Sean Glass

>Join Jocko Underground<Sean Glass is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, combat leader, and now a leadership instructor with Echelon Front. Sean spent 13 years in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Eastern Africa. He led five SEAL platoons in Iraq against Islamic State forces during some of the most dynamic and demanding environments where he saw first-hand the power of leadership on the battlefield. Sean returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams where he spearheaded the development of leadership training and personally instructed and mentored the next generation of SEAL leaders.Sean left active duty in 2019 and became the Chief Operating Officer of a successful venture capital backed construction technology startup, where he helped scale the company’s growth and established a highly successful decentralized, team-first culture.Sean then joined Echelon Front where he serves as a leadership instructor, bringing unique front-line perspective that blends tactical and executive leadership experience from the military and business environments to help build high performance, winning teams that thrive in ambiguous, adverse conditionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

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.

Sean Glass, a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer and leadership instructor, shares gripping tales from his 13 years in the SEAL Teams, including intense training and combat experiences in Iraq. He highlights the rigorous selection process and the mental resilience required to overcome challenges in high-pressure environments. The discussion beautifully intertwines personal stories of sacrifice and family, exploring the impact of September 11. Glass also introduces his journey with Primal Beef, emphasizing ethical farming and the bond of friendship that fuels his new venture.