Jocko Podcast Human Nature, Leadership, and Atrocities w/ Daniele Bolelli and Darryl Cooper
Apr 4, 2018
Author and historian Daniele Bolelli joins podcast host Darryl Cooper to discuss topics such as leadership in relation to atrocities, the challenges of combat leadership, questioning intelligence in the military, the role of messaging and communication in warfare, and the evolution of values and perspective on atrocities committed during wars. They also touch on the importance of mental sharpness and discipline, the significance of American-made products for Jujitsu, and upcoming events like a Jujitsu immersion camp organized by 'originmain.com'.
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Train Leaders To Detach Under Stress
- Train leaders to recognize physiological and behavioral red flags and step back when they appear.
- Teach simple detachment routines: breathe, look around, then make a calm decision on the radio.
Influence, Not Innate Evil, Explains Atrocities
- Most people are not evil but are highly influenceable and can slide toward brutality under poor leadership.
- Extraordinary moral behavior requires training, discipline and a leader who sets the example.
Prevent Escalation With Realistic Training
- Invest heavily in training and education so troops can recognize escalation steps and stop atrocities early.
- Use realistic drills and debriefs so pattern recognition and moral choices become automatic.