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

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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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