A Bit of Optimism

Humble Leaders Lead Better Teams with Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink


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Most people believe the only way to lead is to become the best at something. But what if great leadership means admitting you’re not the best at anything?

Jocko Willink believes the secret to his greatest achievements come down to one thing – humility. A retired Navy SEAL commander, Jocko served 20 years in the U.S. military, leading one of the most decorated special operations units through combat in the Iraq War. A New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and entrepreneur, he now teaches those in the civilian world the skills he learned from his time in the SEAL Teams.

This was my first time meeting Jocko Willink, and we discussed why new leaders should never try to prove their own competence and the difference between tyrannical and open-minded leaders.

This…is A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Jocko and his work, check out:

jocko.com


 

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