Leadership Lessons Episodes
Insights and analyses on leadership principles derived from military experiences, historical events, and notable figures that apply to everyday life.
Sept. 9, 2020
246: The Only Real Failure is Giving Up. With JP Dinnell
0:00:00 - Opening 0:12:06 - Failure and Success. Keep Striving. W JP Dinnell. 3:32:51 - How to stay on THE PATH. 4:07:04 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Sept. 2, 2020
245: Knowing What Leads to Victory. Critical Importance of The Fighting Spirit Combat Lessons Vol. 3 with Dave Berke
0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:32 - Combat Lessons Vol. 3. 2:03:32 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:22:36 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 31, 2020
The Debrief w/ Jocko and Dave Berke #3: High Valued Employee Creating Friction
Jocko and Good Deal Dave analyze problems and find solutions for companies. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 31, 2020
The Debrief w/ Jocko and Dave Berke #2: Importance of Contingency Planning
Jocko and Good Deal Dave Analyze some issues and look for solutions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 31, 2020
The Debrief w/ Jocko and Dave Berke #1: Telling Your Employees The Truth
Jocko and Good Deal Dave Analyze some issues and look for solutions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 26, 2020
244: Don't Do it Alone. How to Build a Winning Team. "The Talent War." Recruiting, Selecting, Training, and Mentorship, w/ Mike Sarraille and George Randle
0:00:00 - Opening 0:03:33 - The Talent War. How to build a winning team. 3:21:22 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 3:27:49 - How to stay on THE PATH. 3:47:06 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 12, 2020
242: There are Things Bigger Than You. Do Whatever It Takes to Establish a Winning Mentality Not Just For Yourself. W/ Marine Sergeant Major, Justin LeHew
0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:24 - Gunnery Sgt. Justin LeHew 3:52:53 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 4:09:13 - How to stay on THE PATH. 4:30:49 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 9, 2020
The Unravelling 6: Trying to Win
With many political and military leaders pronouncing the Iraq War a failure, Jocko prepares to lead his SEAL Task Unit into a battle that will change the course of the conflict. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 6, 2020
The Unravelling 5: "Do You Guys Have Run-Flats?"
Jocko completes his first tour and heads back to the US as Iraq begins to come apart at the sectarian seams. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 29, 2020
240: Your Fight Against Inertia--A Body At Rest Tends To Stay At Rest. Combat Lessons 2, with Dave Berke.
0:00:00 - Opening 0:01:43 - Combat Lessons Book 2. 2:06:20 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 2:08:47 - How to stay on THE PATH. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 27, 2020
The Unravelling 4: War Party
After the fall of Saddam’s regime, US forces struggle to provide security as an insurgency takes shape. Jocko’s first tour is action-packed, but ends as Iraq spirals out of control. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 24, 2020
The Unravelling 3: A Festering Sore
The traumatic experience of Vietnam shapes the US approach to the Gulf War. The easy victory in Kuwait shapes expectations of the Global War on Terror. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 22, 2020
239: Avoid The Trap. It's Critical to Learn Lessons From Different Angles. With Dave Berke
0:00:00 - Opening 0:08:00 - Combat Lessons: Rank and File in Combat: What They're Doing and How They're Doing It. 1:44:08 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 2:06:32 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:34:11 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 20, 2020
The Unravelling 2: Saddam at War
The Cold War and the Islamic revolutions of 1979 raises false hope among US policymakers for Saddam Hussein, whose blood-soaked reign would begin and end in war. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 16, 2020
The Unravelling 1: Defining The Enemy
Jocko and Darryl Cooper discuss the "beginnings" of the war on terror. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 14, 2020
238: Shake the World with AWESOMENESS. Ancient Chinese Battle Philosophy. The Wuzi by Wu Chee.
0:00:00 - Opening 0:05:35 - Wuzi, by Wu Chee 1:41:21 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:42:24 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:05:31 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 8, 2020
237: How to Turn a Vision into a Plan For Ultimate Victory. In Battle and in Life. Army Techniques Publication FM 3-21.10
0:00:00 - Opening 0:03:22 - Army Techniques Publication / FM 3-21.10 1:35:08 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:36:40 - How to stay on THE PATH. 1:56"08 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
June 30, 2020
236: There Will Be Punishment. You Will Get Beat Down. The Projects, SEALS, and Martial Arts, with Jeff Higgs.
0:00:00 - Opening 0:05:49 - Jeff Higgs. The Projects, Military, and Martial Arts. 2:07:21 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 2:35:30 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:50:40 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
June 23, 2020
235: Setting the Conditions for Victory. w/ Gen. John Gronski From The 2-28
0:00:00 - Opening 0:09:51 - General John Gronski. 2:49:51 - How to stay on THE PATH. 3:08:18 - Closing Gratitude Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
June 17, 2020
234: How to WIN Using Your Mind Rather Than Brute Force. Applying Couter-Insurgency to Life. FM 3-24
0:00:00 - Opening. 0:09:39 - Counter Insurgency Manual. FM 3-24 1:50:57 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:55:35 - How to stay on THE PATH. 2:21:07 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
June 9, 2020
233: Pressure-Test Yourself and Your Methods. Are you Moving In The Right Direction. The Boer War.
0:00:00 - Opening 0:00:47 - The Boer War. By Jay Stone and Erwin Schmidl 1:29:11 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 1:33:05 - How to stay on THE PATH. 1:53:10 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
June 3, 2020
232: Do Not Fail To Learn. Adapt to New Environments. The Boer War.
0:00:00 - Opening 0:15:25 - The Boer War. By Jay Stone and Erwin Schmidl 1:23:29 - Final Thoughts and take-aways. 1:24:51 - How to stay on THE PATH. 1:50:43 - Closing gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 26, 2020
231: Welcome Stiff Competition and Keep Your Ego in Check. Top Gun Fighting Tactics. With Dave Berke
0:00:00 - Opening 0:06:01 - Top Gun fighting tactics. 2:27:27 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 2:40:51 - How to stay on THE PATH 3:01:55 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 20, 2020
230: Push The Envelope and Test Yourself. The Founding of TOP GUN. With Dan Pederson
0:00:00 - Opening 0:06:54 - Dan Pederson. The founding of Top Gun. USN. 3:48:29 - Final Thoughts and take-aways. 3:54:22 - Hot to stay on The PATH. 4:07:06 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content