Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win

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Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin outlines crucial leadership lessons learned from their experiences as Navy SEALs in Iraq, showing how these principles apply to business and organizational leadership. The authors stress the importance of leaders taking full responsibility for their team's performance, emphasizing that blame-shifting hinders progress, while ownership drives mission success. The book explores combat strategies, such as simplicity in planning and decentralized command, and illustrates their relevance through real-life military and business examples, teaching leaders to build trust, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing situations for optimal results.