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Pros
Extreme ownership and dichotomy of leadership are both great and entertaining, but the lst field manual is the most useful and has a real-world practical use. This book in combination with dichotomy of leadership, extreme ownership. Is a great book fo... Read More
Jocko displays the different types of leadership and how to engage with each. The pillars of leadership are reinforced by the fact that they are used by the top-performing teams in the the navy seals. This book is written from the perspective of a u. ... Read More
As a lead paramedic on an ambulance, the principles outlined in this book are invaluable. I'm in the military and although i'm not on the field, every lesson was applicable. Definitely recommend to anyone in a leadership position, or interested in bec... Read More
There is not a book out there on the market that comes anywhere close to touching this book. The book is great if you have the right mindset going into it. This book is very straight to the point without any bs.
Cons
This book unnecessarily drags out the most basic information on leadership. It is clunky and sloppy.
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Quality
This runs over into this book as he gives several examples of situations based on experiences he had with the seal teams
His other works read more as a recount of war stories which can be offputting and out of sync with the intended audience howeve... Read More
What separates this book from his other works is the tone and language from leadership strategy tactics is far more in tune wi... Read More
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I hope i had read this book early enough
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As someone who founded a company and hired on staff years later i did not find this book related to my personal experience and needs as much as extreme ownership or the dichotomy of leadership
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Not because you want to critique the author and how he explains his own way of thinking
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Hopefully you find some wisdom through this as well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
What separates this book from his other works is the tone and language from leadership strategy tactics is far more in tune with the business world
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Veterans will more readily understand the jargon presented in this book however jocko explains everything in such a way as to not alienate those who have never been in combat before
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If you can read implement and apply the content
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I will read it every 6 months until i die