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