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Leadership Lessons Episodes

Insights and analyses on leadership principles derived from military experiences, historical events, and notable figures that apply to everyday life.
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April 27, 2017

73: Confronting Abuse of Authority, Overcome Over-reacting, Tips for a New Leader, Alternatives to Firing Someone.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:00:44 - How to never over react to situations. 0:08:41 - How to handle being a NEW leader standing in front of your NEW team. 0:13:57 - How long to get the (BJJ) Blue Belt? 0:28:56 - Managing people who out-perform you--Best Approach. 0:34:32 - Effectively lead a team who's members' goal is only to be "THE BOSS." 0:45:59 - Lessons learned from 70+ episodes of JOCKO PODCAST. 1:07:11 - How can Jiu Jitsu reduce fear in life? 1:19:26 - Navigating Jiu Jitsu with nagging in...
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April 20, 2017

72: Losing a Son To War, True Honor and Leadership That Applies to Real Life, w/ Col. Tom Manion

0:00:00 - Opening 0:09:04 - Col. Tom Manion. 0:09:46 - About Travis Manion. Early Years/Naval Academy/etc. 0:32:04 - Travis After Graduation and Military Service. 0:45:36 - Fallujah. 1:25:01 - Travis's Final Fire Fight. 1:52:54 - Aftermath and Brendan Looney's Journey. 2:09:11 - Brendan's Last Operation. 2:12:02 - Aftermath. What We Can Learn. What We Can Do. TravisManion.org 2:23:52 - Support, Cool Onnit, Amazon, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTune...
71
April 18, 2017

71: Heroes are Not Perfect. Never Judge. The Will to Overcome REAL Hardship: "A Helmet for my Pillow" by Robert Leckie

0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:14 - 0:07:49 - Stripped Down to Nothing in Boot Camp. Surrender and Discipline. 0:18:53 - Advanced Training. 0:28:48 - Guadalcanal: Time to Fight. 1:07:38 - After the Battle: R&R, Partying, and Getting in...
69
April 4, 2017

69: The Real Top Gun. Battlefield, Work, and Life are Identical. With Elite Marine Fighter Pilot, David Berke.

0:00:00 - Opening. 0:09:45 - Intro to Dave Berke. 0:21:11 - Officer Candidate School. 0:27:39 - Southern Watch. 0:31:01 - Top Gun selection. 0:38:49 - September 11th 0:45:08 - Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda. 0:47:33 - Training Officer at Top Gun. 1:08:27 - Forward Air Controller (FAC) Tour. 1:26:43 - Ramadi. 2:14:41 - Home Coming. Relationship. Pentagon. F-22 and F-35. 2:40:56 - Echelon Front transition. 2:52:54 - Green M&Ms, Support, Cool Onnit, Amazon, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko...
68
March 25, 2017

68: Inauthentic Extreme Ownership, Excessive Self-Blaming, The Grammar Nazi, Loyalty in Marriage and Service, Jiu Jitsu VS Boxing for 7 y/o, Artificial Intelligence Soldiers.

0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:56 - Working out EVERY DAY? 0:27:31 - What's better for a 7 y/o boy? Boxing, or Jiu Jitsu? And Why? 0:37:12 - How to prepare for Podcasts. Focus for Max Benefit. 0:46:30 - Inauthentic Extreme Ownership and Excessive Self-Blaming. 0:54:04 - Why Literature is good degree to pursue, and the importance of Language. 1:07:00 - Future Robots Soldiers in the Future. The Threat Artificial Intelligence. 1:12:56 - Effectiveness of Jocko's Favorite Submission Holds (Jiu Jitsu)....
67
March 21, 2017

67: "Company Commander": Important Lessons Directly from WW2

0:00:00 - Opening 0:09:45 - Lessons from 2:02:18 - Support, Cool , , stuff, with and . , , and 2:41:31 - Closing Gratitude
66
March 14, 2017

66: Gen. HR McMaster's Tactical/Strategic Lessons Learned from his War Fighting Experience. Liars, Defending Bad Leaders, Jiu Jitsu Strength, & Dealing w/ The Grind

