Extreme Ownership
by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
Presented by: Richard McSwain
“Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is a guide to leadership derived from the authors’ experiences as Navy SEALs, particularly during their service in Iraq. The core concept of the book is that leadership is the most important factor in whether a team succeeds or fails.
The title “Extreme Ownership” refers to the idea that leaders must fully own every aspect of their teams, including all decisions and their outcomes, both good and bad. This philosophy is presented through various principles, each illustrated by specific stories from Willink and Babin’s deployments.
Key principles include: 1) Leadership is the single greatest factor in any team’s performance. 2) The best leaders don’t just make good decisions—they own all of their decisions and outcomes, good or bad. 3) Effective leaders lead up and down the chain of command, ensuring that their mission, team, and individual purposes align.
The book stresses the importance of clarity in mission planning, the necessity of decisiveness under pressure, and the importance of being agile and responsive to change. It also discusses the critical nature of team cohesion, asserting that everyone must believe in the mission and plan for operations to succeed.
“Extreme Ownership” ultimately teaches that strong leadership is about much more than giving orders and managing teams—it’s about embracing responsibility and being driven to accomplish a mission by guiding others to success.
WHEN:
Friday, September 6, 2024
Presentation: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM (US Central Time)
Meet Life Long Learners and Open Discussion:
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM (US Central Time)
WHERE (either):
In Person
Wittigs Building
2018 Ave B, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas
or VIA ZOOM
**You must register to receive the Zoom Link**
You do not need to have read the book to attend the event.
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