LAWS OF COMBAT
Simplify, prioritize and execute, and decentralize command. Applied to an office setting, these combat strategies show how simplifying plans and organizing priorities will improve your operational efficiency. While there is a need for clearly designated leaders, junior leaders must be empowered to make their own decisions — and their own mistakes. SUSTAINING VICTORY
Effective leadership is the most important key to success, and to say that “Extreme Ownership”will empower you as a leader is an understatement. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin use their experiences as former U.S. Navy SEALs to provide a backdrop for their views on leadership. Their stories drop you right in the middle of the action,
both on the battlefield and within the confines of corporate America, in order to teach you invaluable leadership lessons. The book is divided into three main points and designed to make it as easy as possible for you to apply extreme ownership in your own life. WINNING THEWARWITHIN Leaders are responsible for everything and everyone within their purview. Willink and Babin make the bold assertion that there are no bad teams, just bad leaders. They use examples from the battlefield and the boardroom to show that all failures can be traced back to poor leadership.
To drive their point home, Willink and Babin provide a plan for how to implement and sustain the concepts of extreme ownership. They highlight the importance of decisiveness and show you how to create planning checklists that enable your team to operate like one fluid unit. “Extreme Ownership” differs from other leadership books by emphasizing that there can be no leadership where there is no team. Its main points revolve around the importance of teams, not just individuals. Leaders who embody extreme ownership don’t just take the blame for mistakes — they own them.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHT Prep Your Motorcycle for the 1st Spring Ride As temperatures climb in theMidwest, motorcyclists are itching to take their bikes out of storage so they can hit the road once again. But before you go for a ride in the crisp spring air, there are a few steps you should take to prepare your bike after a long period stuck in the garage. 1. Dust it off. Remove your motorcycle’s cover and any plugs or rags that were used to protect exhausts and intakes. Next, wash away any coating you applied to protect the frame, rims, and chain. 2. Look over the fuel system. Replace the fuel filter and examine the fuel tank, fuel lines, and fittings for cracks and leaks. If you used fuel stabilizer while it was stored, the fuel should be in good shape. Also, be sure to check and clean your carburetor. To keep the engine happy, add a fuel system cleaner the next few times you fill your tank to keep it in peak condition. 3. Check the fluids. Make sure to check the oil before riding, and investigate all hose connections for looseness or signs of leakage and replace as needed. Check the levels and consistency of all fluids and replace any that look suspicious, topping off any that are low. Flush and replace the old antifreeze with proper coolant.
4. Charge the battery. If you kept your battery trickle charged or hooked up to a tender, it’s probably in good shape. Otherwise, it will need to be fully charged (or replaced if it can’t hold a charge). 5. Kick the tires. Check the tires for cracks, bulges, punctures, stress marks, or flat spots. Check their pressure to ensure they’re properly inflated. 6. Hit the brakes. Check and fill the brake fluid, and replace it if it’s dirty. Inspect the brake pads and discs or shoes for wear. If they’re thin, you may want to get new ones. 7. Check the frame, suspension, and steering. Inspect everything to ensure it’s in good working order. If a problemneeds to be addressed, it’s better to do it before you get on the road. 8. Double-check the chain and sprockets. Check the sprocket for missing teeth or uneven wear. Test the amount of slack in the chain and adjust it to the manufacturer’s specification. 9. Take a look at the electrical system. Test your electronics, switches, lights, gauges, and horn for proper operation. 10. Insure yourself. If you have seasonal motorcycle insurance, be sure your policy is active and you are fully covered before you hit the road. Then, you’re ready to ride!
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