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The influential Andrew Carnegie said, "No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit." We just cannot seem to help ourselves.  We feel like we have to do it all. Whether it is a function of a lack of support around us (which is usually our fault for not recruiting well) or an unhealthy sized superhero ego (which is always our fault)...delegation has been a challenge literally since the beginning of time. Great news though about delegation, when it is done right, it will change the game for you. John Maxwell said it clearly, “If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.” Let's start with what delegation is, and what it is not. Delegation is… A Transfer of authority Craig Groeschel said “When you delegate tasks, you create followers. When you delegate authority, you create leaders.”  You've heard it before, everything rises and falls on leadership.  The height of your leadership determines the height of your team's leadership.  When you transfer authority, you empower someone else to execute and achieve the results. Delegation is… A powerful method of growth and margin I recently read about some of the world's remarkable leaders like Mark Cuban, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and some of the habits they carry.  Many of them read books for hours at a time.  HOW?  They have delegated.  They realize that the growth of their team and organization are dependent on their own growth so they delegate to build margin for more growth.  It is a growth snowball! Delegation… Creates a more stable product and process When you try to do all things every time, they are going to be done with varying levels of commitment and quality. When you delegate one thing to someone, it will have a greater level of integrity and quality because they focus on that thing while you can turn your entire attention to the highest and best use of your time. Delegation is not… Transferring your responsibility Jocko Wilink's powerful book “Extreme Ownership” is a punch-you-in-the-mouth reminder that even though delegation pushes down; leadership, authority, and ownership pushes up.  This is why training is so crucial and why it cannot be the first thing to go when times get tough.  Training empowers delegation which empowers quality and efficiency which then empowers serious competitive advantage and growth. A lack of training empowers frustration and spirals in a decline to the wheels falling off an organization Delegation is not…  An Abdication of tasks Healthy delegation lays out a clear role, step-by-step training, and ongoing accountability and coaching Unhealthy abdication simply says, “Here go do this” and then moves on without repetitive, predictable, and meaningful training Abdication is evidence of our own self-centeredness whereas delegation serves others Delegation is not… Micro-Managing It's easy to micro-manage; simply ask the wrong questions at wrong times Delegation embraces repetitive, predictable, and meaningful questions at predictable times to the right people who have been repetitiously equipped with the predictable tools But how? First thing to do is to write down EVERY SINGLE TASK THAT YOU DO IN YOUR BUSINESS on a spreadsheet.  I mean everything!   If you answer phones, write it down.  If you respond to social media messages, write it down.  If you take out the trash, clean the windows, go on sales calls, sit through industry meetings, bid, estimate, job cost, or order materials...whatever you do, write it down. Small tasks, big tasks, write it down. Once you've exhausted everything you can think about, then it is time to prioritize those tasks and understand exactly what they are worth and how “delegatable” they are. The first column after the task could potentially be the most telling.   Your time. Time is the most valuable commodity that you have.  You cannot create more.  You cannot buy more.  You can not recapture what is lost.   Next to each task write down the average amount of minutes it takes you to complete this task each week. Next is to rank your “energy” with these tasks. There are one of three possibilities to indicate when filling out this column that can be done by answering a simple question.    Does this task give me energy, suck me dry, or it is so-so?” If that task gives you energy when you have completed it, type in the word UP  If the task sucks the life out of you and you leave more drained than when you started, then type in the word DOWN. If the tasks leaves you thinking, “That's ok...it's no big deal” then mark it with a NEUTRAL. There you go...UP, DOWN, or NEUTRAL Does it give you energy or does it not? The third column is to rank the type of task this is.  If this is something that ONLY YOU CAN DO, and nobody else could ever possibly do this, then you write a “1”.  There should not be many of those by the way. If this is a task that you did not think could be delegated, but the more you think about it, you think, “Well, maybe so”, then write a “2”. If this is a task that you know you can delegate, you should have done it a while ago, but you just haven't, then write a “3”. You should have WAY more 2's and 3's than you do 1's.  If you have a lot of 1s, you need to re-evaluate how important you see yourself in the business...that is not healthy long term.  Remember, great leaders cannot go to higher levels without great people. A list of 1's may reveal the desire to meddle. Time for the big reveal.  Once ranked, go pick all of your tasks with a “2” or “3” and “Down” written next to it… especially those that take a lot of time.  Once identified, ask these four questions… Who will you delegate it to? (separate slide) How will you train that person? (separate slide) How will you track regular progress? (separate slide) When will you get started? (separate slide) The final missing piece to a simple and powerful training process for you and your team is IMPLEMENTATION. I will take a half-baked plan with full implementation versus a perfect plan with half-baked implementation. I quote Joe Calloway all of the time because it is so powerful, “Vision without IMPLEMENTATION is hallucination”. If you meet with your team on a regular basis to review what you have delegated, while also delegating new tasks, it will work.  If you do not share meet, it will not work. Start delegating and stop belly-aching.    

