Former Navy SEAL commander Jocko Willink’s 4 Laws of Combat:
1. Cover and Move
2. Keep Things Simple
3. Prioritize and Execute
4. Decentralize Command
How it applies to business:
1. Cover and Move = Individuals and teams must mutually support one another, working together in order to accomplish the mission. #teamwork
2. Keep Things Simple = Keep the plan simple enough for everyone to understand and communicate it. #clarity
3. Prioritize and Execute = Execute on the most important strategic objectives first. #priority
4. Decentralize Command = Let everyone on the team make decisions. #empowerment
You may have read his books, seen him on social media or were lucky enough to hear him speak live. Regardless, these 4 Laws of Combat are always a good reminder for how leaders should approach the day.
“Leadership requires belief in the mission and unyielding perseverance to achieve victory” - Willink