The Mission, the Men, and Me
by Pete Blaber
A former Delta Force commander's leadership principles from operations in Bosnia, Colombia and Afghanistan: listen to the guy on the ground, don't get treed by a chihuahua, always have a plan and the 3 Ms as priorities. Vivid stories, directly transferable lessons.
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you lead in uncertain environments and want principles proven under pressure.
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you dislike military narrative as a leadership vehicle.
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Three things you will actually use
- The mission, the men, then me, in that order.
- Listen to the guy on the ground.
- Imagine, develop a plan, execute, adapt.
Do this first
Before your next decision, ask the person closest to the problem what they would do.
Our verdict
Vivid and transferable.
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