Why should leaders go to the front lines? 1/ It gives them details they don’t see from their office. 2/ It gives trust and authority with insiders (your team) and outsiders (your critics and fans). 3/ It allows better alignment between strategy and action.

Sources

Jocko podcast (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFS7jBQFOcU

Mountains Beyond Mountains: http://amzn.to/2icYxYq

The Fish That Ate The Whale: http://amzn.to/1WkjNcR

With the Old Breed: http://amzn.to/2hJIPAr