Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Willink, Jocko -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Copyright Notice Dedication Introduction: The Roots of Learning Leadership Part One: Leadership Strategies

1. Foundations

A. First Platoon: Detach B. Second Platoon: Arrogance and Humility C. Third Platoon: Overstepping My Bounds D. Laws of Combat and Principles of Leadership E. The Power of Relationships F. Play the Game G. When Is Mutiny in Order? H. Born or Made? I. Leadership and Manipulation J. Subordinate Your Ego K. Leaders Tell the Truth L. Study

2. Core Tenets

A. Be Capable and Ask for Help B. Building Trust and Relationships

i. Down the Chain ii. Up the Chain iii. Trust and Decentralized Command

C. Earning Influence and Respect D. Extreme Ownership of Everything

i. Preemptive Ownership ii. Taking Ownership When Being Blamed

E. Picking Up Brass F. Leading from the Rear G. Don’t Overreact H. Don’t Care I. Everyone Is the Same, Everyone Is Different J. Let Nature Work K. Isolation as a Leader L. Know What Is Important and What Isn’t

3. Principles

A. The Most Important Member of the Team B. Span of Control C. Taking Care of Your People with Discipline D. Imposed Discipline E. Pride F. Giving Orders G. Yes-Men H. The Exception to No Bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders

Part Two: Leadership Tactics

1. Becoming a Leader

A. How to Succeed as a New Leader B. How to Be Chosen to Lead C. When You Are Not Chosen D. Imposter Syndrome E. Insecurity as a Leader F. Transitioning from Follower or Peer to Leader G. Overcoming a Grudge H. New Sheriff in Town I. Don’t Go Overboard, Rambo

2. Leadership Skills

A. When to Step Up and Lead B. Don’t Take Things Personally C. Don’t Dig In D. Iterative Decision-Making E. Decentralized Command or Lazy Designation? F. The Easy Button G. Judging Reputations H. Conform to Influence I. Everything Is Good (But Not That Good)

3. Maneuvers

A. Using Leadership to Teach and Build

i. Fixing a Negative Attitude ii. Teaching Humility iii. Building or Rebuilding Confidence iv. Building High-Level Team Players

B. Leading Peers C. Micromanaging, Indecisive, or Weak Bosses D. When to Micromanage E. The Boss Wants All the Credit F. The Nearly Indefensible Leader G. Stress Relief H. Punishment I. When to Quit

4. Communication

A. Keep the Troops Informed B. Rumor Control C. Clear Guidance D. Because I Said So E. The Thread of Why F. Tactfully Delivering the Truth G. Balancing Praise H. Hope I. Ultimatums

i. Making an Ultimatum as the Boss ii. Making an Ultimatum as a Subordinate iii. Dealing with an Ultimatum Placed on You

J. Reflect and Diminish K. When to Yell at Subordinates L. Getting People to Listen M. Apologizing N. Be Approachable but Careful with Words O. Set the Example

Conclusion: It is All On You, But Not About You Index Also by Jocko Willink About the Author Newsletter Sign-up Contents Copyright