Have you ever been in a crisis and wondered how to overcome or cope with the associated stress? Building resilience is an effective technique for overcoming adversity, coping with stressful situations, and leading a better quality of life. Difficult moments are likely to impair your health, mood, and appearance. Building resilience enables us to regain control and cope with stress, trauma, and turbulence during uncertainty. So, how does doing hard things increase our resilience?  How Does Resilience Help in Adversity? While situations differ with individuals, resilient people tend to tolerate emotional distress resulting from difficult times. Such individuals tend to find better ways of bouncing back to normalcy.  Building resilience is an ongoing process with no fixed strategy. Each person's journey is unique, and so is the time individuals take to attain resilience. Through resilience, we learn to cope with hard things, times, and experiences without numbing emotions with drugs and substance abuse, among other unhealthy means. Ways in “Which” Hard Things Enhance Our Resilience Are you wondering whether there is anything to gain in doing hard things? Hardships help us build resilience in the following ways. Learning to Accept the Truth Building resilience begins by first accepting that we are experiencing a crisis. Living in denial may prolong pain, grief, or sadness and delay healing. Concentrating on situations we cannot control can leave us drained, more anxious, and hopeless. Once we accept our circumstances and feelings and grieve our losses, we free ourselves to focus on what we can control. Reaching Out to Other People When we connect with others, especially family and friends, during adversity, we can boost our moods, relieve stress, and find something good in the change or hard things we are doing. Having a shoulder to lean on can help in being strengthened and build resilience in adversity. Being resilient enables us to prioritize relationships, avoid withdrawing in tough times, avoid toxic people, and create social networks. Embracing Self-care Routines Doing hard things can drain us physically and mentally or even lead to serious health, immunity, and digestive issues. Self-care is an essential part of building resilience and overcoming stressful situations. Some of the self-care activities to enhance our resilience include the following: Getting adequate sleep. Exercising regularly. Body-mind relaxation techniques. Healthy dieting. Developing stress level management skills. Discovering Our Purpose and Meaning in Life Situations and hardships should not define us as individuals. We can uphold our identity, prevent hard things from overwhelming us, and handle problems prospectively by focusing on things that instill purpose and meaning in our lives. Building resilience enables us to focus on things geared toward our satisfaction without being defined by circumstances or other people's opinions. Staying Motivated Throughout the Difficult Situation Persistence and endurance through hard times help in coping with adversity. Some ways to stay motivated and persevere through tough times include learning to be grateful, celebrating the little achievements, addressing problems one step at a time, and having a hopeful and positive mindset.  While building resilience in hard times, it is fundamental to recognize our situations' uniqueness. Thus, we should be kind to ourselves to avoid being critics of our coping skills or blaming ourselves for every slip along the way to recovery. You may consult Dr. Jason Jones at our Chiropractic office at Elizabeth city, NC to learn more on how doing “hard” things increases our resilience.  

