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

>Join Jocko Underground< 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

>Join Jocko Underground<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

>Join Jocko Underground<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

>Join Jocko Underground< A Message For Your If You Think You Should Be More Than You Currently Are.Getting older, but you can still stay in the game and on the path.How to settle Disagreements with future inlaws about wedding details.When I'm off duty, I still feel like a scared kid. What to do.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground<Focusing on what makes effective commanders: robustness under stress, calmness, boldness, common sense, logistics, and staying connected to the troops—plus why “luck” usually follows action and risk. Breaking down leadership lessons from Field Marshal Archibald Wavell (and his “In Praise of Infantry” / Soldiers and Soldiering). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Would you take a demotion in rank for convenience? Handle vindictive gatekeepers. Feeling ashamed of your service like you didn't do enough? How to deal with people who need to be put in their place. Give big time advice to small-time people.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground<Landon Longgrear was a United States Marine who answered the call to serve with quiet resolve, carrying the weight of duty far from home into the unforgiving terrain of Afghanistan. His life stands as a testament to courage without fanfare—proof that honor is often written not in words, but in sacrifice.U.S. Marines at the Battle for Sangin is a battle-intensive and deeply personal war memoir following a small Marine infantry detachment who arrive in Afghanistan with acts of killing beginning immediately. Not a week goes by before the Marines experience the deaths of friendly forces, Marine casualties, enemy combatants killed, numerous IED strikes, air strikes, predator drone strikes and around-the-clock patrolling in hostile territory where death is ever present.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How to end drama when you're caught in the middle. How to get out of a massive slump from injuries from life. What to do if your peers are progressing faster than you. Walking the line between taking the responsibility and allowing others to. Got on the path with great results and now my ego may be out of control. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Examining the wartime leadership of Air Commodore Leonard Burchill, a Canadian POW who protected and unified fellow prisoners under brutal conditions. His story illustrates extreme ownership, integrity, discipline, and selfless leadership, showing how character, competence, and comradeship sustain teams through the harshest adversity.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground<Cover and Move does not always work. Solved: Lacking in the capability to be the defender and protector. Household chores, dishes, trash. Who does it? The man? Or the woman? My current career has me stuck and is draining my soul. How to easily pass any exam regardless of the demands and oddsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content