Barriers to Extreme Ownership
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Extreme Ownership is easy to understand, hard to implement. Inevitably, leaders come across a number of barriers when working to apply Extreme Ownership within their lives. It’s important to be able to identify these barriers, and more importantly, to understand how to overcome these barriers so that leaders in every capacity can experience the impact of what true ownership provides.
Through Application Exercises and a Learning Check at the end of the course, leaders will have a solid understanding of how to overcome these challenges to lead their team to victory.
As with other Extreme Ownership foundation courses, Jocko and Jamie provide role play demonstrations and application exercises with examples of what to do and what NOT to do to LEAD and WIN. Through Application Exercises and a Learning Check, leaders earn a certificate of completion.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify barriers that can prevent people from taking ownership.
- Explain how Extreme Ownership allows you to take control of the situation and provide a solution that will work.
- Apply the five steps of taking ownership in order to effectively solve problems.
The Challenges of Leadership
Leadership is a demanding role that requires a wide range of skills and qualities. However, even the most talented leaders can face significant challenges in their journey. These challenges, often referred to as “barriers to leadership,” can hinder a leader’s effectiveness and prevent them from achieving their goals.
BENEFITS OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Investing in leadership development is an investment in your career and your team's success. By learning and implementing the principles of Extreme Ownership, you'll experience:Increased team cohesion
and performance
Improved decision-making and
problem-solving abilities
Stronger leadership presence
and influence
Boosted confidence and
career advancement
Common Barriers to Leadership
Some of the most common barriers to leadership include:
- Fear of failure: The fear of making mistakes or failing can prevent leaders from taking risks and making bold decisions.
- Lack of confidence: A lack of confidence can hinder a leader’s ability to inspire and motivate their team.
- Poor communication skills: Effective communication is essential for leadership, but many leaders struggle to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Resistance to change: Leaders may face resistance from their team members when implementing new initiatives or changes.
- Limited resources: Lack of resources, such as time, budget, or personnel, can constrain a leader’s ability to achieve their goals.
Personal biases and prejudices: Unconscious biases can cloud a leader’s judgment and hinder their ability to make fair and impartial decisions.
THE EXTREME OWNERSHIP SOLUTION
Our Extreme Ownership at Home course offers a practical and effective approach to overcoming these barriers and becoming a more effective leader. Based on the proven principles of Extreme
- Ownership, this course will equip you with the tools and strategies to:
- Own your challenges: Take responsibility for addressing the challenges you face.
- Build a strong team: Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and trust.
- Develop your leadership skills: Enhance your communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Overcome resistance to change: Implement changes effectively and manage resistance.
- Prioritize and allocate resources: Make the most of the resources available to you.
Challenge your own biases: Become aware of your biases and work to overcome them.
Derek Feuquay, Chief Medical Officer, Northern Arizona Healthcare.“Echelon Front has taught my organization how to break down silos between hospitals, departments, and service lines. The culture change of starting to see ourselves as one big team versus many small teams competing with one another is helping us fulfill our mission of providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care."
Complete Leadership Training Program
The Implementation Program provides you and your team with the resources to delve into the principles of Extreme Ownership or Dichotomy of Leadership together.Each concept is covered monthly (or at your own pace) and includes:
- Chapter Reading: Read (or listen to) the original text from the authors explaining each topic.
- Course Modules: In-depth exploration of each leadership principles through detailed video content
- Workbook Exercises: Practical, personal application of learned concepts.
- Team Meetings: Expertly crafted Discussion Guides allow anyone from your team to facilitate conversations around each topic.
- Immediate Action Drills: Reinforcement of learning through real-world scenarios.
By participating in this program, you'll gain the tools and resources necessary to:
- Create a Collaborative Work Environment: Diagnose and address key relationship gaps that are preventing your teams from functioning at the highest level.
- Navigate Challenging Conversations: Master the art of having difficult conversations in a respectful and productive manner.
- Create a Resilient Culture: We teach leaders how to build a culture of resilience that can weather any storm and bounce back from setbacks.
- Drive Results: Develop the skills to effectively motivate and inspire your team to achieve ambitious goals.