Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink

 
In the military, a field manual provides instructions in simple, clear, step-by-step language to help soldiers complete their mission. In the civilian sector, books offer information on everything from fixing a leaky faucet to developing an effective workout program to cooking a good steak.

But what if you are promoted into a new position leading your former peers? What if you don’t get selected for the leadership position you wanted? How do you overcome imposter syndrome, when you aren’t sure you should be leading? As a leader, how do you judiciously dole out punishment? What about reward? How do you build trust with your both your superiors and your subordinates? How do you deliver truthful criticism up and down the chain of command in a tactful and positive way?

These are all questions about leadership—the most complex of all human endeavors. And while there are books out there that provide solid leadership principles, books like Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership, there is no leadership field manual that provides a direct, situational, pragmatic how-to guide that anyone can instantly put to use.

Until now. Leadership Strategy and Tactics explains how to take leadership theory, quickly translate that theory into applicable strategy, and then put leadership into action at a tactical level. This book is the solution that leaders at every level need—not just to understand the leadership game, but also how to play the leadership game, and win it. (Book Blurb)

My thoughts:
I read a lot of books on leadership and strategy during my studies, so it was easy to see that this manual has something unique to offer- it is based on the author's personal military experience. It is honest and clear and uses memorable examples.
Jocko Willinks starts by describing his military background and telling the reader what leadership means to him and how he developed and successfully applied his skills in a SEAL platoon and later  on one of the most famous battlefields during a military operation.
Step by step he lays out leadership principles in a pragmatic way to show how they apply in real life situations and help you choose a sound course of action and make informed choices.
Thank you to Edelweiss and St.Martin's Press for the review copy provided in exchange for an honest opinion.