Jan 05, 2016 two retired navy seals, jocko willink and leif babin, recently published their book extreme ownership how u. Authors jocko willink and leif babin talk about their experiences leading seal teams in iraq, the challenges they faced, how those challenges led them to develop a series of principles, and how those principles all contribute to the idea of promoting extreme ownership. It was my first audio book purchase and i must say i was pretty happy first of all with the whole process of buying the audio book. Listen to extreme ownership audiobook by jocko willink and. Jocko willink audio books, best sellers, author bio. The web site was easy to navigate, easy to pay for, download and ultimately list to on my i phone. Navy seals lead and win free audiobook see on scoop. Navy seals lead and win by willink, jocko babin, leif two highly decorated navy seals, now successful businessmen, demonstrate how to lead and win in business and in life with principles learned on the battlefield. It provides a powerful seal framework for action to lead teams in highstakes environments. Leif babin is author of extreme ownership, a decorated former navy seal officer, and cofounder of echelon front, where he serves as leadership instructor, speaker, and executive coach. Extreme ownership is a book written by jocko willink and leif babin, both are experienced us navy seals. Its a good book that i consumed quickly to me it was the audio equivalent of a pageturner.
An updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership audiobook that took america and the world by storm, two u. What i learned from extreme ownership authors jocko willink. Oct 20, 2015 jocko is also the author of the childrens book way of the warrior kid and the new york times bestseller discipline equals freedom. Nov 21, 2017 jocko is also the author of the childrens book way of the warrior kid and the new york times bestseller discipline equals freedom. A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application, extreme ownership revolutionizes business management and challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose. Just about everything else in the book surrounds anecdotal stories to drive this point home. Required listening for many of the most successful organizations, it has become an integral part of the official leadership training programs for scores of business teams, military units, and. Audiobooks are an invaluable way to increase your health, wealth, and wisdom. Extreme ownership series 2 books by jocko willink, leif babin, et al. Navy seals lead and win audiobook by leif babin, jocko willink. Navy seals lead and win, host of the toprated jocko podcast. Navy seals lead and win, new edition by jocko willink.
At the center of the strategies that willink and babin. Extreme ownership was recommended by a few friends but i was leary about buying the audio book. The book makes excellent points, but those points could be presented on a few pages. Let me save you some money extreme ownership is taking complete responsibility for everything that happens in your organization, regardless of the circumstances. Extreme ownership audiobook jocko willink, leif babin audible.
At the center of the strategies that willink and babin illustrate is taking complete responsibility for everything in which all leaders are involved. Extreme ownership by jocko willink extreme ownership. Extreme ownership is written by two former navy seals, jocko willink and leif babin, who now head a leadership training company. The downside to extreme ownership lies ironically in its strength onesided focus. Finally, a sense of gravity is felt throughout the book as effective leadership for these authors was a matter of life or death. Extreme ownership is not merely another book on leadership but provides a new paradigm on how to approach and execute your role as a leader. Its a business book by two navy seals who led the most highlydecorated combat units in the iraq war in which they share key battlefield lessons, distill them into core principles and map them to specific business scenarios to show how they. For the full details and tips, do get a copy of the book or our complete book summary bundle. What i learned from extreme ownership authors jocko. Navy seals lead and win by jocko willink, leif babin. If you are not a fan of the business as war perspective, then this may not be the book for you. Extreme ownership provides huge value for leaders at all levels.
Each chapter focuses on a specific topic such as cover and move, decentralized command, and leading up the chain, explaining what they are, why they. Together with fellow former seal leif babin, willink wrote the book extreme ownership and founded the consulting firm echelon front. Navy seals lead and win, and cofounder of echelon front, where he is a leadership instructor, speaker, and executive coach. The leadership principals covered in their book can easily be applied to everyday life or business. Oct 20, 2015 since its release in october 2015, extreme ownership has revolutionized leadership development and set a new standard for literature on the subject. Extreme ownership by jocko willink and leif babin book summary. Their 2015 book, extreme ownership, became a new york times bestseller. Victory from within, victory in combat, and sustaining victory.
Navy seals lead and win audiobook written by jocko willink, leif babin. Extreme ownership audiobook by jocko willink, leif babin. In this updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership book that took. Listen to extreme ownership audiobook by jocko willink, leif babin, narrated. But it is an essential mindset to building a high performance winning team. Naval academy, leif served thirteen years in the navy, including nine as a navy seal. Navy seals lead and win1, which presents the application of their leadership skills in the battle of ramadi, iraq, and then turning these skills into leading in business and organizational situations. Extreme ownership by jocko willink and leif babin is a guide to applying leadership principles of the united states navys sea, air, and land teams seals to business. Jocko and leif served together in seal task unit bruiser, the most. When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountableif there are no consequences.
Jocko willink is a decorated retired navy seal officer, author of the book extreme ownership. This event is a twoday, intensive leadership training course, designed to equip attendees with the tools needed to build. In this extreme ownership summary, well outline the 12 leadership principles that bring leadership and team success on 3 levels. In extreme ownership, jocko willink and leif babin share hardhitting navy seal combat stories that translate into lessons for business and life. Jocko graduated from the university of san diego in 2003 with a bachelors degree in english. Willink was commander of seal team threes task unit bruiser during the battle of ramadi.
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