In-person events may be back but virtual is no longer the poor cousin of events. Still, how do you get the most out of the dynamic and interplay between in-person and virtual? What are future-thinking entrepreneurs and companies doing to generate leads today? And what or who is the missing opportunity for the majority of events? Jonathan Kazarian is the Founder and CEO of Accelevents, a leading virtual and hybrid event management platform recently recognised by Inc. 5000 as one of America's top 100 fastest-growing private companies. Under Jonathan's leadership, the company grew from US$300k to $9m in under 8 months by leveraging the virtual space.  Quotes from this episode:"You can't get away with bad content today, and that's a good thing for the industry.""Events make up (at least) 25% of B2B marketing budget.. and it's at a time where everything is so data-centric right now (that) for organisers to be putting on these events and not have the data to show what action they drove, they're doing themselves a disservice"."Companies are moving towards this model of essentially being a publisher, being a media agency themselves, because that's how they're building their brand."-Jonathan KazarianConnect with Jonathan:Website: www.accelevents.comLinkedIn: jkazarianEmail: jkazarian@accelevents.comJonathan's book recommendation:Extreme ownership: How US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Wilink & Leif BabinConnect with Adelaine:Email: uponarrivalpodcast@gmail.comRecord interviews remotely with Riverside:bit.ly/RecordWithRiversideGet 15% off your subscription with code: AdelaineHost your podcast on Buzzsprout:bit.ly/BuzzsproutGet20AmazonGet $20 Amazon gift card.Edit interviews like a word document with Descript:bit.ly/EditWithDescriptAdelaine's game-changing podcast production AI tool

Applying SEAL training and combat lessons to civilian life. The role humility plays in becoming a better leader. Implementing extreme ownership from the C-suite to the front lines.Former Navy SEAL and CEO of Echelon Front, Leif Babin, discusses why leadership should be viewed as a skill to be learned rather than a talent people naturally possess.CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn  LEARN about Travis Manion FoundationMEET Leif Babin:Leif Babin WebsiteTwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Nie masz czasu czytać tego wpisu? To go posłuchaj! Tutaj albo w postaci podcastu Biznesu Bez Stresu dostępnego we wszystkich rozgłośniach od „Apple” po „Spotify” i „YouTube”! Były amerykański komandos Jocko Wilink jest niewątpliwie jedną z największych gwiazd amerykańskiego i światowego przemysłu motywacyjnego. Choć nie jestem jego wyznawcą, chciałbym cię namówić do obejrzenia na YouTube … Czytaj dalej BBS #0177: Dobra mina do złej gry! →

On this episode of Whiskey Tango Podcast, we do what we're best at: stealing from other podcasts! We play a game we "borrowed" from our friends at Beerly Standing Podcast! Do you believe in the internet "Self-help Gurus" like Jocko Wilink or Tony Robbins? We discuss our hot takes! Oh, Brett suffers a debilitating leg cramp. It's hilarious. Come listen, share and subscribe as we toe the line of cancelation! Upcoming Rumors Shows: Dan Soder: April 28-30 Ian Sirota: May 3 Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Rumors Comedy https://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rumorscomedy/ #podcast #whiskeytango #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube

Having the opportunity to see new parts of this country is something I never take for granted.  In 2019, I had the opportunity to addend a conference near Farmington, Maine and I was fortunate enough to be provided a tour of the Origin Factory.  Origin is a cutting-edge American manufacturing giant that continues to grow  and innovate. It was on that day in the factory that I was able to meet Jon Milan as he showed us around and talked about how the founder, Pete Roberts had an incredible vision of bring textile manufacturing back to America. After meeting Jon, we began having conversation over social media and I learned that we had a shared interest in the outdoors. Jon is an avid outdoorsman and shares nearly every trip into the wild with his boys. Jon has a humble, and refreshing personality that is inspiring and motivating.  During our conversation we talk the outdoors, Jiu Jitsu, American manufacturing, parenting, and leadership in the work place. Be sure to follow along with the Origin story on all their platforms.https://originmaine.comOrigin YouTubeJon Milan InstagramJon Milan FacebookThe Interrupted PodcastThe Interrupted Podcast WebsiteThe Interrupted Podcast YouTube ChannelThe Interrupted Podcast Instagram PageThe Interrupted Podcast Facebook PageSteve's Instagram

