Hey Leader 🙌
With Veterans Day this week, I want to share a powerful leadership lesson I learned from my good friend and military veteran, Jay Redman.
Back in 2018, I was speaking at an event in Miami.
That’s where I first met Jay.
We hit it off immediately.
Kindred spirits!
Over the years, I’ve learned a ton from him about leadership, adversity, and life.
But 3 words have stuck with me.
“Clear the intent.”
Here’s why this matters.
In the military, there’s a principle called “Commander’s Intent.”
The concept?
Every soldier must understand WHY the mission matters (the mission’s intent), not just WHAT orders to follow.
Because when chaos hits, plans change.
And when they do, soldiers can’t afford to wait for instructions.
They must adapt and execute!
The same is true in business.
If your team needs your approval for every decision, you don’t have a leadership system.
You have a bottleneck.
Here’s your leadership challenge this week:
Before delegating your next important project, communicate the mission, the desired outcome, and WHY it matters.
Then give your people room to execute.
After all, great leaders don’t control every move.
They create clarity toward the desired outcome so others can move!
Make it a GREAT week,
Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body Boot Camp & Forever | Keynote Speaker
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.