Book Description About the Author JOCKO WILLINK was a Navy SEAL for 20 years, rising through the ranks to become the commander of Task Unit Bruiser―the most decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War. After retiring, Jocko continued on the disciplined path of success, co-founding Echelon Front, a multi-million dollar leadership and management consulting company, writing the New York Times bestsellers Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom, and The Dichotomy of Leadership, along with the Way of the Warrior Kid children’s book series, and creating one of the top-ranking podcasts, JOCKO PODCAST. Read more Customers Review: I could not finish this, just as I could not finish “Extreme Ownership.” Jocko’s “I” or “My” appears on almost every single page, usually more than once. There’s good information here. Jocko is talented, and well experienced, and his children’s books are outstanding – written humbly from the kid’s point of view. Jocko has lots of experience. But he needs to move his ego out of the way and let the information stand for itself instead of grandstanding himself in each and every scenario.
author, Jocko Willink, shares his theories on Leadership with us: “ the practice of leadership is different for everyone. There are nuances to leadership that everyone has to uncover for themselves…what makes leadership so hard is dealing with people, and people are crazy…the craziest person a leader has to deal with is themselves.”This book is very well written and highly organized, in a conversational style. While the content could lend itself to textbook format, it’s not laid out that way. The Table of Contents is something that most readers will ignore. In order to best use this book, especially if you want to make good use of it in the future to access all the information about leadership by unique strategic or tactical point, the T. O. C. will be needed. The great news is that in the Kindle edition, it’s interactive; touch the blue subject heading and you’ll be taken immediately to the text within the book. The reverse is also true; by touching any blue, highlighted header in the text, the reader will be taken to the T. O. C. and be able to view additional items in that heading or subject; an invaluable asset of the Kindle version.Willink is a good writer and gives salient examples for all his theories. They are highly related to his experiences in Seal Team One. He is warm, and collegial in his approach. The book is professionally edited and easily accessible for reading; for reference as detailed above. The language is clean and professional.A good deal of time is spent discussing the ego, how respect is earned, not demanded and how these impact true leadership. Success on understanding and implementing these 2 points would create an whole new command of worthy leaders and this is their Field Manual
I’m a huge fan of Jocko and have been listening to his podcasts since his Tim Ferris appearance. But I have to be honest… I like his podcast so much more than his first two books.This book much more closely reflects his podcast style. Simple, real world problems with simple, real world discussion of solutions. No long drawn out war stories. It’s something I can digest one piece at a time with my morning coffee. And I really feel like I’m “learning by doing” without having to learn the painful lessons myself.PS I’m a female who has never been in the military and works at an engineering company. Through application of his principles I have accelerated my caree. Jocko is for EVERYONE not just SEALs.
Attended the live show Jocko performed in Austin, TX. Jocko is amazing live. He’s talks are even more intense than the podcasts. If you have the opportunity see him live. To keep it short, I started reading this book the night we were giving them January 11th. The book is very good quality and feels good in the hands. I bought two. One to keep clean and have on my shelf. The other to take detail notes, highlight, and apply to what needs to get done. If you have previous history with Jockos other books and podcasts buying this book is a no brainer. He gives the best advice that you need to hear and apply that will work. If you are new to Jocko I would start with podcast #1 and buy any of hes books that you need in your life based on what your doing. I cannot thank this man enough. Get after it!!!
I wish this existed while I was at West Point. A must read for any leader, but especially cadets and junior officers in my opinion.If you’re only going to read one of his books, make this one the one you go to.
Mhmmmm I know you’re reading this and wondering if you should get it. Simple answer is yes yes you should. Don’t be weak and get it, do the 1 click but. Like many things You are doing your research that’s good. But stop eating away time with indecision and this book it will bring you leadership skills that are weak and re enforce them to dominate any situation.Also have fun with the second addition next time stay on the path, get after it, and get the first adish so you don’t miss out
Jocko’s podcasts about the book have already connected, but I purchased the book as a contingency for times when the paper format would be preferred. I preemptively gave it 5 stars because the mere discussions around it have improved my understanding.The book arrived today and my daughter is reading Way of the Warrior Kid. The photo is the result of her leafing through the new book to see how similar it is to what she is reading. As you can see, it is in a little disarray. I’m already presented with an opportunity to learn and lead.
Having read Extreme Ownership, Dichotomy of Leadership as well as Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual (many times), this is a the most effective and concise breakdown of Jocko’s principals and thoughts on how to be a effective leader. It’s broken down similar to his previous “Field Manual”, but also uses stories/experiences like the two business focused books.In the vein of being concise, my thoughts on the book are, “Good. Get it. Read it. Get after it.” |
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