JOCKO WILLINK

I don’t care in what capacity you’re showing up in life – you are a leader. And, whether you realize it or not, you are having an influence on those around you. Whether you’re trying to secure a job promotion, lead your team and co-workers to success, manage a home, or get their kids to do their chores, your ability to learn and implement the strategies Jocko and I share today are critical.

Jocko Willink (a man who needs no introduction) and I sit down face to face to discuss what it means to be a leader, considerations when raising kids right, striking the balance between opposing leadership methods (dichotomies), and very specific leadership strategies and tactics. And, if all that isn’t enough, we talk a little bit about archery and beards.

” I don’t think anything worth doing is really going to be easy all the time. If it was, everyone would do it.” Tweet That— Jocko Willink-Esh

My guest today is a man who has now been on the podcast on four separate occasions and someone who does not, for most of you listening, need an introduction. His name is Jocko Willink and he served as the Navy SEAL Commander for the most highly-decorated special forces unit of the Iraq war.

And, since leaving the military has gone on to lead on of the most recognizable and effective leadership companies in the world with his brother-in-arms, Leif Babin, Echelon Front.

On top of all of that, he’s written 8 books with his most recent being Leadership Strategy and tactics Field Manual (which we’ll be discussing today). His other books include Extreme Ownership, Dichotomy of Leadership, and the Way of the Warrior Kid series, among others. I’m honored to call this man a friend and am proud to be able to share our conversation with you today.

“I was actually lucky I had bad leadership at times because it woke me up and made me observe when I was young.” Tweet That— Jocko Willink

Show Highlights

Origin Emersion Camp
Mental fortitude
Mechanical drills
The evolution of Echelon Front
Writing a best seller
Leadership for kids
A first-class archery experience
A roll of the dice
The best of the best
Feeling like an imposter
Overcoming weakness
Detaching from a bad plan
How to handle ultimatums
Correcting bad behavior
The reality of leadership

“You’ve got to understand the principles so you can make the tactics happen.” Tweet That— Jocko Willink

Iron Council

Obviously, we’ve been talking all about leadership today on the podcast. I want to offer you an additional resource if you’re looking to up your leadership effectiveness.

It’s called the Iron Council and it’s a brotherhood of men working together to achieve maximum results in our lives. And, a lot of what we discuss is centered around the third pillar of masculinity, Preside, which is synonymous with leadership.

Most of the institutions that have served men and offered a place for them to band together have been on the decline and while all of that is going away, the Order of Man and the Iron Council is rising up instead. We’re dedicated to giving you the tools, resources, brotherhood, camaraderie, and accountability to step fully into that man you have a desire to become.

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