Why Losing Your Cool Is Weakness
The power of self-control is an ancient concept This isn’t a new concept. Israel’s King Solomon wrote about this nearly 3,000 years ago: He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, An...
1 Elo 20223min
How To Think Strategically
At a recent Extreme Ownership Muster, our two-day leadership conference, a participant asked Jocko: “How often should I be thinking strategically, and how often should I be thinking tactically?” Ta...
18 Heinä 20223min
How to Lead Up The Chain of Command
Often, when people think of leadership, they think of a senior person leading a team of people that report to them. That’s leading down the chain of command. But just as important—or perhaps even more...
7 Heinä 20224min
Who Is A Leader?
When we use the term “leader,” people usually think of the CEO, the senior executive team, or those at the very top of an organization. Many people don’t see themselves as leaders—particularly if they...
14 Kesä 20225min
Accountability
Often, leaders we work with demand more accountability for people with whom they work. “We need to start holding people accountable,” they tell us. Such comments are often accompanied by complaints of...
31 Touko 20224min
Check The Ego
Ego drives us to do extraordinary things. It makes people want to win; strive to be the best in their field or industry. But ego can also be the most destructive force imaginable. In Extreme Ownership...
11 Touko 20223min
Leadership Capital
Think of the amount of influence you have on the people around you as a bank account. Leadership capital represents the funds available in that account. In every interaction with others, you are eithe...
3 Touko 20225min
The Power of Detachment
How do you handle multiple problems at the same time? The answer is DETACH. When you detach—when you pull yourself out of the details, it gives you a better perspective on the strategic goals and what...
14 Huhti 20223min
