Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (New Edition) (Extreme Ownership Trilogy, 1)

I read Extreme Ownership for a book club at work and LOVED IT! The central idea of Extreme Ownership is that leaders must take full responsibility for their team's success and failures. This means owning every aspect of their mission, including mistakes and shortcomings, and working to correct them. The book details that there are no bad teams, only bad leaders, and that effective leadership can turn around any team. It also highlights that leaders must communicate effectively both with their superiors and subordinates. Some of the key takeaways are: -Leaders must take full responsibility for their team's successes and failures, including mistakes and shortcomings, and work to correct them. -Effective leadership can transform any team, emphasizing that there are no bad teams, only bad leaders. -Communication is crucial. Leaders must communicate effectively both up and down the chain of command. -Discipline Equals Freedom: Discipline in processes and routines leads to greater freedom and efficiency. Consistent discipline allows teams to operate smoothly and adapt to changes. As a leader myself, I found this book to be very insightful and helpful in dealing with issues that arise and coming up with new strategies to address them.