How SWAT Teams Make Better Decisions | Jon Becker | TEDxClaremontGraduateUniversity
This talk presents powerful lessons from elite tactical units about incorporating constructive disagreement into your leadership approach. Discover a three-step methodology for better decision-making: surround yourself with strong personalities who challenge your thinking, implement "rank off" planning to harvest your team's collective wisdom, and rigorously test your ideas through "red teaming." Through compelling stories and practical insights, learn how embracing disagreement rather than avoiding it leads to superior outcomes and why effective leaders prioritize results over protecting their egos. Jon Becker is the founder and CEO of Aardvark Tactical and PROJECT7 Armor, leading providers of specialized equipment for military and law enforcement units worldwide. With over four decades of experience in the tactical industry, Becker has worked closely with elite operational teams. His professional journey began at seventeen when he founded his company, which evolved from climbing gear into tactical equipment as he recognized the specialized needs of law enforcement and military personnel. Jon is an attorney admitted to practice in the State of California and also hosts The Debrief with Jon Becker podcast, where he examines critical incidents and leadership principles and their application to broader organizational contexts. Jon has written for numerous publications ranging from business publications to legal journals and is a sought-after keynote speaker. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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