Extreme Ownership Leadership Principles

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What is the name of Jocko Willink & Leif Babin's company?

  • The Leaders Affiliation
  • The Front Echelon (correct)
  • The Mighty Sword
  • The Smooth Seal

In what city in Iraq do the battles take place in the book Extreme Ownership?

  • Najaf
  • Basra
  • Ramadi (correct)
  • Zubayr

What statement is true?

  • The Leader is truly and ultimately responsible for everything (correct)
  • A Leader has to be 6 foot tall to be effective
  • A Leader always has an excuse
  • The Leader shall fire you immediately when a problem presents itself

What is an example of anti-change?

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No one is infallible.

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What did Leif Babin learn after observing the transformation of Boat Crew 2 and Boat Crew 6?

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Who were the three Navy SEALs who perished in the Battle of Ramadi?

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When it comes to standards as a leader, which statement is true?

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A person who suffers from a context of ownership and accepts zero responsibility is known as?

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Team members, Departments, and supporting assets ____ always cover and move, help each other, work together, and support each other to win.

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_________ do arise often on teams.

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Cover and Move means teamwork, mutually supporting one another for that singular purpose.

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Who gets a vote?

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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is ______, _____, and _______.

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Keep it simple and we can expand as we get more experience, simplifying as much as possible is _______ to _______.

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What does the author mean by stirring up the 'Hornet's Nest'?

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What does the author explain the term 'Prioritize and Execute'?

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To implement 'Prioritize and Execute' in any business, team or organization, a leader must:

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Why is it important to implement Decentralized Command?

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In which of the following situations does Decentralized Command become a necessity?

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Decentralized Command enables us:

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Camp Marc Lee was formally known as _________?

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Team participation - even from the most junior personnel - is critical in developing bold, innovative solutions to problem sets.

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Whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be _____________ accepting some level of risk.

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As a leader employing Extreme Ownership, what should you do if your team isn't doing what you need them to do?

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How did Jocko and Leif react and respond to an email from their CO with the question, 'Did you coordinate an appropriate QRF?'

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What was Chris Kyle's position on Charlie Platoon?

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What does PID stand for?

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Why didn't the friendly sniper shoot the target inside the second story of building 127?

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Why was the Team Warrior's company commander upset at Leif?

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Leif stated 'In order to succeed, leaders must _____.'

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The engineering company's CEO, Darla, had two problematic senior engineers (Eduardo and Nigel). What did Darla do to overcome this issue?

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Jocko had taught Leif that a leader's default setting should be ____ rather than _____.

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Leif stated there is always a 100% right solution.

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Leif stated 'Leaders must make decisions promptly, then be ready to adjust those decisions quickly based on evolving situations and new information.'

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According to Leif, 'Outcomes are always certain; and success is always guaranteed.'

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The authors of Extreme Leadership noted that discipline is the pathway to:

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The authors noted that one of the most powerful tools a leader has is recognizing that leadership requires:

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According to the authors, which of the following statements is not true?

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The more disciplined standard operating procedures (SPO's) a team employs, the more freedom they have to practice _______________ and thus they can execute faster, sharper and more efficiently.

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In pointing out that leaders have nothing to prove but everything to prove, the authors noted that leaders do not have to gloat or revel in their position but must develop the trust and confidence of their team that they will:

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The authors noted that a leader must have a competitive spirit but also be ________.

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The authors noted that a leader must be close with _________ but not too close.

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According to the authors, a leader has nothing to prove but everything to prove by virtue of ________ and position.

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According to the authors, a good leader must be:

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According to the authors, a good leader must be:

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Flashcards

Extreme Ownership

The leader is ultimately responsible for everything within their team.

Anti-Change Attitudes

Statements like 'We've always done it this way' represent resistance to improvement.

Infallibility

Leaders who recognize their own limitations.

Bad Teams

Ineffective teams are often a result of poor leadership.

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Cover and Move

Mutual support and teamwork (in combat).

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Clear Communication

Plans need to be communicated simply and directly.

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Situational Awareness

The importance of understanding the battlefield's context.

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Prompt Decisions

Making decisions quickly but adapting to new information.

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Decentralized Command

Empowering subordinate leaders to make decisions.

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Team Participation

Incorporating junior members into problem-solving.

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Subordinate Trust

Leaders should trust and support those under them.

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Balanced Leadership

Finding harmony between seemingly opposing traits.

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Discipline

Discipline fosters freedom and effective execution.

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Flexible Decisions

Adapting decisions based on new information.

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Courage & Humility

Two essential qualities for effective leadership.

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Camp Marc Lee

A memorial honoring Navy SEAL Marc Lee.

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Logical Actions

Leaders should base actions on logic.

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Proven Rank

Leaders should be responsible, regardless of their position.

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Trust & Confidence

Building trust and confidence within the team.

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Team Empowerment

Giving authority and responsibility to your team.

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Operational Outcomes

The results of a military operation.

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Ramadi, Iraq

The location of the events described in "Extreme Ownership."

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The Front Echelon

The name of the company founded by Willink and Babin.

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Simple Plans

Easily understandable and easily communicated plans.

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Risk Management

Taking into consideration the potential for loss when making a decision.

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Study Notes

Company Information

  • Jocko Willink and Leif Babin founded a company called The Front Echelon.

Combat Location

  • The actions described in "Extreme Ownership" occur in Ramadi, Iraq.

Leadership Principles

  • A leader is ultimately responsible for everything within their team.
  • Statements like "We have always done it this way" represent anti-change attitudes.
  • Recognizing that no one is infallible is crucial for leaders.

Team Dynamics

  • Effective teams are marked by the principle "There are no bad teams, only bad leaders."
  • The essence of teamwork is summarized in the phrase "Cover and Move" which emphasizes mutual support.

Communication & Planning

  • Plans must be communicated in simple, clear, and concise terms.
  • Keeping communication simple is regarded as crucial to success in any endeavor.

Reaction to Adversity

  • The enemy always has a say in operational outcomes, making situational awareness vital.
  • Decisions must be made promptly but adjusted as new information arises.

Command Structure

  • Decentralized Command empowers subordinate leaders to make decisions and adjustments.
  • This structure helps manage risk and accomplish missions efficiently.

Team Engagement

  • Participation from all team members, including juniors, is vital for innovative problem-solving.
  • Trusting subordinate leaders encourages adaptability and ownership.

Leadership Qualities

  • Leaders must find a balance between seemingly contradictory qualities, such as being aggressive but not overbearing.
  • Discipline is essential as it facilitates freedom and effective execution.

Decision-Making

  • Outcomes are not guaranteed; flexibility in leadership decisions is necessary based on evolving situations.
  • A good leader recognizes the importance of both courage and humility in their role.

Key Events

  • Camp Marc Lee, previously known as Sharkbase, honors Navy SEAL Marc Lee, the first to fall in Iraq.

Quotes on Leadership

  • "In order to succeed, leaders must act on logic and be comfortable under pressure."
  • "Leaders have nothing to prove but everything to prove by virtue of rank."

Outcomes and Expectations

  • Leaders should foster trust and confidence within their teams through good judgment and decision-making.
  • It is important to empower teams while maintaining oversight to ensure effective execution of missions.

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