Jocko Podcast

Jocko DEFCOR Network
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Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.

  1. 1d ago

    560: Leadership Is A Skill. Train It. With Jamie Cochran.

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes Jamie Cochran breaks down real-world leadership lessons from Echelon Front clients and organizations. They discuss overcoming resistance, merging cultures, developing leaders, taking ownership without doing everything yourself, and why leadership is a skill that must be continuously practiced. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    560: Leadership Is A Skill. Train It. With Jamie Cochran.

  2. 3d ago

    Jocko Underground: The Reality When Your Boss Sucks and You Don't Respect Him At All.

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes 00:40 — How do I respect a leader I don’t respect or trust? 15:21 — How do I solve problems aggressively without being out of control? 27:22 — Should I keep pursuing more responsibility if it’s making work stressful? 38:55 — How do I stay calm when my kids are melting down? 54:38 — How important is competing in Jiu-Jitsu, and is it worth the injury risk? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: The Reality When Your Boss Sucks and You Don't Respect Him At All.

  3. Sep 23

    559: Turning Unimaginable Loss Into Purpose. The Legacy of Marc Lee. With Debbie Mama Lee

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes Twenty years after Navy SEAL Marc Lee was killed in Ramadi, his mother Debbie “Mama Lee” Lee joins Jocko and Echo to reflect on grief, faith, brotherhood, and the legacy Marc left behind. They discuss the work of America’s Mighty Warriors, helping veterans heal from the invisible wounds of war, supporting Gold Star families, and turning unimaginable loss into a mission to help others. 00:00 – 20 Years Since Mark Lee’s Death Mama Lee reflects on losing Mark, faith, grief, and the extraordinary legacy that has grown from his sacrifice. 14:40 – Mama Lee Returns Debbie Lee joins Jocko and Echo to reflect on the Task Unit Bruiser reunion and seeing Mark’s teammates together again after 20 years. 25:12 – Brotherhood Forged in Ramadi Remembering fallen teammates, reconnecting with old friends, and why staying connected to the people who shared the experience matters. 35:22 – Random Acts of Kindness How Mark’s final message inspired America’s Mighty Warriors to provide immediate help to veterans, military families, and others in crisis. 39:30 – Choosing to Keep Fighting Through Grief Mama Lee describes the devastation of losing a child and the decision to turn that pain into purpose and service. 45:28 – You Won’t Feel Like This Forever Jocko and Mama Lee discuss the overwhelming nature of grief, losing control of your emotions, and learning to ride the wave until you can move forward. 1:00:35 – Get It Out of Your Head Why talking, writing, sharing stories, and connecting with others can help process pain instead of allowing it to grow darker inside. 1:12:40 – Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Mama Lee explains Helping Heroes Heal, traumatic brain injuries, blast exposure, sleep problems, suicide, and the veterans whose lives have been changed through treatment. 1:26:00 – Helping Veterans and Gold Star Families Heal The retreats, treatment programs, and plans for a dedicated facility designed to bring veterans and families together while supporting their recovery. 1:31:14 – Gold Star Families and the Power of Helping Others Mama Lee discusses retreats for Gold Star parents and families, while Jocko reflects on how even a small act of kindness can completely change someone’s outlook. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    559: Turning Unimaginable Loss Into Purpose. The Legacy of Marc Lee. With Debbie Mama Lee

  4. Sep 16

    558: What We Can Learn From John Spencer Almost Dying 20 Times.

