Part 3 (Sustaining Victory) Chapter 12: Discipline Equals Freedom - The Dichotomy of Leadership Flashcards
The final chapter of the book teaches us about
Dichotomy of Leadership
Dichotomy of leadership teaches us that leaders must be able to create a _______ between seemingly contradictory qualities
balance
The authors enumerate that a good leader is someone who must: - there are 12 - The dichotomy of leadership
1) Have the ability to lead, but also ready to follow \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2) Be aggressive, but not overbearing \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3) Be calm, but not robotic \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 4) Be confident, but never cocky \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 5) Be brave, but not foolhardy \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 6) Have a competitive spirit, but must also be a gracious loser \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 7) Have an eye for details, but not allow themselves to be obsessed with them \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 8) Be physically strong, but also have metal endurance \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 9) Be humble, but not passive \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 10) Be quiet, but not silent \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 11) Be close with subordinates, but not too close to still let them feel that you are in charge \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 12) Be able to execute extreme ownership
A good leader has _______ to prove but yet has _______ to prove. This phrase simply means that the leader must not gloat about his position, but show his teammates that they can trust and have confidence in him.
nothing, everything
This _______ is earned through making sure that the team is taken care of, and to make them feel that he is looking out for the teams long term interests and well-being
respect
Chapter 12 is titled Discipline Equals Freedom - the Dichotomy of Leadership. By Jocko
true
Chapter 12’s military story takes place in _____ ___: The Discipline Transformation
Baghdad Iraq
Jocko was the Seal platoon commander on his 1st deployment to Iraq. The bulk of their operations were called direct action “_______” missions or targeted raids. These operations occurred almost exclusively at night
capture/kill
Before leaving their targets, they searched the buildings for ___ and ___ that much help convict captured persons in Iraqi Courts.
intel and evidence
The SEALs had very little training on how to ____
properly search buildings for intel and properly collect evidence.
The SEALS often missed evidence or left it behind because of their techniques and because no _____. In addition, the searches took a substantial amount of time, generally around ____ minutes to complete
specific person was placed in charge of its collection
45 minutes
The new Iraqi court system was composed of Iraqi judges and ______ advisors. They imposed stricter requirements for evidence collection. It included a documented chain of custody and paperwork for each item and a written explanation of where exactly the evidence had come from - right down to which room in which building. That way, the evidence could be used with a higher degree of confidence
american
Jocko tasked the AOIC (_________) with creating a a more efficient search procedure for evidence to ensure our compliance with the new Iraqi court system
Assistant officer in charge
The new plan designated a search team with specific individuals responsible for specific tasks like:
- one would draw a sketch of the house and the room layout
- another would label each room with a number
- another would video and photograph evidence where it was found
Each room would have a single SEAL operator who was designated the _______. This person is responsible for everything in the room. He would collect any contraband or possible evidence found and place it into a plastic bag that her carried. He would label the bag and maintain possession of it. When the search of each room was completed, he would put an “X” through the labeled room so everyone knew it had been searched.
room owner
