Living and thinking as a leader. Reflections on the leadership mentality applied to a real work experience.
This line has been repeating in my head all week long, since I first heard it on the Jocko podcast while working at my desk last Monday morning. Jocko Willink is a retired Navy Seal Commander. He coaches businesses on values like leadership and discipline. He also runs the very popular Jocko Podcast. After listening to a clip on youtube about leadership, I literally put Jocko's advice into practice only days after hearing it. And I'm happy I did. As the newly-hired, fresh-out-of-college "kid." I've been trying to earn my stripes with each of the people that I work with. This can be difficult for someone who doesn't look a day over 17. It's not as if I'm condescended to or patronized in any way, but there is a certain "tone" I occasionally get from a few individuals while in meetings. It's as if I'm not taken seriously, just because of my boyish looks. (I'm 22 years old.) This certainly doesn't stop me from contribut...