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The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win
The Dichotomy of Leadership

This is the follow up to their first book Extreme Ownership. This book explains that true leadership is a balance of multiple competing principles.

Willink, J., & Babin, L. (2018). The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win (Illustrated). St. Martin’s Press.

Recommended by: Jeremy Moor, Broken Arrow Fire Department (OK)
Professional Development Committee

  • Topics:
    • Leadership
  • Resource Type:
    • Book
  • Organizational Author:
    • External

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