Jocko Podcast 404: On The Path, Doing the Right Things For The Right Reasons. With Navy SEAL Officer, Sean Glass
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Sep 20, 2023 Sean Glass, a former Navy SEAL officer and leadership instructor at Echelon Front, shares insights from his combat experience and mentoring future SEALs. He discusses the rigorous transformation from civilian life to Navy SEAL training, highlighting resilience, teamwork, and leadership under pressure. Glass details the intense camaraderie developed during Hell Week and the complexities of deploying SEALs in Afghanistan. He also reflects on his transition to civilian life, exploring leadership principles applicable in both military and business environments.
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Decentralized Command
- Give your team direction and then trust them to execute.
- Avoid micromanaging and allow team members to learn from their mistakes.
High Standards
- Sean Glass recounts a story from his first deployment about a late-night swim session.
- The session was a consequence of team members failing to properly prep their gear, highlighting the importance of high standards.
Cultural Understanding
- Connecting with local Afghan elders required appealing to their sense of honor and revenge, not abstract Western ideas.
- This resonated because it aligned with their cultural values.