Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
Why 'Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win' is a Must-Read
Extreme Ownership – The Leadership Philosophy That Changes Everything Extreme Ownership is a powerful and transformative leadership manual that transcends the battlefield to offer universal principles for success in business and life. Written by former Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, the book's core philosophy is simple: A leader must take full responsibility for everything in their world. Everything. There are no bad teams, only bad leaders. When things go wrong, the leader must look inward, not outward, to find the solution. The book masterfully interweaves gripping, real-life combat stories from the authors' time in Iraq with practical, actionable business lessons. Each chapter introduces a leadership principle—such as Decentralized Command, Believe, and Prioritize and Execute—and then demonstrates its application in both a life-or-death military scenario and a challenging corporate environment. Extreme Ownership is a demanding read that challenges the reader to shed the ego, stop making excuses, and embrace the hard truth that ultimate responsibility rests with them. It is an essential text for anyone in a leadership position, offering a clear, concise, and battle-tested framework for building high-performing teams and achieving victory.
Notable Quotes from 'Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win'
"Extreme Ownership: Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame."
"Discipline equals freedom."
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