0:00:00 - Opening/Gen. HR McMaster's account in the First Gulf War. The Battle of 73 Easting. Tactical & Strategic lessons learned. 0:57:23 - The 4 Fallacies of Warfare. 1:24:50 - QUESTIONS and ANSWERS from the interwebs. 1:24:56 -...
65
March 6, 2017

65: What to Carry to Be Prepared for Battle and Life: With Leif Babin

0:00:00 - Opening . 0:05:30 - Weapons & Equipment we carried in Ramadi. 0:1230 - A hard lesson with Over-packing Equipment for Patrol. 0:28:04 - Training for adversity. 0:39:57 - How Adversity Training Payed off in Ramadi. 0:47:12 - Heat, Stink,...
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Feb. 28, 2017

64: The Value and Cost of Real Freedom. "A Debt That Cannot Be Repaid", With Andy Stumpf

0:00:00 - Opening: "A Debt That Cannot Be Repaid" 0:08:48 - Intro to Andy Stumpf 0:18:04 - New Guy at the SEAL Teams 0:22:18 - Deployments 0:26:38 - September 11th / Learning through experience. 0:40:49 - Iraq, Afghanistan, and Getting shot. 1:00:12 - Recovered and Getting Back After it. 1:23:02 - Andy's Retirement and Life after the Teams. SEAL Foundation, Base Jumping. 1:40:13 - Support, Cool Onnit, Amazon, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). E...
63
Feb. 22, 2017

63: Through The Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam, with Colonel William Reeder, US Army Pilot, Vietnam POW

0:00:00 - Opening 0:05:46 - Intro to Bill Reeder 0:09:35 - First Tour in Vietnam 0:15:23 - Second Tour in Vietnam 0:35:23 - The Crash 0:49:55 - The Capture 2:10:10 - Freedom from Capture 2:19:04 - Aftermath and the Take-Away 2:33:14 - Support, Cool Onnit, Amazon, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book) and The Muster002 2:39:09 - Closing Gratitude Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-conten...
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Feb. 14, 2017

62: Battle Studies: Applying Ancient Combat Knowledge of Human Nature to Modern Leadership and Life

0:00:00 - Opening 0:09:35 - "Battle Studies", a work by Ardand Du Picq. Discipline, preparedness, stress. Comparisons with Ancient Battle tactics. 2:09:21 - Closing and Final Take-aways. 2:15:50 - Support, Workout stuff. Cool Onnit, Amazon, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book) and The Muster002 2:51:09 - Closing Gratitude. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
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Feb. 1, 2017

60: The Importance of Standing Up Against Evil, and its Heavy Cost. "The Rape of Nanking"

0:00:00 - Opening 0:14:06 - (Unspeakable Darkness) 1:15:21 - 1:58:25 - Lessons from the books. Your Reality VS. Actual Reality. 2:12:01 - How to Get in the GAME. Support Stuff. , , stuff, with and . Jocko's Kids Book--, and ...
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Jan. 24, 2017

59: Valuable & Applicable Lessons from Battle that Apply Directly to Your Life, w/ Brian Stann

Brian Stann, , awarded the , the nation's third-highest award for valor in combat. Retired UFC Fighter. UFC Commentator. 0:00:00 - Opening 0:04:25 - Brian Stann Intro and Background 0:11:52 - Importance of Standards and Discipline 0:21:56...
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Jan. 10, 2017

57: STRATEGIKON: How to Apply Timeless Combat Leadership Lessons to the Battlefield, Business and Life

0:00:00 - Opening 0:01:33 - "Strategikon: Handbook of Byzantine Military Strategy", by Maurice 1:41:58 - Final Thoughts 1:49:13 - Interesting Internet stuff and support: Onnit, Amazon Click-thru, JockoStore, YouTube, Psychological Warfare(on iTunes), Jocko White Tea, Extreme Ownership (Book), The Muster 002. 2:18:51 - Closing Gratitude Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
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Dec. 28, 2016

54: How to Lead and Command Ultimate Respect. With the "Armed Forces Officer Manual"

0:00:00 - Opening "Uneasy Lies the head who wears the crown..." 0:09:27 - 1950 Version (Limited) Critical Elements: Nobody's Perfect, Bragging Rights for Hard work, Unselfishness commands Loyalty, Write Well / Speak Well, Humility, Physical...
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Dec. 14, 2016

53: WILL CONQUERS ALL, “Colder Than Hell”, Lessons Learned from A Marine Rifle Company at Chosin Reservoir.

