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What Makes a Leader?
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Find out how Navy SEAL veteran Jocko Willink—recipient of the Silver Star for valor in combat—defines true leadership, and why it’s the most important element of success on the battlefield, in business, and in life.
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Leadership is About Human Interaction
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The stronger your relationships, the stronger your team will be. Learn how to build rapport, establish trust, and listen like a battle-proven leader. Increase your influence and earn respect with Jocko’s insight.
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New Manager 101
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Jocko walks you through his five steps of success for new leaders. Learn how to be confident—not arrogant—so you can lead and execute effectively. Jocko also shares an invaluable tool for keeping your team motivated and engaged.
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Building an Effective Team
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Join Jocko for Operation Team-Building. Jocko workshops issues with an executive who wants to build a better connection with his employees. Find out how to push yourself to improve, deal with underperformers, and provide more meaningful support.
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Extreme Ownership
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Jocko opens up about one of the most difficult moments in his career as a military leader, and teaches you how to cultivate a culture of accountability. Learn to build trust by taking ownership of everything going on in your world.
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Leadership Law 1: Cover and Move
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The first law of combat leadership stems from the battlefield tactic “cover and move.” This approach emphasizes the importance of each team member’s contribution to the mission. Learn to get teams to work together, address burnout, and more.
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Leadership Law 2: Keep it Simple
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Fight the urge to overcomplicate, even if your organization is working with thousands of moving pieces. Learn how to break down objectives into actionable steps so your teams can execute plans seamlessly with Jocko’s second law of leadership.
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Leadership Law 3: Prioritize and Execute
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Jocko shares his tools for making better decisions under pressure. Learn to prioritize, navigate crises, and keep your teams moving forward. He also teaches his steps for de-escalating difficult situations—at work and at home.
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Leadership Law 4: Decentralized Command
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In the most effective teams, everybody leads. Learn how this principle from the front lines applies to the business world and how to create teams that are empowered to operate with freedom, integrity, and accountability.
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Leadership is the Most Important Skill
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Discover why the most powerful leadership skills are sometimes counterintuitive. Jocko shares his perspective on the dichotomy of leadership and highlights the most critical tools for fulfilling your potential personally and professionally.

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