Extreme Ownership: How US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin - Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review

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"Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is a guide to applying leadership principles of the United States Navy's Sea, Air, and Land Teams (SEALs) to business. At the center of the strategies that Willink and Babin illustrate is taking complete responsibility for everything in which all leaders are involved...

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Genres: Leadership, Business

40 pages, Paperback

Published November 18, 2015

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[Charles Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noted for their ability to accomplish seemingly impossible missions, the Navy SEAL teams are the epitome of leadership. Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is a guide to applying SEAL leadership techniques in the civilian world. The main takeaway of this book is that a leader must take complete ownership for those aspects of an organization for which he (or she) is responsible. Two former combat SEAL team leaders, Willink and Babin maintain that teams are only as good as their leaders, egos are obstacles to finding solutions, and discipline in teams results in more freedom for team members to excel.
Instaread’s Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review of Extreme Ownership is an outstanding synopsis of the book, giving the key teaching points and an analysis of the structure and tone. It also gives the authors’ backgrounds, establishing their credentials regarding the subject matter. Another excellent introduction to a book that will give you its main points and help you decide if you want to read it.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each chapter of the book is arranged as such: First, it described a scenario from a military situation (very interesting), then a short section on the "Principle" applied (informative, practical) and then a section on how it related to the corporate world. The last sections of the chapters were very annoying. Every scenario was way too perfect and too easy to solve. The corporate situations and solutions were almost unbelievable because of how everything worked out great in the end due to their involvement. That was the only part of this book I found difficult to read. If there was a some adversity the authors had to overcome in the corporate world, I would have found it more interesting. Other than that, I'd recommend it to anyone interested in leadership education. Enjoy!

[Adi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for those looking for personal and professional motivation, accountability, how to apply management techniques learned on the battlefield to challenging but common business scenarios. The writing is simple and straightforward but the takeaways are immense. Applying the mantra of "Extreme Ownership" to all parts of your life is a great way to hold yourself accountable, be more effective and reach your goals in a more straightforward and strategic way. Highly recommended.

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolute must-read for anyone in a leadership position. The authors skillfully share their experiences in warfare to begin each chapter, followed by a leadership principle illustrated in their real-world scenario, and then they conclude each chapter with how this leadership principle applies to the business world. The idea of extreme ownership is easy to understand but possibly difficult to implement. I have no doubts, however, that leaders who do indeed implement this strategy will have great success.

[Scott Torrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would recommend this book for several reasons. First, the leadership lessons and connections to business are to the point and on target. Second, the connections to lessons learned on the battlefield are well made. And third, there is the historic element and better context for other stories, such as Chris Kyle, who was part of the team. I also appreciated the humility of the authors involved.

[Luke Nichols]

I finished this book, the book is excellent and I have been applying the principles I have learned for the last few days. All I can say is it works. I have gotten out of stupid arguments and stopped bad things from happening by applying extreme ownership. The principles taught in this book are excellent, they keep me in check and help me out when I am having a hard time. I learned not to overcomplicate things, to keep it simple, and to ensure everyone understands. See it from their point of view. When I get into arguments or complicated situations, I take extreme ownership of my mind and think of the principles I learned. I now more effectively communicate and do better in relationships and business. I highly recommend this book for anyone, even if you aren't a leader, it teaches amazing principles that will apply to every single situation you encounter and has some awesome war stories as a bonus.

[Tj Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

100 out of 100

[Mitch Pfennig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Highly recommend.

[Adele · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much macho stuff for me and not enough how to. Might work for others.

[MKO · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Jeremy Burdine]

The military stories are inspiring but can feel disconnected from everyday leadership challenges. Not everyone will relate to this style.

[Andrew Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hands down better than Goggins.

[Rocco McLean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extreme ownership written by Jocko Willink, and Leif Babin. Extreme Ownership; How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win, is about the battle of Ramadi, a highly traveled terrorist city that is a place that no one would want to be in. These two men were United States Navy Seals that have been through a lot of leading citations and help explain them so that even we can use the same tactics in everyday life. These men have served to protect our country and that's what they have done along with other brave service members such a Chris Kyle and multiple others. My favorite parts of this book, was when they talked about "B.U.D.S" and also when they described the situations that they were put in that helped make this great book. While I was reading this book, I learned a lot more on leadership, and teamwork that really impacted me. I now understand why it takes leadership and teamwork in all parts of life such as business, school, military, and training. I learned that we need this because without it, we are separated and alone fight by ourselves. This book helped me and my friends come together and work as a team,the characters in this book were also very likable and allow you to know how people react to war like situations, and leadership roles. I think that this book would be very good for ages 13 and up but it would be good for younger kids to learn how to lead just like these courageous men. All of my family has read this book and thought it was amazing and that's why I'm encouraging all you you to read and also become a leader.

[Christine Zibas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such an unusual and extremely insightful book, both about war in the modern era and, more centrally, developing leaders. The authors, battle-hardened Navy SEALS, took the lessons they learned from their deployment in one of the most brutal of war settings and present them, both in the context in which they occurred and then applied to modern business life. The lessons of leadership taught here were hard won, which no doubt makes them even more compelling.

Having read a lot of business books, this is one of the best. Few will forget the lessons taught here. They came at a high price for the authors (and our country). Make no mistake, however, these leadership principles have every application to the world of business and, in many cases, personal development as well.

It's unlikely readers will come across a book like this again soon, but more books need just this sort of cross-pollination of ideas to draw out real-world examples and the principles that apply. I cannot recommend this book more highly. I found it valuable, cogent, interesting historically, and most important of all, relevant. Although I likely will never experience the streets of Ramadi, the lessons learned there will stick with me.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book that I think everyone should read. I have so much respect for these guys and what they learned and appreciate their willingness to share the leadership principles that they have learned with us.

The only reason I dropped a star for them was to me the beginning felt slow and anecdotal with the stories of the business side of things and application. I think they would have been better of just talking about how they learned leadership (because the stories are fascinating) and then the principle they associate it with. The businesses that they introduce don't lend as much help to the book as hoped.

[Kamron Sammons · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is not the best written but I certainly approve of the mentality behind its authorship. Too often leadership books are written by people who manage their daily tasks and activities never knowing the difference between the two.

This will certainly open the eyes of any and every person willing to seek a deeper level of capacity towards tolerance, patience, empathy and adds the hard edged persona of a warrior team that so many organizations commonly lack.

[Denis Sparagis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well structured with real life experiences and application of principles. The lessons the authors pass on are applicable to many situations in life.

[chris roeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book everyone should read it