Timely message. Something I needed to hear. Thanks Jocko

“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” ― Ronald Reagan

This strategy got me promoted above peers. Thanks for hitting this important topic Jocko.

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” --Steve Jobs

This has worked fantastically when I was in blue collar work (trucking, forestry) and absolutely terrible in white collar office situations. Bosses that are working alongside you appreciate the extra step. If I went the extra mile to win in a corporate setting, all it brought me was trouble and gossipy bullshit. It’s why I’ll only do legitimate “work”, not some nonsense paper pushing.

In this modern day, we have to get along with people, because we're now out numbered.

I’m a temporary lead mechanic due to the COVID pandemic. I’ve worked on the floor with my shift crew. I understand and feel not being heard. Since being the lead I am active in their work. If they need help, a boost of morale and trusting in them that they’ll get the job done, I’m there actively and not just be in the office sitting back. Any news I get I relay to them as soon as I see and or hear it. Been going strong since April.

Great stuff. Set the example! Something happens when you shift your mindset from my employees don't work for me, i work for my employees.

Your wife and kids are lucky to have you. Thanks for the help. Buying your book .

Very timely. Nailed it, Jocko! Much appreciated.

Would love to hear your thoughts and experience around servant leadership! Loving the book. You're making a difference Jocko!

Hell yea brother. Love the interviews. Helps me get through my terrible days

"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." (The Godfather Rule)

Retired MMA-ers seem to be open to training Police Officers in Escalation and (mainly) Application of Force. The biggest part of training I remember is to first determine what damage the assailant has the "means" to inflict. Neutralize as per using least violent methods required/available. Loving the show($).

People always talking about the intimidation of Jocko but haven’t seen Echo

Jocko lays it down as usual

The way this guy talks is exactly like Jocko

In the meantime I will work on myself, and work on my weaknesses. Then when I meet that leader, we should have a lot in common.

No other answer would be better than this one! The boss needs a person who can get things done. Not those who complains and keeps whining all over.

You have to build trust. Bad bosses don't trust you.

You inspired me to start an audiobook channel! I am a big fan and follower! Forever grateful!

That last part is perfect jocko

"How to be a simp for your boss."

Just get it done and improve the team got team improvement’s sake. Great message.

One question that arises from this is what if what your boss is asking would cause substantial OT and an imbalance to work and life overall. Do you still sacrifice as a subordinate ? Also i find i have had 3 leads in 6 months, the cycle of moving talent up is aggressive having to continually restart the trust and team building with a new lead is challenging for many reasons.

My boss is the type who just turns to the closest proximity person to discuss new ideas. Unfortunately it is typically the low productivity person at the front desk. I've put in effort to be up there and have had my chances for those discussions with my boss. But I came to realize, he is also low productivity and I'm just spinning my wheels here. I'm one if the highest paid employees and I've been making a path for a promotion that doesn't benefit my life very much and the pay is still less I could get elsewhere. It would really be more experience and good references... Anyway, I've decided to just put my nose to the grindstone and perform at my highest while practicing my communication skills. Doing things like literally trying to be up front more for that facetime is proving suboptimal returns for the energy and time investment.

Last night I fell asleep at 10 and woke up at exactly 4:31. I’m currently eating toast and I feel great surprisingly

HAHAHAH, perfect Jocko imitation at 1:37! 👏🏻

Dave speaks a lot like Jocko, cadence and such.

Great advice, thx

At Work=No Friends!!!

Good stuff here.

@echocharles: Are those biceps real? lighting setup's making it look more graphically enhanced.

I treat everyone the same

Whst book is he reading from?

Woah. This is a very useful, interesting take.

💯💯💯

Aren't you a bad boss if you see suggestions for a better way of completing a task as a negative on the individual?

What book is in review here?

Gold

I noticed the people complai8 about Dave Burkes appearances have left after hearing about him landing the super hornet on a carrier at night, in fog , with zero viz. More than once!

What about an older leader?

GOOD

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They talk exactly the same. Same lisp and all . That’s great.different Octave but same lingo.

Missed it Jocko... tell me what makes a person "trustworthy" anyway ? that will be the answer

Common sense to me.

How can you build trust with your boss if he's a sociopath? In my experience most business leaders are sociopaths because they are very good at manipulating people.

What if your boss is racist? And you are trying to steer clear from him but he just continues to want to be around you. Then what?

I don't want people to know everything I'm doing..and yet they do... how'd you feel if I knew how many times you flush the toilet!

Make your Trust with God the BOSS OVER ALL other 👑. therefore every one outside of his law you don't trust for their Boss is of the evil one report's!

Jocko, I bet you I can beat you in Command and Conquer the Remastered Version.

Going 2need as many Helodudes as we can get!! Ma.e sure your boy makesit2Φωλιά!!

Might be time to address the increasingly common non-functioning meritocracy. "Ghosting," etc.

comment on how to motivate union workers, when the company doesn’t want to discipline. Please don’t say give them a hug and set the example. when bad behavior has been allowed for 40+ years there are certain traits ingrained.

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Dude. If you don't give a shit then why are you talkin about you echoing you?