Willink: The commander is responsible for everything on the battlefield
Jocko Willink · 5 Leadership Lessons To Learn From Navy Seals · Dec 15, 2021 · at 5:34
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Retired Navy SEAL commander Jocko Willink recounts taking total blame during a debrief after a friendly fire incident in Ramadi.
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“I am the commander, I am the senior man on the battlefield, and I am responsible for everything that happens.”
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