JP Dinnell examines the advice of Admiral William H. McRaven. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Former Navy SEAL JP Dinnell discusses why avoiding conflict can create success, but cowardice never does. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

When the mission matters, how do you decide who leads? In this episode, JP Dinnell and Lucas break down the decision-making process for choosing the right person under pressure — whether in combat, law enforcement, or business.

You'll learn why elite teams don't just rely on seniority, how to assess skill sets under stress, and why debriefs and training prepare leaders for critical moments. JP shares firsthand lessons from Navy SEAL operations and workshops with law enforcement leaders, showing how culture, humility, and performance drive trust across teams.

This episode is packed with practical leadership takeaways you can use in any environment:

How to identify the most qualified person for the job

Why training builds confidence for both leaders and teams

How culture creates decentralized command and long-term success

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Keywords: leadership training, how to choose the right leader, Navy SEAL leadership, law enforcement leadership, mission success, extreme ownership.

JP Dinnell and Lucas Pinckard answer questions from the internet. 

How do you know when you're being taken advantage of? 

How do I deal with a boss who has questionable morals? 

My wife won't let me work out?

How do I correct safety violations that I've allowed on the job site?

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with Joel Anderson founder of ZeroMark, a company that is using AI to protect American soldiers against attacks from AI controlled enemy drones...no exaggeration. ZeroMark is the leading the charge in the fight against the 21st century weapons of the enemy on the front lines.

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On The Path Printing: 

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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with Former USMC officer Mike Mitchell. Mike talks about the unsung heroes of the USMC 1 LAR, how he met his wife and what it takes to remain disciplined after transition back to the private sector. 

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On The Path Printing: 

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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits back down with Mike Mitchell to talk about Operation Steel Dawn II, one of the most epic battles in Marine Corps history. Mike took his platoon of LAVs into a fortified enemy position. Mike and his Marines were detrimental to the enemy. The bravery of USMC 1st LAR, Alpha Company 2nd Platoon, should never be forgotten. 

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On The Path Printing: 

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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with Former USMC officer Mike Mitchell about becoming a good leader, being yourself, and how culture makes a difference in today's world. 

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On The Path Printing: 

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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP talks about an intense situation at a restaurant concerning his twin daughters. JP and Lucas talk about the importance of being vigilant as a parent both in and out of the home. 

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On The Path Printing: 

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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell answers questions from the internet.

How can I remain effective in leadership?

How can I extend leadership longevity?

How do you stay on the path when traveling?

JP and Lucas talk about the DEFReset.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell and Lucas Pinckard sit down for a readback on the life story of Ryan Vong and talk about the importance of being intentional with you skill set at work and at home. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell talks about the book "As Many Reps As Possible" by Jason Khalipa and answers question about how to taking action is the most important part of the OODA Loop. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits back down with Ryan Vong to get part two of his incredible story from barely escaping Vietnam to one of the top influencers in the B2B world. Ryan takes us on the journey from his first job to selling his first million dollar business and what he's doing now Helix CXM to help your company get clean data from AI. 

Ryan Vong puts his twenty years of marketing experience to work helping companies transform digital marketing strategy into execution and results. Previously, Ryan was the founder and CEO of Digital Pi, a global marketing automation agency and one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies two years in a row. Digital Pi was acquired by Merkle Inc. in 2020.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell talks about the second law of combat: SIMPLE

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with Ryan Vong to talk about his escape from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon and how his grandfather created an infrastructure that allowed Vietnamese immigrants to thrive in the United States. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

In this, the James Bond edition of the JP Dinnell Podcast, Lucas gives a recap of Muster 017 and JP answers your questions! 

How do I handle job transition, is Extreme Ownership Biblical, what if my pastor is a narcissist, what verse has helped you most in life, and more!

Lucas reads positive reviews from JP's Origin Documentary and JP threatens to smash Lucas' fingers in his laptop. It's kind of thing you're going to want to share with your friends. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell and Lucas Pinckard talk about the standout moments from their time with Danny Ziem, how to stay focused on your mission, and the importance of addressing moral failures in your life.

Ephesians 6:11-12

11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell and Echelon Front Instructor Danny Ziem talk about the importance of leadership in your business and home. Danny talk about rigors of SWAT team selection processes, how he exploded his tailbone (yup) and bouncing back from a business venture that nearly ruined his marriage.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Danny Ziem is a former Firefighter Paramedic and is currently a Leadership instructor and speaker for Echelon Front. Danny Spent over 16 years in public service and has served in roles including emergency medical services, firefighting, clinical education, technical rescue, honor guard, and special operations group SWAT Medic.

Danny brings a unique perspective for leadership in high-stress environments and has led others as a Field Training Officer, Preceptor, and Instructor Cadre.

Danny served on his special operations group as part of the leadership core and helped to facilitate the successful rollout of Extreme Ownership principles to his team and upper leadership.

