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Episode Appearances
Jocko Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
538: The Legendary Speech on How Leaders Should Lead. Major C.A. Bach Back, 1917.
“Author of 'Need to Lead'; mentioned as bowling competitor and leadership expert”
Military Leadership PrinciplesOrganizational Culture and Esprit de CorpsSelf-Confidence Through Knowledge and Preparation
View AnalysisJocko Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
537: We See What's Happening But Miss What's Going On.
“Author of 'Need to Lead' book promoted during episode”
Decision-making under uncertainty and incomplete informationEmotional bias and ego in leadership and judgmentTactical vs. strategic focus and hyperfixation risks
View AnalysisJocko Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
536: Ramadi: Sacrifice, Brotherhood, and The Return. w/ William "Spanky" Gibson
“Led Second Anglico in Ramadi; worked with Spanky's team; mentioned multiple times as key leader in joint operations”
Ramadi combat operations 2005-2006Blue-on-blue incident investigation and preventionAbove-knee amputation recovery and prosthetic rehabilitation
View AnalysisJocko Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
534: Soldiers, SEALs, and Ramadi. Leading In The Most Challenging Combat Environment. With Company Commander, Jason Pelletier
“Top Gun instructor and F-18/F-16/F-22/F-35 pilot who deployed to Ramadi with Anglico team supporting Pelletier's operations”
Urban Counterinsurgency Operations in RamadiNational Guard Deployment and ReintegrationLeadership Under Fire and Decentralized Command
View AnalysisJocko Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
528: Real Rank and Real Authority is Earned.
“Author of 'Need to Lead' book mentioned as part of Jocko's book recommendations”
Small Unit Leadership PrinciplesTrust and Confidence Building in TeamsIntrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
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