Jocko Podcast 302: Have a Plan, a Protocol, and a Code. Iron Sharpened Leadership. W/ Gen. John Gronski
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Oct 6, 2021 Gen. John Gronski, a veteran with over 40 years of service and author of 'Iron Sharpened Leadership,' dives into the essence of effective leadership. He shares insights from the battlefield, emphasizing resilience, accountability, and the importance of a personal code. Gronski discusses the power of leadership presence and the transformative nature of kindness in adverse situations. He also touches on balancing creativity with leadership training and the value of maintaining healthy routines for overall well-being.
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Leadership Vacuum
- Jocko discusses how junior officers often hesitate to make decisions because their NCOs get in the habit of making calls for them.
- He emphasizes that officers must be ready to lead when subordinate leadership is unable to, highlighting the importance of detached leadership.
Empowering Decisions
- Empower followers by giving them opportunities to make decisions, even teenagers.
- Mistakes are valuable learning experiences, more so than accidental successes.
Leadership Development
- Leadership is not solely innate; it can be learned and strengthened through training and practice.
- While some individuals may have natural advantages, everyone can improve their leadership skills.
