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

561: The Art Of Command. Action, Initiative, and Judgement.
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561: The Art Of Command. Action, Initiative, and Judgement.

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Oct. 7, 2026

561: The Art Of Command. Action, Initiative, and Judgement.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Breaking down General Melvin Zais’s 1977 speech Leadership and the Art of Command, exploring action, initiative, delegation, discipline, judgment, and the realities of leading people. After a lifetime of combat and command, Zais ultimately reduces effective leadership to one essential principle: you must care about your people. 00:00 – General Melvin Zais: A Lifetime of Leadership 02:16 – Leadership Defies Definition 08:24 – Stop Talking. Take Action.
Oct. 5, 2026

Jocko Underground: My View on Non-Combatant Military Members | How to Get Your Life Back

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< 00:01:06 — Do combat veterans view conscientious objectors/noncombatant medics as honorable? 00:05:34 — My 3-year-old may have autism and kids are starting to make fun of him. How do I help him—and myself—handle it? 00:24:30 — I got sober and used harsh self-criticism to stay disciplined. How do I shift toward self-compassion without losing discipline? 00:33:03 — After several devastating life events, I’ve fallen into drinking, weed, and avoiding my goal
Sept. 30, 2026

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
Sept. 28, 2026

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
Sept. 23, 2026

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
Sept. 16, 2026

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, He

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