“Standard operating procedures were not fixed, inflexible laws w/ no room for variation. They were guidelines that needed to be balanced w/ adaptability and common sense.” – The Dichotomy of Leadership/Jocko Willinck – AMX591
Be “Disciplined, Not Rigid.” Think. Act. Be human.
“The balance b/t the troops understanding the why mixed w/ intrusive accountability provides the best possible outcome for a team.” – The Dichotomy of Leadership/Jocko Willinck – AMX592
You can hold everyone’s hand, all the time.
Just stinkin’ be you. This is The Story of Ferdinand. – AMXKids17
I went against the norm and brought a little kids book to AMXKids this week. And it was awesome!
“It was the weakest form of leadership to win an argument through rank or position.” – The Dichotomy of Leadership/Leif Babin – AMX593
Sometimes you’ll lead, sometimes you’ll follow. Check your ego.
Don’t try to plan for every contingency. Doing so will only overburden you and weigh you down so you cannot quickly maneuver.” – The Dichotomy of Leadership/Leif Babin – AMX594
Explore every possible outcome. Plan for those most likely to happen.
“Honest to God—that fight? I’ve been a coach for thousands of fights. I’ve had almost a hundred fights. I’ve been on almost every kind of position of a loss. I’ve been a coach, I’ve been a referee on the biggest level, a fighter, a fan, a friend, a training partner … and I probably took that loss the hardest. Devastated. Because I knew what it meant.” – Justin Greskiewicz, #201.
This one’s close to the heart. My friend, my coach, and some golden memories.
“Being humble meant understanding the importance of strategic direction from our boss…” but “being humble didn’t mean being passive. It didn’t mean to not push back when it truly mattered.” – The Dichotomy of Leadership/Leif Babin – AMX595
Too much humility (passivity) can work against you. You’ll get eaten up. Walk that line.
About the author : cbrenneman
Three days after the birth of his second child, The Spaniard discusses Fathership (a Spaniard term): his gratitude, his hopes, his plans, and how little he and his wife are sleeping. What does this mean for you? The tale involving Sheetz will make you think about the power of example. The discussion of summer camp and iffy acquaintances will help you watch for good and bad influences. The story in the hospital will alert you to opportunities to make simple, difficult decisions for growth. Whatever your relationship to parenting—past, present, future, never—there are thoughts here to help you put your arms around what matters most to you. Also: The three inspirations for the new baby’s name!
Three days after the birth of his second child, The Spaniard discusses Fathership (a Spaniard term): his gratitude, his hopes, his plans, and how little he and his wife are sleeping. What does this mean for you? The tale involving Sheetz will make you think about the power of example. The discussion of summer camp and iffy acquaintances will help you watch for good and bad influences. The story in the hospital will alert you to opportunities to make simple, difficult decisions for growth. Whatever your relationship to parenting—past, present, future, never—there are thoughts here to help you put your arms around what matters most to you. Also: The three inspirations for the new baby’s name!
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It’s host versus co-host. The Spaniard finds competition essential while Dread questions that. The Spaniard gives a wrestler’s and fighter’s appreciation of flesh-and-blood opponents: how they have shaped him, how they have often obsessed him, and how he sometimes has to search for their equivalents. The conversation highlights how competitors personify high standards and how the highest performance might require a winner and a loser. Also: Will baby Rocky let The Spaniard work out?
It’s host versus co-host. The Spaniard finds competition essential while Dread questions that. The Spaniard gives a wrestler’s and fighter’s appreciation of flesh-and-blood opponents: how they have shaped him, how they have often obsessed him, and how he sometimes has to search for their equivalents. The conversation highlights how competitors personify high standards and how the highest performance might require a winner and a loser. Also: Will baby Rocky let The Spaniard work out?
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