Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Calandra''s Barometer. Good Questions VS Bad Ones | Allow For Creativity
Feb 6, 2023
Explore the intriguing concept of Calandra's Barometer and the power of asking the right questions. Discover how flexibility in military tactics mirrors the challenges of raising a bi-racial family in America. Gain insights into fostering creativity in leadership by listening to diverse perspectives. Learn about the necessity of adaptable decision-making in unpredictable situations, both on the battlefield and in everyday life. Lastly, delve into the role of meditation and a recommended reading list for personal growth.
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Calandra's Barometer
- Jocko recounts the story of Calandra's Barometer, a thought experiment about measuring a building's height.
- It highlights the numerous creative solutions students offered beyond the expected barometric pressure method.
Open-ended Questions and Ownership
- Open-ended questions yield diverse solutions, while pre-framing limits creativity.
- Empowering teams with ownership of their chosen solutions fosters success.
Multiple Solutions, Open Mind
- Embrace diverse solutions, remembering there's often more than one right way.
- Jocko's SEAL Team experience reinforced the value of this flexibility.