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Jocko Willink

07/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The dichotomy of leadership involves balancing being too hands-on and too hands-off; effective leaders must find the right distance to maintain authority while being approachable.

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Jocko Willink and Mike Sarraille - Helping Veterans Transition into the Private Sector

@ Y Combinator

Jocko Willink and Mike Sarraille - Helping Veterans Transition into the Private Sector

07/20/18

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