PODCAST: Extreme ownership – John Gretton ‘Jocko’ Willink

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Jocko Willink

John Gretton “Jocko” Willink is a retired US Navy SEAL officer, highly rated podcast host, established author and CEO of management consulting firm, Echelon Front.

John Gretton “Jocko” Willink is a retired US Navy SEAL officer, highly rated podcast host, established author and CEO of management consulting firm, Echelon Front.

On this episode of the Defence Connect podcast with host Phil Tarrant, Jocko breaks down his philosophy of extreme ownership, explaining how he applies leadership strategies from the military to improve the businesses with which he consults.

Jocko delves into the primary indicators for leadership success, outlines the common mistakes that businesses make in developing leadership capabilities, and reveals the only personality trait that would prevent someone from becoming a good leader.

Enjoy the podcast,

The Defence Connect team

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