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Jocko’s Brutal Response Will Change How You Win Arguments
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March 3, 2026
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Most people think “winning” means being right. But in leadership, being right can cost you something far more valuable: leadership capital.
In this episode, we break down the cost of being right—how “I told you so” moments drain trust, damage relationships, and turn small disagreements into long-term friction. We’ll show you how to stay detached, control the ego response, and use the indirect approach (questions, not lectures) to help others reveal the truth to themselves—without you cashing in relationship equity for a temporary win.
Key ideas discussed:
Why being right can reduce leadership capital
“Win the relationship, not the argument”
When it does matter to dig in (high-stakes decisions) vs. when it doesn’t (most daily disagreements)
Tactical win vs. strategic loss in business and team dynamics
How “micro” ego-flexes slowly boil the relationship over time
A practical action drill: detach, step back, and ask, “What outcome are we trying to solve together?”
If you lead people—at work, at home, or on a team—this is a simple mindset shift that will immediately improve your communication, trust, and influence.
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