Jocko Podcast The Debrief w/ Jocko and Dave Berke #3: High Valued Employee Creating Friction
Sep 1, 2020
Jocko and Good Deal Dave tackle the chaos caused by a difficult CTO disrupting team harmony. They stress the dangers of creating indispensable employees, advocating for leadership development and shared responsibilities. The discussion highlights the need for open communication to turn conflicts into growth opportunities. Additionally, they explore the pitfalls of aggressive leadership styles and the importance of emotional detachment. Listeners are encouraged to join in on future discussions, with resources for boosting leadership skills.
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Avoid Irreplaceable Team Members
- Eliminate single points of failure in your team, ensuring no individual is irreplaceable.
- Cultivate a culture of shared knowledge and cross-training.
Manage Ego and Risk
- Address ego issues through escalating counseling, starting with gentle inquiries and increasing firmness as needed.
- Use parallel strategies to mitigate risks and address behavioral problems.
Internal Risk Assessment
- Assess internal risks like single points of failure as diligently as external risks like competition.
- Understand how key contributors can become toxic and address underlying issues, not just symptoms.