Dr. Mark Esper
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
EPISODE 160
Keep the mission in mind
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Train the way you intend to perform
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How to disagree with your boss
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Give your boss multiple options
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Value the perspective of outsiders
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Use history to bring context to big decisions
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Learn something from every leader in your life
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Bust big egos by focusing on the mission
Dr. Mark EsperFormer U.S. Secretary of Defense
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Unify people around a bigger mission
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Know where your “true north” lies
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