I read “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink, Leif Babin – and while it wasn’t the most deep or detailed self help/management/leadership thesis, I appreciated the simple, straightforward, actionable take on leadership and management. Although at first the moderately self-aggrandizing stories of military missions and “bad assery” seemed like a bit much and over the top, I came to appreciate the stories – both for providing a quick break from self-help advice land, and also as a backstop to illustrate the core principles being discussed. Overal, a worthwhile read, or as I did, audiobook listen on 1.5x. 4/5 stars.

This book explains the SEAL leadership concepts crucial to accomplishing the most difficult missions in combat and how to apply them to any group, team, or organization. It provides the reader with Jocko and Leif’s formula for success: the mindset and guiding principles that enable SEAL combat units to achieve extraordinary results. It demonstrates how to apply these directly to business and life to likewise achieve victory.