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Extreme ownership

Jocko Willink

Business & StrategyProductivity & Habits
Publish date
2015
Publisher
Pan Macmillan Australia Pty, Limited
Description
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin examines leadership principles derived from the authors' experiences as U.S. Navy SEAL officers during the Iraq War. The core concept asserts that successful leaders must take absolute accountability for all team outcomes, refusing to blame subordinates or external factors for failure. Across twelve chapters, the authors detail operational management frameworks such as decentralized command, clear communication, and structured task prioritization. The book is aimed at executives, managers, and professionals seeking structured methods to improve team performance, culture, and decision-making in competitive environments.
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