Jocko Podcast 261: Learning Does Not Stop. Ever. Life and Leadership w SEAL Master Chief, Steve Ward
Dec 23, 2020
Steve Ward, a Retired SEAL Master Chief Petty Officer, shares gripping tales from his Navy SEAL career. He reflects on the intense training, highlighting the mental and physical challenges of Hell Week. The discussion dives into leadership lessons gleaned from combat, emphasizing the importance of cohesion and accountability in teams. Ward candidly shares experiences from deployments, showing the emotional weight of service and the camaraderie among soldiers. Throughout, he champions continuous learning and the pursuit of personal growth beyond military life.
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Three Options
- Steve Ward's teacher gave him three post-high school options: college, job, or military.
- Uninterested in learning, Ward chose college initially, but then enlisted in the Navy.
Early Navy Life
- As an undesignated seaman, Ward cleaned bathrooms and chipped paint, gaining humility.
- He learned from good and bad leadership examples, observing a hardworking boatswain's mate.
Path to SEALs
- Ward learned about SEALs from classmates who'd failed training.
- He trained, applied, and got approved before his two years, thanks to supportive superiors.