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1 author picked Extreme Ownership as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

SO. MUCH. GOOD. STUFF.

I've quoted this book to anyone who would listen and have used the phrase Extreme Ownership over and over again. I love Jocko’s take on leadership—how leading Navy SEALs and leading in business might look different, yet are grounded in the same principles.

When my assistant doesn’t do something correctly, I look at myself: Did I explain it clearly? Did I delegate well? If I allow it to continue, that’s on me. It all comes down to the leader.

Leadership accountability at its finest—simple, tough, and transformative.

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