chapter 12: the dichotomy of leadership
course description
Extreme Ownership 112 explains that every leader must find the equilibrium between forces that pulling a leader in opposite directions. In every other aspect, leaders should strive to find balance: take Extreme Ownership of everything, but utilize Decentralized Command; be aggressive but not reckless; attentive to details, but not obsessed by them; be a leader and a follower; be humble but not passive; be close with the team, but not too close to any individual. The recognition that there are endless dichotomies that a leader must balance is one of the most powerful tools a leader has to be effective. With combat examples, detailed explanation of the principle, multiple examples of direct application to business, and role play demonstrations;, this course illustrates the power in finding balance in the Dichotomy of Leadership to achieving the goal of every leader and every team: Victory. Knowledge is tested through three interactive application exercises and five learning check questions.
learning objectives
Explain why the pathway to freedom is through discipline
Describe the importance of finding balance in leadership
Identify one of the most powerful tools a leader has to find balance