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Leadership Book Club: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

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Is extreme ownership the key to unlocking your leadership potential? In this episode of Love and Leadership, Kristen and Mike dive into "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, a book that's been transformative for Mike's leadership journey. They break down the core principles of this Navy SEAL-inspired approach to leadership, discussing how taking full responsibility for everything in your world can lead to better decision-making and team performance. Kristen also shares some of her initial skepticism and the challenges she faced with the book's military-heavy narrative. This episode offers practical insights on how to apply extreme ownership in your professional life, while also highlighting the importance of finding your own leadership style. Discover how this powerful concept can reshape your approach to leadership and drive success in your organization.

Highlights:

The concept of extreme ownership and how it applies to leadership in business
The importance of simplifying plans and communication in complex situations
How to prioritize and execute tasks effectively when everything seems urgent
The power of decentralized command and empowering team members
The balance between taking ownership and maintaining mental health
The significance of understanding the "why" behind decisions and directives
The value of leading both up and down the chain of command
The dichotomy of leadership and finding balance in seemingly contradictory requirements
The goal of working yourself out of a job by creating more leaders
The importance of finding your own leadership style and mentors

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Mike’s Recommended Episodes from the Jocko Podcast:

69 David Berke
129 The General Principles of War
163 Jason Redman
164-166 Psychology For the Fighting Man
303-306 How NOT to Lead
351 SEALS, Spec Ops, and Psychedelics
383 Bill

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Highlights:

The concept of extreme ownership and how it applies to leadership in business
The importance of simplifying plans and communication in complex situations
How to prioritize and execute tasks effectively when everything seems urgent
The power of decentralized command and empowering team members
The balance between taking ownership and maintaining mental health
The significance of understanding the "why" behind decisions and directives
The value of leading both up and down the chain of command
The dichotomy of leadership and finding balance in seemingly contradictory requirements
The goal of working yourself out of a job by creating more leaders
The importance of finding your own leadership style and mentors

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Mike’s Recommended Episodes from the Jocko Podcast:

69 David Berke
129 The General Principles of War
163 Jason Redman
164-166 Psychology For the Fighting Man
303-306 How NOT to Lead
351 SEALS, Spec Ops, and Psychedelics
383 Bill

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