as the chancellor of The University of Texas System.

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1. Be fair and honorable in your business dealings. It's the only way that you and your employees can leave a legacy to be proud of.
2. Never lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. The culture of your organization starts with you.
Own your lapses in judgment. It happens to everyone. Correct the problem and return to being a person of good character.

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1. Foster a culture of action, allowing the rank and file to take the initiative and fix problems that need addressing.
2. Accept the fact that this will lead to zealousness and the occasional screwup. This overenthusiasm is better than a culture of inaction.
3. Praise those who attempt to solve problems on their own, even if the results are not as expected.

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