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes Urban warfare expert and retired Army officer John Spencer returns to share stories from 20 Times I Almost Died, from Ranger School and Iraq to Ukraine, Gaza, and some incredibly close calls. Along the way, John and Jocko break down leadership, intuition, modern warfare, resilience, and the importance of developing a personal code to live by. 00:00 – John Spencer: 20 Times I Almost Died 02:53 – Kashmir: India, Pakistan & Modern Warfare 05:10 – Lebanon, Hezbollah & the Changing Battlefield 11:17 – Ukraine, Drones & the Future of War 15:54 – Inside a Hamas Tunnel Under Gaza 24:43 – Iraq: Common Sense, Orders & Leadership 39:08 – The IED Trap: Trusting Your Intuition 45:28 – “Pepper”: The Fight That Cost John His Ear 1:08:27 – The “Sopranos of Baghdad” & Humility 1:29:02 – Ukraine, Bucha & the Will to Resist 1:38:00 – Ranger School: “You Can Always Quit Tomorrow” 1:44:03 – The Best Ranger Competition & a 40-Foot Fall 1:55:48 – Iraq: A Deadly Humvee Crash & Duty 2:01:31 – Azerbaijan’s Special Forces & the Battle of Shusha 2:11:08 – Going Full Rambo as an OPFOR Soldier 2:16:01 – The Mission to Capture Saddam Hussein 2:27:05 – The Current Situation in Gaza 2:42:38 – Who Are You? Building a Code to Live By 2:53:21 – Closing Thoughts With John Spencer 2:54:19 – Jocko & Echo Closing / Supporters Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    558: What We Can Learn From John Spencer Almost Dying 20 Times.

  5. Sep 14

    Jocko Underground: This is How to be a Dependable Warrior.

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes How to be a dependable warrior. At what point does being ultra competitive become a weakness? How to mentally get back on track in life. How to kick the remaining vices in your life. How to guide a 3 year old in life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: This is How to be a Dependable Warrior.

  6. Sep 9

    557: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Answer. Go.

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes Every decision has consequences—and the small decisions made repeatedly can eventually shape your entire life. Jocko and Echo break down how to make better decisions under uncertainty, when to trust experience and intuition, how to avoid paralysis through analysis, and why effective leaders take action, learn, and adapt. 00:00 — Decisions: The Choices That Shape Your Life 03:33 — How the Marine Corps Teaches Decision-Making 11:50 — Take the Initiative: Keep Them on Their Heels 18:14 — Logic, Intuition, and Emotion 24:57 — Analytical vs. Instinctive Decision-Making 26:28 — Stop Overthinking. Take a Small Action. 34:26 — Detachment: The Decision-Making Superpower 41:34 — The 70% Solution: Stop Waiting for Perfect 46:07 — The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act 58:46 — Adapt Faster Than the Situation Changes 1:01:23 — Failure, Fear, and Learning Through Action 1:06:13 — Small Decisions, Fast Feedback, Constant Adjustment 1:15:37 — When Being Too Adaptable Becomes a Problem 1:17:59 — Wargaming: Prepare for What Could Go Wrong 1:20:38 — Jocko’s Extreme Ownership Leadership Loop 1:22:29 — Don’t Get Stuck. Make the Decision. Act. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    557: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Answer. Go.

  7. Sep 7

    Jocko Underground: The Guy Who Called Out Rener Gracie's Purple Belts and Got Embarrassed.

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes The Guy Who Called Out Rener Gracie's Purple Belts and Got Embarrassed.  Maxed out for time, but training for a personal challenge. How to solve a problem riddled worker on your team. When a workout partner doesn't have as much dedication. Got beat up by my wife's guy friend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: The Guy Who Called Out Rener Gracie's Purple Belts and Got Embarrassed.

  8. Sep 2

    556: The World Belongs to the Brazen and The Brave.

    >Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes Continuing examination of René Quinton's Maxims on War, exploring courage, danger, ambition, leadership, obedience, and the randomness of combat. The discussion ultimately comes back to a powerful principle for war and everyday life: learn to distinguish real danger from the danger created by your imagination. 00:00 — Maxims on War: Extreme Views and Human Nature 05:34 — War, Death, and the Randomness of Combat 16:57 — Courage, Promotion, and the Danger of Ambition 23:27 — Bravery, Jealousy, and the Power of Example 28:51 — When Danger Becomes Real 34:22 — Real Danger vs. Imagined Danger 40:20 — Courage vs. Recklessness 48:44 — The Leader Multiplies the Team 51:07 — Why It's Easier to Obey Than Decide 57:25 — Questioning Orders and the Burden of Command 1:04:55 — Cowardly Leaders and Decentralized Command 1:11:25 — Do Hard Things. Don't Let Fear Stop You. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    556: The World Belongs to the Brazen and The Brave.
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Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.

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  • Creator
    Jocko DEFCOR Network
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    897
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    Explicit
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