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Guidelines for the Leader and Commander

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General Bruce Clark

General Bruce Clarke's "Guidelines for the Leader and Commander" offers a practical approach to leadership in military and organizational settings.

The book emphasizes the importance of inspections, not as a means of criticism, but as opportunities for recognizing and rewarding good work.

Clarke stresses the need for systematic planning and thoroughness in inspections, highlighting the importance of understanding the 'why' behind tasks.

He also underscores the significance of clear communication and the establishment of a strong chain of responsibility.

The book's enduring relevance lies in its timeless principles of effective leadership and management.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as a seminal work on leadership and training, initially discovered through references in David Hackworth's "About Face."

251: Set The Standard. Set The Example. How to LEAD. "Guidelines for the Leader and Commander" (Gen. Bruce Clarke), with Leif Babin.

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

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Dave Burke

as a guidebook for leadership lessons.

253: The Ceiling You Can't Break Through is Made By You. Guidelines for the Leader and Commander pt. 3

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Jocko Willink

as a book he searched for over a decade, originally hearing about it in "About Face" by Col. David Hackworth.

252: When You Cast Judgement, Start with Yourself. Be Reliable, Show Initiative, and Anticipate Problems. "Guidelines for the Leader and Commander" pt.2.

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

and

Dave Burke

as a dense book about leadership and training.

254: Discipline is The Supreme Thing That All Victory is Built on. Guidelines for the Leader and Commander pt. 4

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as a source of leadership principles learned throughout his military career.

255: Attack is the Key to Success. "Guidelines for the Leader and Commander" Pt. 5

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as the subject of a series of podcasts, focusing on leadership lessons.

256: An Hour Lost Today is an Hour Lost Forever. Time is Running Out.Guidelines for the Leader and Commander Pt.6

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