This week's guest is Rich Comitz from American Corporate Partners. We talked about his transition and how Rich is continuing to serve the veteran community out of uniform working for ACP. Mentioned in the show:American Corporate Partners - https://www.acp-usa.org/ Patriots Path - https://patriots-path.org/ Books by Jocko Wilink - https://echelonfront.com/extreme-ownership/ and https://echelonfront.com/dichotomy-of-leadership/The Proximity Principle https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/the-proximity-principle-by-ken-coleman https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-comitz/

Courage consists of two parts. The first part is beginning, launching, or getting started — taking a chance in the face of failure and rejection where success is far from given. The second half of courage is persistence. Persistence is the unbreakable will to keep going and driving yourself no matter what.In order to have persistence and to BE persistent, you must also have discipline. Jocko Wilink says, "Freedom is what everyone wants — to be able to act and live with freedom. But the only way to get to a place of freedom is through discipline. If you want financial freedom, you have to have financial discipline. ... Discipline equals freedom applies to every aspect of life: if you want more freedom, get more discipline" To read Brian Tracy's book about the success principles: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55453993-success-principles-of-brian-tracyCome hang in my Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/teamjaim91Or connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/jaim91

Sponsored by: BetterHelp This week we discuss Joe's podcast guests as always. Review Guest list: Jocko Wilink, Philip Goff and Tim Pool   5% of ALL SPONSORSHIP proceeds goes to Justin Wren and his Fight for the Forgotten charity!! This commitment is for now and forever. They will ALWAYS get money as long as we run ads so we appreciate your support too as you listeners are the reason we can do this. Thanks! Stay safe.. Enjoy folks! Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joeroganexperiencereview Please email us here with any suggestions, comments and questions for future shows.. Joeroganexperiencereview@gmail.com Follow Garrett on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/gloveone

In today's episode we talk about anxiety and how it can make you feel hemmed in and claustrophobic, threatening to undo you. Does the Bible offer any advice about how to act in these situations? Psalms 119:105 says, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path". How can God's word be this for us when we're worried and suffering? Tune in to today's broadcast to find out how to apply this to our lives.Support us:            The Internet Safe Cell:  http://gabbwireless.com/promo/TWOLIGHTS30            Get $30 off when you use promo code: TWOLIGHTS30Find us on:                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twolightspodcast/                 Twitter: @Twolightspod                Email: TwoLightsPodcast@Gmail.com                Web page: https://twolightspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Mister Exposition by Kevin MacLeod Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

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In episode #5 Sid and Keith discuss Sid's favorite leadership book EVER and the foundation of his “Emerging Leaders Leadership Course” as they go through and discuss Extreme Ownership by Jocko Wilink.  If you are a business leader, team leader, or even a parent you will not want to miss this thought-provoking episode that will surely leave you reevaluating how you are making your way through life and what you can do to embody Extreme Ownership in your world.

Ownership of your actions is a great way to take control of your life and when you take it to the extreme you can make powerful changes. Check out the useful ideas from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin in Extreme Ownership. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksapplied/support

In today's episode, I talked about the importance of leadership from Jocko Wilink's perspective. I also started a new thing at the beginning of every podcast. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mayuk-sengupta/support

