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The Dichotomy of Leadership

By: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
Narrated by: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
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Publisher's summary

Sequel to the multimillion-selling Extreme Ownership.

Over 150 weeks spent on best-seller lists.

Creator of the number one Business podcast - over 500K downloads per week.

In The Dichotomy of Leadership, decorated former US Navy SEAL officers Jocko Willink and Leif Babin show you how to walk the fine line of being a true leader to accomplish missions in your personal and business lives and achieve the goal of every team: victory.

Using lessons learned from the authors' elite combat and training experiences, Willink and Babin reveal how the use of opposing principles - leading while following, focusing and detaching, being aggressive yet prudent - will heighten your awareness, deepen your understanding, improve your dexterity and hone your ability to lead and win.

'Leadership is simple, but not easy.' (Jocko Willink & Leif Babin)

©2018 Jocko Willink and Leif Babin (P)2018 Macmillan Australia Audio

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An excellent follow up to Extreme Ownership

If Jocko says jump you say “how high sir”. Highly recommended and important book for leaders trying to hone their skills and potential.

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Leadership gold

Can't wait to read this again and share this with my team. Another masterpiece by Jocko and Leif

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Great book

is there an eddition on implimentation. that would be real. great to seal the deal

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Great to understand balance required in leaders

Every leader should listen to this. Clearly articulates tough choices needed in some cases that may not be easy or obvious

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Incredible

Insightful, exciting and well worth the time!

One of my personal favourite audiobook on leadership.

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Such a good book

very good. the narrater and writer is so good and relevant. get it. you wont regret it.

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awesome!!

Jocko and Leif absolutely nail this book from start to finish! Highly recommended for coaches, managers, leaders of all kinds.

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Expands on 'Extreme Ownership' - Worth It!

Jocks and Leif return to narrate their next instalment, an expansion on Extreme Ownership. So rear or listen to that first, this will make more sense. In saying that, they do repeat some things from the first book, but it goes a long way to further critical analysis of the concepts in Extreme Ownership AND to ensure there is clear understanding of the dichotomy that does exist in leadership.
If you are interested in becoming a better leader, understanding leadership principals or just love the guys talking about their history and lessons, this is a must get - BUT do Extreme Ownership first. Enjoy

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Puts everthing in perspective!

Great accounts of real world lessons learnt on the battlefield.
Application to bussiness sections are very practical and helpful.

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Fantastic read

Great, clear and concise explanations and examples of what leadership is all about. Thanks for your service

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