0:00:00 - Opening - 0:04:40 - "Colder Than Hell", by Joseph R. Owen - 2:48:08 - Lessons learned, and other thoughts. - 2:52:34 - Helpful perspective. Comparing our lives to REAL adversity. - 2:57:35 - Onnit stuff, Support by using Amazon,
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Nov. 29, 2016

51: “The Coldest War.” Mortars, Battle Fatigue, and THE COLD

0:00:00 - Opening 0:02:47 - "The Coldest War", by Jim Brady 2:29:08 - Lessons learned 2:31:41 - Cool Support stuff: Amazon, Onnit, Jocko Store (Apparel), Jocko White Tea, stuff. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
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Nov. 23, 2016

50: With Tim Ferriss – Darkness & How to Stay on the Path, Last Days of Life & What to Do, Back-up Plans, Misconceptions

0:00:00 - Opening - 0:03:57 - Tim Ferriss Introduction - 0:09:50 - Some Practical Thoughts on Suicide" from Tim Ferriss's new book, "Tools of Titans" - 1:15:08 - Tims additional thoughts on getting out of the Darkness -
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Nov. 8, 2016

48: “I Fought With Custer”, How Ego can Kill You, Avoid the Slippery Slope

0:00:00 - Opening / "I Fought With Custer" by Charles Windolph 1:47:17 - Thoughts and Take-aways 1:54:51 - Cool Internet, Onnit, Amazon, JockoStore stuff 2:10:31 - Closing Thanks Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
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Nov. 1, 2016

47: How to Overcome Set-backs at Work, MMA Fighters VS. SEALS, Prep VS. Winging it, Rituals for mindset, BJJ Gym Loyalty

0:00:00 - Opening - 0:01:09 - Would an MMA Fighter be a good SEAL? - 0:08:57 - Who would win in a fight? MMA Fighter or Navy SEAL? - 0:25:43 - No time to explain the "why" to the Troops. - 0:32:11 - Advice for people with Poor/ineffective leaders....
46
Oct. 26, 2016

46: Jeremiah “JP” Dinnell & Jocko Discuss War, Fighting, and Life

0:00:00 - Opening - 0:07:30 - JP Dinnell Intro - 0:19:50 - BUDS - 0:24:50 - Deployment - 1:12:13 - Loss of a Team Mate - 1:36:10 - Getting out of The Teams, MMA is a stress reliever. - 1:52:12 - Relationship rough patch. -
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Oct. 18, 2016

45: Wooden Leg, Native American Warrior

0:00:00 - "Wooden Leg: A Warrior Who Fought Custer" - Book Review. 1:57:35 - Lessons Learned. 2:05:37 - Additional Thoughts. Capable VS Comfortable. 2:17:05 - Dope Internet, Amazon, Onnit, and JockoStore stuff. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
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Oct. 11, 2016

44: Negative People, Entitled Team after Extreme Ownership, Managing with your Meyers-Briggs Personality Type.

0:00:00 - Opening - 0:04:12 - Ways to avoid injury when starting Jiu Jitsu - 0:23:31 - When do you use Decentralized Command with a new group. - 0:35:05 - Workouts to become more relaxed in the water & help lower heart rate. -
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Oct. 4, 2016

43: Glory of the Trenches. Discipline, The Selfishness of Cowardice & Giving Up

0:00:00 - Opening 0:01:22 - "The Glory of the Trenches", by Coningsby Dawson - Book review and analysis. Leadership, discipline, cowardice, not giving up. 1:32:17 - Jocko Tea, Internet, Jocko Store, Onnit Stuff 1:59:28 - Closing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content