Chris sits down with Stanton Williams, Executive Advisor at Culture Index, a personality profiling system and process that allows leaders to determine where their staff is best suited within an organization as well as hiring the best possible people for a role. On this episode, Chris and Stanton break down every aspect of the Culture Index, Chris elaborates on how much this has helped him personally as well as the Fort Capital team, some experiences Stanton has had in helping organizations move from the 'Start' phase into the 'Scale' phase, and what kind of traits are among folks who are elected to high political office. Enjoy!  Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: www.FortCapitallp.com (04:19) - Stanton's Background (11:38) - What is the Culture Index? (13:20) - Who created the Culture Index? (16:44) - Breaking Down the 7 Traits Measured in the Culture Index (17:07) - Autonomy (18:26) - Sociability (19:59) - Pace (22:21) - Conformity (24:15) - Energy Units (24:54) - Logic (25:49) - Ingenuity (26:43) - The Culture Index Survey (28:04) - The Combinations of Traits and Patterns (28:37) - The 4 Types of People (28:51) - Visionaries (29:36) - Technical People (30:25) - Social People (31:15) - Organizational People (31:53) - Complementary People that Should Surround You and What Buckets Pair Up Well Together (33:22) - When you meet with a company for the first time and they hire you, what happens from there? (35:12) - What do you say if people say you’re full of shit? (37:30) - How often do you see people that have reverse polarity? (38:53) - Do you ever see patterns with someone being in the same role in multiple companies and yet they still fall under reverse polarity? (40:03) - Assuming a company is able to scale but stays small, are there common themes that serve as the reason they stay small? (42:06) - What category do inventors typically fall in? (43:44) - What do you tell the person who’s able to start the company but doesn't realize they can't scale it? (45:40)  - Do most small businesses even know what they want? (47:27) - The two types of CEOs: The Starter and The Scaler (49:31) - When does The Starter know that their time is up? (51:33) - The “C Job” (56:18) - The Cost of Turnover (57:26) - Do you have any Culture Index success stories? Book: The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Wilink (1:03:20) - The Personality Traits of a Politician (1:07:55) - Why don’t companies use this? (1:10:35) - Is there really no way for people to change who they are? (1:13:39) - What would you tell someone who says they want to change? (1:14:50) - Do you have a morning routine? (1:16:03) - What's the best advice you’ve ever been given? (1:16:29) - If you had a billboard that you could put anything on, what would it say? (1:17:40) - What is the best way for people to contact you? Email Stanton: swilliams@cultureindex.com The FORT with Chris Powers is produced by Straight Up Podcasts

Navy seals are the best trained soldiers in the world. They operate in absolutely chaotic situations where miscommunication can mean death. Unclear directions or an individual going on a solo run can mean death. For navy seals, leadership matters. Their rules of leadership are at the core of the book written by Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin. In this episode we go deep on these rules and how they apply to business. The toolkit mentioned at the end of this episode will be available in the next couple of weeks. Sign up at www.usebecause.com/subscribe to get an alert when it goes live.

This episode cover some important lesson from the book leadership strategy and tactics by: Jocko Wilink. This is a longer episode and goes deep into the dichotomy of leadership and non leadership positions. It also covers how to deal with multiple workplace issues and how to grow yourself as a leader in non-management positions. Enjoy

Today I give a review of leadership styles. What they were described as earlier in my career and what I see as the predominant thinking that works is today. I reference two books. Extreme Ownership by Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin and Leaders eat Last by Simon Sinek. They are both very closely related to one another in their end goal which is to create a protected working environment for team members to operate in.

