the authors describe an experiment during Navy SEAL training where they swapped the leaders of their most successful and least successful teams. The surprising result of this experiment was that both teams excelled after the flip, because:

• The weak team now had a great leader who elevated their performance


• The strong team maintained a durable culture

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I’ve taught students for 20 years. In that time I’ve seen self-confidence, persistence, and desire play a much larger role in growth and achievement than talent. Passive? Whining? Waiting for orders? You won’t get off the ground. Energized? Enthused? Curious? The sky’s your limit.