509: The Need to Lead: Lessons from Dogfights, Dunker Drills, and Ego Checks. With Dave Berke.

>Join Jocko Underground<Dave Burke breaks down why humility, detachment, and rejecting perfection are the foundation of true leadership. Jocko adds his perspective from the SEAL Teams to reveal what separates leaders who win from those who fail.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Up before the enemy. Disciplined vs. CrazyBalancing it all. Training as a Specialized OfficerDiscovering a family member's InfidelityHomeschool vs. Public School DebateFriendship Destroyed by Politics. What to do.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Retired Marine Major Scott Huesing, author of Echo in Ramadi, to walk through the brutal realities of combat in Iraq’s deadliest city, the cost of leadership, and the transition back home. Scott shares the powerful story of his Marines, the memorials for the fallen, his personal battles after service, and how writing became a new mission to honor and preserve these stories. From Gold Star families to fellow veterans finding their voice, this is a conversation about sacrifice, resilience, and keeping the legacy alive.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins about the realities of leadership in war, ministry, law, Congress, and now the VA. Collins shares hard lessons from funerals and eulogies, where grief and writing become tools for healing. He reflects on the brutality of “full-contact politics,” bipartisan wins that mattered, and the chaos of impeachment battles. From his close work with President Trump to his current mission inside the nation’s second-largest department, Collins lays out the scale of the VA—health care, benefits, cemeteries—and the fight to cut through bureaucracy. This conversation is about service, accountability, and the relentless effort to honor veterans not as victims, but as warriors who deserve the best care their nation can give.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How to honor your commitment when it gets hard. Physical confrontations and how to handle them. Doing well in life on paper, but deeply unhappy--What to do. How to handle a toxic romantic relationship. Developing Jiu Jitsu techniques to deal with good wrestlers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Clay Martin, former Green Beret and author, shares his journey from brutal combat in Iraq to the battles of life after war. He reveals how writing saved him, how visions of an ancestral spirit reshaped his path, and why Barbarian Spirit is a call to purpose and survival for veterans today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

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>Join Jocko Underground< Leading at Home Without Anger(How to earn respect, guide your kids, and avoid becoming a tyrant parent.)When a Neighbor Crosses the Line(Handling heartless comments after the Charlie Kirk tragedy while keeping peace next door.)Finding Peace After a Father’s Failings(Moving forward when your dad wasn’t the hero you needed.)Bipolar Disorder and the Fight for Balance(Using sports, discipline, and creativity to manage the highs and lows.)Set Up to Fail at Work?(Navigating redundancy, lost progression, and building an exit strategy.)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< 00:00 – Intro Symbolism and sacrifice behind the 228th Brigade Combat Team memorial.00:12 – Early Life & Coast Guard Knight’s unconventional path into military service and lessons in structure.00:25 – Joining the Guard Transition from law enforcement to Army Guard officer and active duty.00:55 – Ramadi Deployment Preparing for and arriving in one of Iraq’s most dangerous cities.01:30 – Hard Lessons Learned Complacency, casualties, and the importance of humility in leadership.02:12 - How to Stay on The Path. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How to Survive a Shaky CompanyDo You Have What It Takes for Special Forces?Drowning in Debt While Chasing a DreamIs Your Past Blocking Your Future in Law Enforcement?Escaping the Grip of a Toxic RelationshipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content