In this second part of a two-part special series I focus on the importance, and process, of finding meaning and purpose in life, as found in the book Man’s Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. Frankl explains how responsibility to oneself and others (and to what life is asking of you) is a vital counterpart to freedom, a concept echoed by many present-day authors, including notable thought leaders like Jordan Peterson and Jocko Wilink. If you only listen to one of these two episodes on Frankl’s book, this is the one to listen to for sure, because we talk and reflect on the second section of the book which is where Frankl goes into detail about the actual process of finding meaning in life. My 15 year old son Joseph joined me for this second part of the series, and offers his generation’s unique perspective on this issue. We definitely added a lot of our own thoughts to what Frankl wrote about this topic, so I hope you enjoy as we discuss: Distinctions between Freud, Adler, and Frankl The importance of the pursuit of meaning in general (the will to meaning) How meaning is found in each and every moment What it means to answering life’s questions for each of us - not just challenges, but gifts as well If people aren’t motivated by money and power, then what does motivate them? How smiling more can make you happier Why is that men tend to have more issues with purpose and meaning? What does Peterson mean when he echoes Frankl’s views on how our “rights” are only half of the conversation - what about the responsibilities that come with those rights? What responsibilities might come with our rights as “freedom loving” Americans? What country might gift the US a statue of responsibility? Did Frankl in 1946 predict accurately that technological advancements in AI and robotics would lead to an increase in existential crises from a lack of meaning and purpose? What does it mean when a person in the Christian faith says their purpose is found in God? How spiritual disciplines fit into the daily practice of seeking purpose in faith What does it mean that we find out who we are by discovering who we are not? There’s no one particular abstract meaning of life - it is unique to each person Our invitation for Jocko Wilink to come on the show and change Joseph’s mind The three specific ways Frankl describes as paths to finding meaning What can be done to turn the tide on the lack of responsibility in society - if anything Links: Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning The TED Talk on smiling Joseph referred to Herzberg’s 2 factor theory (Motivation/Hygiene) for what truly motivates people The Statue of Responsibility prototype at UVU in Utah Jordan Peterson’s Self-Authoring suite Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules For Living: An Antidote to Chaos The 4th Industrial Revolution: A Guardian article about whether a life lived with robots taking over our jobs is really worth living The authentic manhood program, originally taught by Robert Lewis in 2005, where he described a crisis of masculinity due to an unclear idea of what it means to be a man today (and included rejecting passivity as part of the solution) Benjamin Franklin’s exhortation to prayer Jocko Wilink’s Extreme Ownership: How US Navy Seals Lead and Win The great movie about the importance of outlook and attitude, The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life

Christian and Noah share the stories of their first races, discuss one of their major inspirators/influencers in mental toughness- Jocko Wilink, and a host of other subjects.Tell ben@jakroousa.com we sent you! Try it for yourself first-> shop.jakroo.com/Williams-Racing-Academy-2019GO TO http://www.williamsracingacademy.com/coaching-2/ -> and use Code "ECHELON"IG: @williamsracingacademy / @noahspeed_ / @criwilliamsFB: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsRacingAcademy/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheSecondEchelon)

Today we look back over the last few years of the show and select some of the best tools, techniques, strategies and tactics for getting more out of your business, professional and personal life in the areas of profit, marketing, fitness, health, communications and negotiating skills, goal setting, systems, and more. Some principles and techniques apply across business and life.  Since it’s New Year’s Eve let’s start with goal setting and systems. Goals vs. Resolutions and Goals vs. Systems Goals and Goal Setting: Better Ways of Creating goals – Common: I want X result Better: I want X result by Y date Better Yet: I will do the following to achieve X (Measurable result) by Y Date Superior: What systems and actions can I create/do to achieve X [measurable goal or more/better] by Y [specific time frame OR SOONER] Systems vs. Goals Frameworks for organizing/optimizing Information You Use Meta Level Principles – These are built upon natural laws.  They are the most important drivers of your thinking and behaviors and remain true in most cases, and across time and experience.  You may get better at understanding and articulating them but they rarely change. Example:  Building discipline and the idea that discipline is the source of freedom is a meta principle that makes business and life better. Another example would be optimism.  Hiring for optimism and developing it in yourself are both scientifically proven to be beneficial and Strategies – These are high level thinking and can be applied consistently for better results.  However, they strategies you use may work better I some circumstances than others Example: Do more of what works and try to eliminate what has been repeatedly proven to fail.  In business this assumes for example that you’re watching data and that you notice who your best customers really are and what problems they have that you can solve.  The you stop spending on advertising and marketing to others who consistently fail to buy. Example: Using software and automation in your business systems is strategic.  Choosing which systems to automate is a strategy.  The particular software you use is a tactic and how you use it is also tactical.  So that brings us to… Tactics – These are the hacks, tricks, and individual tools that can be guided by meta principles and strategies. They need to be monitored and evaluated constantly.  They often need to be varied to respond to changes in the environment/workplace/market Meta Level Secrets: Frameworks – For stories, ads, marketing, blogs, etc. Algorithms- Yeah or Hell No” Derek Sievers Resources: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Wilink http://amzn.to/2lE30oP The Language of Parenting by Dave Frees http://amzn.to/2iJQZeg   Silent Power by Stuart Wilde http://amzn.to/2zM9WTL  

