Echelon Front

Leaders don't deflect blame. Instead, they accept responsibility and take ownership of any mistakes. Thank you to Retired Admiral William McRaven for this reminder on Jocko Podcast 383.

Culture isn’t just a buzzword thrown around in boardrooms—it’s the backbone of any thriving organization. 

"Can you help me? I need help." Jocko Willink shares the powerful response he gave to a police officer who was facing immense guilt and regret. https://lnkd.in/gn76q_aE

Learning to overcome challenges in the workplace is usually time-consuming and difficult. Who do you talk to when you identify a problem you’re unsure how to tackle?   With our weekly live training with Echelon Front instructors, you’ll get timely and on-topic discussions on common and complex workplace issues. And, every week, they spend time working through YOUR problems with real solutions.   Plus, you’ll become part of a community of like-minded leaders ready and willing to support you on your leadership journey.   Our weekly live sessions rarely go on sale, but today, you can get 12 months of live training for one hundred dollars off!   That comes out to $9.52 per session for 12 months of guided leadership training and coaching.   Can’t make it to a session? Every training session is recorded and made available to you. This sale ends today, so make sure to secure your leadership training today: https://lnkd.in/g5SDGaZb

The most frequently asked question we get at Echelon Front is: How do I get others to take ownership? In the workplace, the question is often directed toward a peer who dropped the ball on something, at a boss who blames the team for underperformance, or toward a team that isn’t getting the job done to a leader’s satisfaction. Everywhere in human interactions, we see others who could benefit if they would only stop making excuses, accept feedback, check their egos, and take ownership. So, how do you convince others to take ownership?

In order to achieve what you desire, you need discipline. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin are standing by to share battle-tested tactics, techniques, and procedures for developing personal discipline. Learn more on our online training platform, Extreme Ownership Academy, now 20% off only until tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/g5SDGaZb

Ego clouds and disrupts everything. At the root of almost every problem or conflict between two people is an ego issue. That is why humility is the most important quality in a leader. Without humility: You can’t listen to anyone else. You can’t learn from anyone else. You can’t educate yourself about new technology or methodologies. You stop respecting your enemy or your competition. You get complacent. Worst of all, when you don’t put your ego in check, you can’t self-assess. An honest self-assessment is the only pathway to recognizing mistakes, failures, and areas of weakness so that you can implement solutions to solve problems and work to improve.

Good leadership outlasts the leader. A few years back at Echelon Front, I worked with a CEO, an incredible leader who believed in #ExtremeOwnership. Shortly after attending an #ExtremeOwnershipMuster, we received the horrible news that he had died suddenly and unexpectedly. But his business and family did not crumble once he was gone. Instead, the team stepped up and led, keeping his legacy alive. By fostering Decentralized Command and training his people, the CEO had created new leaders to keep the company going and achieve its mission. Your leadership persists in your absence. Make sure that you leave a good legacy by leading them in the right direction.

Micromanagement stems from a lack of trust. So, how can you build more trust, improve the relationship with the micromanager, and stop being micromanaged? - Perform well and work hard. - Give all the information the micromanager needs, with all the details requested. - Follow execution requests, even if it's something as minor as a font preference. - Give the micromanager plenty of time to answer any questions. - Allow for any minute changes or adjustments. Learn more about how to navigate micromanagement on the Extreme Ownership Academy, online leadership training programs are 20% off this weekend only - https://lnkd.in/dH4i69Nd

Discipline equals freedom - especially when training your skills. By dedicating time and investing in your leadership, you'll be empowered to solve your team's problems, build better relationships, and gain more control over your success. Our Extreme Ownership Academy offers on-demand and live training opportunities so you can learn tools to become a better leader. This 4th of July, save 20% on all individual courses and our year package of live sessions: https://lnkd.in/g5SDGaZb