Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual Expanded Edition

Jocko Willink

Oct 2023 · Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Jocko Willink

About this audiobook

This new expanded edition contains a protocol to develop and hone critical decision-making instincts and make them habitual. This new chapter is read by the author.

The instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, #1 USA Today bestseller answers the world’s most complex question: How do you lead?

Leadership is the most challenging of human endeavors. It is often misunderstood. It can bewilder, mystify, and frustrate even the most dedicated practitioners. Leaders at all levels are often forced to use theoretical guesswork to make decisions and lead their troops.

IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY.

There are principles that can be applied and tenets that can be followed. There are skills that can be learned and maneuvers that can be practiced and executed. There are leadership strategies and tactics that have been tested and proven on the battlefield, in business, and in life. Retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink delivers his powerful and pragmatic leadership methodology, which teaches how to lead any team in any situation to victory. This new expanded edition contains a protocol to develop and hone critical decision-making instincts and make them habitual.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

Ratings and reviews

Objective approach to leadership. Some very tangible approaches to leading that can miss the human element and instead focus on the goal. Does not address vision in leadership or the interplay of power and instead focuses on decentralized leadership and team dynamics. If you are part of a group that requires specific and contrasting expertise, then this anecdote works. In a high functioning, levelized thought based organization, this strategy may fall short.

Jocko does a great job illustrating what is required of leaders and not just those with the title. A great refresher for anyone in a leadership position as well. This book cuts through the entitlement leaders we see so much today and gets down to brass tax. Own your role and own making those around you better and everyone wins. Great read and listening to Jocko tell it is even better. Well done!

Jocko is a legend.

About the author

JOCKO WILLINK was a Navy SEAL for 20 years, rising through the ranks to become commander of Task Unit Bruiser―the most decorated Special Operations unit of the Iraq War. After retiring, Willink continued on the disciplined path of success, co-founding Echelon Front, a premier leadership and management consulting company, writing the #1 New York Times bestsellers Extreme Ownership; Leadership Strategy and Tactics; Discipline Equals Freedom; and The Way of the Warrior Kid children’s series. He also created and hosts the top-rated podcast, JOCKO PODCAST.