Whenever we hear about the NAVY Seals, what comes to mind, is that they are one of the highest performing teams in the world. Another thing SEALS are well known for is producing great leaders. I remember when I was young, watching, Undersiege with Steven Seagal, playing US Navy Seal Captain Casey Ryback. Even if that was fictional, I had been fascinated and admired SEALS in their determination and character to lead and win and to sacrifice themselves for their team. Yesterday’s book review “Leaders Eat Last”. I felt was the right lead into this book. Focusing on the Marine Officers lesson of leaders sacrificing themselves. Today’s book, focuses on extreme responsibility or 100%, not 95 or 99. 100% responsibility. The two authors, Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin, both decorated combat vets who fought in one of the toughest war zone of the 21st century, in Ramadi Iraq. By using their experiences as a SEAL leaders, they share lessons that can aid any leader in any role. Jocko wrote in the book that he realized during his 20 years as a SEAL that, "Just as discipline and freedom are opposing forces that must be balanced, leadership requires finding the equilibrium in the dichotomy of many seemingly contradictory qualities between one extreme and another." By being aware of these seeming contradictions, a leader can "more easily balance the opposing forces and lead with maximum effectiveness." There are so many lessons and inspiring stories in the book, but let us focus on my main take aways and lessons from Jocko and Leif. So lets dive in. The Dichotomy of Sucessful Leadership presented in the book. Leadership requires a balance between seemingly opposite traits: - We Must lead but also be able to follow, its important that we put aside our ego to follow better ideas and those who take charge. - Remain Calm, but not robotic.We need to be Logical but not devoid of emotions. Team members must know we care. Leaders who lose temper, also lose respect. People do not follow robots. - We Must be Brave but not reckless. We must Mitigate risks that can be controlled. - Be Aggressive but not overbearing. Courageous but not foolhardy. Strong but also with physical and mental endurance. - Close with subordinates but not too close. Know our people and their motivations. But not so close than one member becomes more important than another, more important than the mission. - Confident but never cocky. Confidence is contagious. Overconfidence causes complacency and arrogance. - Have a competitive spirit but also be a gracious loser. Push our team to perform at the highest levels but never put their own drive for personal success above mission success. - Attentive to details but not obsessed by them. A good leader does not get bogged down in the minutia of a tactical problem at the expense of strategic success. - Quiet but not silent. We are expected to Speak up when it matters. - Humble but not passive. Act with professionalism and recognize others for their contributions. The leader is in charge. Able to execute extreme ownership while exercising de-centralized command. - Finally, Exercise Extreme Ownership. Recognize limitations. Admit mistakes and take ownership of mistakes.

In this episode I talked with Daniel Shaw the host of Gunfighter Cast and we discussed a wide range of topics from The Pale Blue Dot to Ethics in the Firearms Industry and everything inbetween. Daniel is a US Marine (ret), Professional Firearms Instructor, host of the Gunfightercast, director of training for both locations of the Point Blank Range in Charlotte, Industry Media Personality, and good friend, welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.   The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy   Extreme Ownership by Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin     "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot."   For those who don't know that is a Carl Sagan quote from Pale Blue Dot.   You can find Gunfighter Cast on iTunes and you can learn more about Point Blank Range in the Charlotte area of NC.