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Guidelines for the Leader and Commander
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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.
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
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Jocko Willink as a seminal work on leadership and training, initially discovered through references in David Hackworth's "About Face."
Jocko Willink as a seminal work on leadership and training, initially discovered through references in David Hackworth's "About Face."
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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 as a book he searched for over a decade, originally hearing about it in "About Face" by Col. David Hackworth.
Jocko Willink as a book he searched for over a decade, originally hearing about it in "About Face" by Col. David Hackworth.
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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 as a source of leadership principles learned throughout his military career.
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
