406: Refer To The Things That Ground You As A Person. With JP Dinnell.
Oct 4, 2023
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Former Navy SEAL and Leadership Instructor, JP Dinnell, discusses the value of books, setting bedtimes for children, supporting others, balancing hard work and leadership, reflecting on humility, good leadership, maintaining relationships, detachment for staying on the right path, the black Robocop suit, building a training facility, producing and hosting a podcast, ordering high-quality beef, navigating challenges, upcoming events, Jocko Fuel products, RTX gear and shirts from OregonUSA.com, Shirt Locker brand and positive experiences in the agricultural industry.
Consider time, deadline, and impact when making decisions.
Put the team first and ensure decisions cover everyone.
Break complex problems into simple components for prioritization.
Consider long-term strategic goals when making decisions.
Delegate tasks to avoid losing sight of the bigger picture.
Stay mindful of ego and emotions to maintain rational decision-making.
Deep dives
Consider Time
When making a decision, consider how much time you have, the deadline, and the impact of time on the situation.
Cover and Move
Ensure your decision supports and covers the entire team, putting the team first before oneself.
Simplicity
Prioritize the simplest course of action and break complex problems into simple components.
Strategic Decision Making
When making decisions, prioritize long-term strategic goals and consider the impact on your priorities.
Decentralized Command
Delegate tasks whenever possible to avoid becoming too involved and losing sight of the bigger picture.
Ego and Emotions
Be mindful of how your ego and emotions can affect your decision-making process, and consider the root of your thought process to maintain humility and rationality.
Importance of Mission Focus
It is important to stay focused on the mission and avoid mission creep. Leaders should regularly reassess their goals and ask if their current activities align with their mission.
The Importance of Building and Maintaining Relationships
Building and maintaining strong relationships is crucial for effective leadership. Relationships serve as the foundation for teamwork and success. Leaders should prioritize relationship-building and make decisions that positively impact relationships.
The Value of Detachment and Open-Mindedness in Decision-Making
Leaders should practice detachment and keep an open mind in decision-making. Detachment allows for clear thinking and open-mindedness allows for considering and incorporating different perspectives and ideas. These qualities contribute to effective decision-making.
The Importance of Stewardship and Prioritizing
Being a good steward of what one has been given is essential and should be a priority. It may not always be feasible in certain situations, but in the long run, it pays off and leads to a better life.
Learning from Past Experiences and Patience
It takes time to achieve success and overcome hardships. People in difficult situations should stay focused and keep pushing forward, knowing that it takes time to reach their goals. Remembering past experiences and acknowledging the progress made can provide motivation and encouragement.
JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Training Officer. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel.
Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.
He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.