Name the Principle
What principle says leaders start by asking what they could have done better before blaming others?
Extreme Ownership
Extreme Ownership does not mean everything is always the leader’s fault. What does it mean?
Leaders take responsibility for what they can control, clarify, improve, or influence.
A team misses a deadline. The manager immediately blames the team. What should the manager ask first?
What could I have done better?
What principle says teams should support each other instead of working in silos or blaming other groups?
Cover and Move
When everything feels urgent, what should leaders do first?
Identify the top priority and focus the team there first.
What principle says ego gets in the way of feedback, learning, and improvement?
Check the Ego
For managers, what are some things they are responsible for owning?
Communication, priorities, standards, follow up, team alignment, and execution.
A manager receives feedback and gets defensive. What principle are they missing?
Check the Ego
What principle says plans and communication should be clear and easy to understand?
Simple
What principle says leaders often have to make the best decision they can with the information available?
Decisiveness Amid Uncertainty
What principle says consistent standards, routines, and processes create more freedom because people know what to expect?
Discipline Equals Freedom
What is the main idea of the book?
Leaders own everything in their world.
A manager does not understand a company decision. What should they do before leading their team through it?
Ask questions, understand the mission, and believe in it before leading others through it.
What principle says strong execution starts with a clear plan, clear ownership, and clear communication?
Plan
What principle says leaders should give their teams enough clarity and context to make decisions without needing approval for every step?
Decentralized Command