0105 - Jocko Willink on Resilience and Preparedness
Aug 17, 2023
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Jocko Willink, experienced in resilience and preparedness, talks about the importance of being prepared and resilient, maintaining integrity, individual preparedness and everyday carry, preferred vehicles, building a secure homestead, and his resources for education and mentorship.
Resilience means being able to react quickly and bounce back when things go wrong.
Humility is the most important characteristic for leadership as it helps avoid complacency, make better decisions, and build strong teams.
Deep dives
Becoming Prepared and Resilient
Being prepared means being ready to handle whatever comes your way and being resilient means being able to react quickly and bounce back when things go wrong. It is important to maintain a sense of balance and not get complacent when things are going well, as well as not get too down when things go wrong. By staying humble, open-minded, and constantly learning, leaders can help create a balanced and resilient team.
The Importance of Humility in Leadership
Humility is the most important characteristic for leadership. When leaders are humble, they listen to others, value input, and remain open to different perspectives. This helps them avoid complacency, make better decisions, and build strong teams. Through humility, leaders show respect for their team members and create an environment of trust and collaboration, ultimately leading to greater success.
Learning from Mistakes and Bad Decisions
One of the most valuable lessons in professional and personal life is learning from bad decisions. Examining a specific example from his military career, Jocko shares the importance of balancing paperwork and coordination in operational planning. By focusing too much on paperwork and not enough on coordination and communication, mistakes and accidents can occur. This experience taught Jocko the importance of adequate preparation, teamwork, and prioritizing critical tasks.
The Power of Leading with Humility
Jocko recounts the profound impact of a prior enlisted SEAL leader who demonstrated humility, listened to his team, and empowered them to make decisions. This leader's ability to leverage his experience while still valuing the input of his subordinates made a lasting impression on Jocko. From this example, Jocko emphasizes the importance of humility in leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where others are willing to step up and lead.