A leader must care about the troops, but at the same time t… - Jocko Willink

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A leader must care about the troops, but at the same time the leader must complete the mission, and in doing so there will be risk and sometimes unavoidable consequences to the troops.

Jocko Willink

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Alternative Names: John Gretton "Jocko" Willink • John Gretton Willink

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When leaders who epitomize Extreme Ownership drive their teams to achieve a higher standard of performance, they must recognize that when it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.

There are no bad units, only bad officers.”3 This captures the essence of what Extreme Ownership is all about.

Engage with them,” directed Jocko. “Build a personal relationship with them. Explain to them what you need from them and why, and ask them what you can do to help them get you what you need. Make them a part of your team,

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