Why did I love this book?
Coming from a military background, and having fought in Iraq a couple of times, and having personally known Jocko’s commander, I totally could relate to the environment he speaks about in his book.
But what makes his book so rewarding to read, is how he not only survived in this environment, but how he thrived in some of the most challenging circumstances any human being could find themselves. Jocko demonstrates what it takes to successfully lead in the crucible of ground combat, and he makes the key transition of how these leadership lessons apply to any other person who has made a personal decision to be a leader and lead.
6 authors picked Extreme Ownership as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
Highly decorated Navy SEALs, now successful businessmen, show readers how to lead and win in business and in life with principles learned on the battlefield. In Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share hard-hitting, Navy SEAL combat stories that translate into lessons for business and life. With riveting first-hand accounts of making high-pressure decisions as Navy SEAL battlefield leaders, this book is equally gripping for leaders who seek to dominate other arenas. Jocko and Leif served together in SEAL Task Unit Bruiser, the most highly decorated Special Operations unit from the war in Iraq. Their efforts contributed to the…
