Leaders! 🙌
Over the past few weeks, we’ve broken down the 4-step system of effective leadership.
Today, we land the plane with a concept that built the world’s greatest military and is mission-critical for your business:
Decentralized Command.
Jocko and the military call it that.
I call it Situational Authority—and it’s a game-changer.
Here’s the truth:
Organized planning matters… but life isn’t lived in a boardroom.
It’s lived in the field.
And in the real world—where things move fast and facts change even faster—your front-line leaders MUST have the power to decide and act.
That’s why Situational Authority wins. It empowers leaders closest to the action to solve real-time problems without waiting for orders.
Think about it—when SEAL teams are clearing a building, they don’t stop to call headquarters every 30 seconds.
That would get people killed.
Business may not be war, but it’s certainly a battle for attention, retention, and results.
So here’s your move:
- Equip your team with clear intent.
- Train them relentlessly.
- Then get out of the way and let them lead.
This kind of autonomy not only speeds decision-making—it builds trust, unlocks innovation, and scales leadership.
Remember: Control stifles. Command empowers.
And if you want to build an unstoppable culture, your leaders need to own their lanes and move with confidence.
Situational Authority isn’t risky.
Micromanagement is.
Let ‘em lead.
Make it a POWERFUL week,
Bryce Henson
CEO & Visionary
The 5 Immutable Rules of Leadership
- Take Extreme Ownership: Everything is your responsibility—even when it’s not your fault.
- Put Your Oxygen Mask On First: Lead yourself before leading others.
- Wield Influence Through Moral Authority: People follow who you are, not what you say.
- It’s Not About You—Never Was, Never Will Be: Elevate others, build legacy.
- Turn Adversity Into Advantage: Pain is your power—use it.
