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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

by Jocko Willink , Leif Babin

Summary & Key Takeaways

When things go wrong, our natural instinct is to point fingers and find blame. But what if the most powerful leaders do the exact opposite? What if winning in any environment, from the battlefield to the boardroom, comes down to one radical principle?In today’s 5-minute briefing on the powerful leadership lessons from Navy SEALs, “Extreme Ownership,” we explore this single, non-negotiable concept. Discover why the ultimate responsibility for success and failure rests with the leader, no matter the circumstances.

About the Author

Jocko Willink

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Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and leadership expert who commanded Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi in Iraq. As the co-founder of the leadership consulting firm Echelon Front, he translates high-stakes combat principles into actionable strategies for the business …

Leif Babin

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Leif Babin is a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL officer and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller "Extreme Ownership." He served as a platoon commander in Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi, earning the Silver Star and Bronze Star. Babin’s authority stems from his experience as a …

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