Command principle
Lessons from King Cobra
Raise the hood.
Hood-Raised Forest Warning
Core lesson
Presence can end a conflict before the strike is needed.
Biological basis
King Cobras raise the front of the body, spread a hood, and give warning displays. They are large venomous snakes that also prey on other snakes.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
CommandWarningPresenceConflict preventionDefensive power