Improve your decision making, focus and performance as you learn to set an inspiring example, think fast on your feet, take care of your team, respond without overreacting, stay cool while dealing with crises and have the courage to achieve your goals.

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Meet and exceed the standards you ask of others : lead from the front -- Make timely decisions : find the 80 percent solution -- Seek to take responsibility before you begin to place blame -- True leaders dedicate themselves to service : take care of those you lead -- Think before you act : especially before you overreact -- When faced with a crisis : aviate, navigate, communicate -- Courage + initiative + perseverance + integrity = success -- Don't cry over something that won't cry over you -- Only say you're sorry when you're at fault -- Always lead as you are.