Jocko Podcast The Debrief w/ Jocko And Dave Berke #28: Your People Deviating From The Plan
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Jan 23, 2024 Explore the challenges of leadership in a large irrigation company, where compliance and teamwork are key. Discover the delicate balance between authority and humility, and how empowering team members enhances communication. Delve into the importance of proactive leadership, with insights on knowing when to act and when to pause for reflection. Learn how junior and senior leaders tackle team conflicts and the significance of allowing silence to foster growth. All of this highlights the dynamic nature of navigating leadership challenges.
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Foreman's Frustration
- A foreman expresses frustration over site leads deviating from his plans, even when delivering on time.
- He believes his methods are superior and emphasizes his authority, causing friction.
Classic Leadership Challenge
- Jocko Willink recognizes the foreman's issue as a common leadership challenge, especially among junior officers.
- He highlights the frequent mistake of imposing one's plan due to ego.
Empowerment over Imposition
- Empower subordinates to create plans, as they possess greater ground-level awareness.
- If your team cannot develop a better plan, you are failing as a leader.