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The Dichotomy of Leadership

Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win

Every leadership strength becomes a weakness when overused.

by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

The follow-up to Extreme Ownership focuses on the balancing act of leadership: knowing when to push and when to ease off. Willink and Babin examine opposing forces a leader must reconcile, like being aggressive but not reckless, disciplined but not rigid, and caring for people while holding them accountable.

Founders often overcorrect, micromanaging or going too hands-off, leading too hard or too soft. This book sharpens judgment about the tradeoffs every leadership choice involves, which is exactly the nuance that separates good operators from great ones.

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