Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual

Highly recommend. Best leadership book I have ever read. I buy a copy for all my employees.

Great book - I highly recommend. I've bought a second copy to give to our son.

Great entry level leadership book that provides a great range of topics and uses stories to apply the lessons. Highly Recommend.

For some reason, my copy was sold by Pan McMillan And only for resale in India, but I'm in the Midwest?Either way, great book, and a key resource for any military leader and civilian leader too. Everyone is a leader.

As an Army veteran transitioning into a managerial role in a technology company, I found "Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual" to be an invaluable resource that seamlessly bridged my military experience with the challenges of civilian leadership. Jocko Willink's practical insights and straightforward approach to leadership resonated deeply with me.The book is structured in a concise and actionable format, providing clear strategies and tactics that can be implemented immediately. Willink's emphasis on taking ownership, developing effective communication skills, and fostering a culture of discipline and accountability are principles that seamlessly translate from the battlefield to the corporate world.What sets this book apart is its emphasis on leadership scenarios and real-life examples. Each chapter explores different leadership challenges and offers practical solutions derived from real-world experiences. This approach helps new managers like myself navigate various situations and adapt to the complexities of the corporate environment.Willink's military background adds a unique perspective, as he draws from his own extensive leadership experience to illustrate his points effectively. The book is filled with valuable lessons learned from combat situations, providing a fresh and compelling lens through which to view leadership challenges.In summary, "Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual" is a must-read for any Army veteran transitioning into a managerial role. It serves as a guidebook, empowering new managers in the technology industry with practical leadership strategies and tactics that can be immediately applied to drive success. Jocko Willink's expertise and relatable style make this book an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to excel as a leader in the corporate world.

During my 22.5 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, I had ample opportunity to lead Marines both as an enlisted man and as an officer. Through regular leadership training during my military career, I learned the information presented by Jocko Willink in his “Leadership, Strategy and Tactics Field Manual.”Having retired from the Marines 30 years ago, I found this book refreshing. The concepts brought back memories of success and failure that I experienced as both a subordinate and as a leader.I am retired now, but I remember using these strategies after my military service as I rose through the ranks of a National Service Organization, as I grew my personal business organization, and during another career with a state government.When my son was young I remember trying to teach him many of these leadership strategies. I remember telling him that a good leader gives the credit to the team’s success, but takes responsibility when things don’t go well. Successful leaders praise people publicly and reprimand them privately. Successful leaders listen to and train subordinates while encouraging others to resolve problems at the lowest level. These concepts and many others are taught to Marines during their ongoing leadership training.Recently my son discovered Jocko Willink and was excited to introduce me to the author’s bestseller “Extreme Ownership” as well as this field manual. I am proud that my son is using these leadership strategies and tactics in his career and has had an impact on the success of his team’s performance and morale.Throughout my adult life, I have seen people and all levels struggle at work because they have never received training and do not know how to lead others or understand how to build teamwork and morale. Clashing ego’s and lack of understanding of leadership concepts hurt productivity, morale, teamwork, and success in businesses.I recommend this book to family, friends, and others. I think it should be required reading beginning in high school. The leadership skill training provided by Jocko Willink will help people understand and get along with others. Practicing these skills will help people to be better parents, teachers, students, employees, bosses, and more.Enjoy!

Jocko does it again!This book steps through all elements of what it takes to be a leader. Even though there are many military situations from where Jocko derived his examples from, it was easy to connect to my personal experiences in the business world. Definitely a must-read for any level of leader in which they want to better themselves and/or are looking "up and out" on how to lead more effectively.