Jocko Podcast

527: From Ego to Execution, and The Path to Command. With Nate Fry

>Join Jocko Underground< [https://www.jockounderground.com/subscribe] Nathan Fry shares the hard lessons that shaped his journey from a frustrated young officer to a battalion commander in the Vermont National Guard. Through failures, second chances, elite mountain training, and combat leadership, he explains why mentorship matters, why ego gets leaders in trouble, and why preparing people — not just equipment — is what ultimately wins wars. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content]

Jocko Underground: How Can Jocko Not Step Up and Talk About America's Short-Comings?

>Join Jocko Underground< [https://www.jockounderground.com/subscribe] How Can Jocko Not Step Up and Talk About ICE and Their Actions? Dealing with favoritism in the workplace. Is getting a dog just added stress? Is it a good idea to bring a child into this world we live in today? How to find the "good" in illness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content]

526: The 18 Things That Make You A Bad Soldier and a Bad Leader, In Battle and in Life.

>Join Jocko Underground< [https://www.jockounderground.com/subscribe] Breaking down a 1951 U.S. Army research report based on interviews with 57 infantrymen fighting in Korean War. The episode pulls blunt, field-tested answers on what makes a good vs. poor combat man and leader—things like combat know-how, staying on task under pressure, remaining calm, taking care of gear, putting the team first, and giving clear, fair leadership. They connect those traits to everyday life and work: master your job, take quick appropriate action, control emotions, avoid selfishness and excuses, and build trust by sharing risk and being consistent. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content]

Jocko Underground: What to do When You're At a Low Point In Life with No Options and Surrounded by Toxicity.

>Join Jocko Underground< [https://www.jockounderground.com/subscribe] How and when to teach your kids to lead. How to handle confrontations in public. Training advice for a hard goal. I'm at rock-bottom with nothing going for me. Being grateful for your position and job VS. Living up to your potential. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content]

525: Why Action Beats Analyzing. The Soldier and The Statesman.

>Join Jocko Underground< [https://www.jockounderground.com/subscribe] Breakdown of Soldiers and Soldiering by Field Marshal Archibald Wavell. They discuss the tension between soldiers and politicians, the importance of initiative and decentralized command, and what truly defines good leadership in war and life. The conversation covers discipline, toughness, morale, training, communication, and why action beats hesitation. Throughout, they connect historical lessons—from Lincoln, Grant, Rommel, and others—to modern leadership, combat, business, and personal responsibility. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content]