Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Explain why blaming others makes a problem worse. Why is a higher-up more likely to promote a junior leader who accepts blame? What must leaders do after they accept blame?

Which is more important, the quality of a team or the quality of its leader? Why?

What’s the difference between confidence and arrogance? How does humility enhance confidence and reduce arrogance?

Describe briefly the four Laws of Combat and how each can be used in business situations.

Why is it vital for a leader to believe in the purpose of a mission? Why is it also important that those he commands also believe in that purpose? What happens if they don’t?

How does open communication, including listening to team members’ ideas and questions, make a leader’s job easier? Using the concept of the Commander’s Intent, give an example in which misunderstanding a plan’s overall purpose can cause mission failure.

How can a leader be decisive in an uncertain situation? Why is this better than waiting for things to improve? When should a team member say “no” to a direct order?

What does it mean to lead up a chain of command? How does a team member do so, what are the risks, and what are the benefits?