Leadership Principles: Chapters 7 & 8

What does BTF stand for?

Relax, look around, and make a call is what principle?

Leaders must determine the highest priority task and execute. This is an example of?

An effective means to help prioritize and execute under pressure is to do what?

In the chapter Prioritize and Execute, it is crucial for leaders at the top of the organization to?

Which of the following statements is false to implement prioritize and execute?

Pushing the decision making down to the subordinate, front-line leader is an example of?

For any leader, placing full faith and trust in junior leaders to allow them to manage their team is an example of?

What is a SEAL term for a serious cheap shot or sucker punch?

SEAL teams are divided into teams of how many?

Who was the first member of Task Unit Bruiser killed in action?

Leaders did not ask what to do, they said what they were going to do.

Human beings are generally not capable of managing more than how many people?

Junior leaders must be ________________ rather than __________________.

Constantly communicating and pushing information is considered?

This attitude creates a disconnect between leaders and the troops.

Understanding proper positioning is a key component to?

What requires simple, clear, concise orders that are easily understood by everyone in the chain of command?

Teams that are small enough that one person can truly lead them is called?

Focus on identifying and executing the highest priority tasks to maintain effectiveness.
"Relax, look around, and make a call" encapsulates the principle of prioritization under pressure.
Leaders should step back from immediate tasks to understand the broader strategic picture.
Effective prioritization involves anticipating problems and being a step ahead of potential issues.
Avoid focusing on the lowest priority problems as this hinders effective execution.

Decentralized command involves empowering subordinate leaders to make decisions for their teams.
Trusting junior leaders to manage their teams fosters greater autonomy and responsibility.
SEAL teams are structured in small units of 4 to 6 members for effective leadership.
Situational awareness is crucial; constant communication among team members is necessary.
Leaders should avoid battlefield aloofness to prevent disconnect from their troops.
Understanding proper positioning is essential for implementing decentralized command effectively.
Simple and clear orders enable streamlined communication within the chain of command.
Proper span of control ensures that leaders can effectively oversee their teams without overwhelming them; typically 6 to 10 individuals.