Danny's ability to build relationships in multi-agency settings has given him an intimate understanding of the cover and move principle as well as the ability to recognize opportunities for implementation of the other laws of combat leadership.

Danny joined Echelon Front full-time in October of 2021 and currently serves as the Experiential Programs Coordinator, speaker, and First Responder Training Coordinator. 

JP Dinnell knows how to win the fight. In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast he goes deep to help you realize why you aren't winning and what you can do to change that. 

JP goes in-depth into the reason your Ego is killing your leadership and preventing you from reaching your goals. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with Echelon Front's Director of Experiential Training Codey Gandy to talk about being the first boots on the ground in Benghazi and the lessons learned from being in leadership amongst the chaos. 

JP and Cody focus on the how being able to clearly communicate the 'why' when leading in the battle field and in life can make all the difference in your success and failure. 

Codey Gandy is a former U.S. Marine, and currently a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor for Echelon Front. Codey spent just over 5 years working as a ground combat leader for various units in the Marine Corps.

He brings unmatched experience in demonstrating combat leadership in dynamic environments, building winning teams, and developing relationships across all levels of an organization.

Codey has seen first-hand the power of the leadership lessons taught at Echelon Front. He brings a unique front-line perspective as he served in several levels of enlisted leadership, starting as a front-line designated marksman and finished his time in service as a Platoon Sergeant.

In his role, he constantly was finding innovative ways to improve training and challenge his guys in preparation for the real-world battlefield. Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps, Codey joined Echelon Front while providing unmatched experience and unique perspective into combat leadership, front-line leadership, and creating winning teams.

He serves as the Experiential Training Program's Operation Manager, 1st Responder Training Lead, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor at Echelon Front.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with Echelon Front's Director of Experiential Training Codey Gandy to talk about his experience as a #marine, what life is like as a #father of four and how faith has changed his perspective on life.

JP and Cody dive deep into why detachment is a super power and how you can start to fight and win against complacency in your own life.

Codey Gandy is a former U.S. Marine, and currently a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor for Echelon Front. Codey spent just over 5 years working as a ground combat leader for various units in the Marine Corps.

He brings unmatched experience in demonstrating combat leadership in dynamic environments, building winning teams, and developing relationships across all levels of an organization.

Codey has seen first-hand the power of the leadership lessons taught at Echelon Front. He brings a unique front-line perspective as he served in several levels of enlisted leadership, starting as a front-line designated marksman and finished his time in service as a Platoon Sergeant.

In his role, he constantly was finding innovative ways to improve training and challenge his guys in preparation for the real-world battlefield. Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps, Codey joined Echelon Front while providing unmatched experience and unique perspective into combat leadership, front-line leadership, and creating winning teams.

He serves as the Experiential Training Program's Operation Manager, 1st Responder Training Lead, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor at Echelon Front.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

On the first episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, host JP Dinnell shares his story and the reason behind the show.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sit down with former US Army Ranger, Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner, and Performance Coach Roman Mori. Roman talks about his deployments as a Ranger, training with Jon Danaher, and his move into performance coaching. 

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JP Dinnell and Lucas Pinckard talk about whether Immersion Camp is worth the investment and how to get alignment to be able to get time to train and decompress. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell reflects on 100 episodes of the podcast. He and Lucas unpack how the podcast got started and where it's going.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

After his deployment to Helmand Province, Gunnery Sergeant Joe Reyna returns stateside for new assignments. In Part 2 of his interview on the JP Dinnell Podcast Gunny get us caught up to the present and looks to the future of his time with the world's most elite fighting force, the USMC. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP talks about the first and most important law of combat, Cover and Move. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell answers the question "Will AI make Extreme Ownership obsolete?"

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell congratulates  @JockoPodcastOfficial  on episode 500 and tells the stories from his point of view. Plus in a Q&A he breaks down how to create a culture of Extreme Ownership.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

🎙️ JP Dinnell Podcast EP095 — Extreme Ownership, Faith & Leadership Under Pressure

What happens when Navy SEAL tactics meet biblical wisdom and personal accountability?

In Episode 095 of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP shares raw, actionable insights from the battlefield, the boardroom, and everyday life. This episode cuts through the noise with powerful truths about leadership, mindset, and what it really means to live a life of extreme ownership — rooted in discipline, humility, and faith.

As a former Navy SEAL sniper and a senior leader at Echelon Front, JP Dinnell has spent decades leading warriors in combat and business professionals in high-stakes environments. In this powerful episode, he draws on that experience to help you lead better, live bolder, and take full responsibility — not just for your success, but for the growth and wellbeing of your entire team.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

On this Special Veteran's Day Episode JP Dinnell shares what Veteran's Day means to him and some of his favorite stories from the Battle of Ramadi. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with Pastor Tyron Caswell from Milestone Church to talk about faith, leadership, and discipline. 

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Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

In this powerful episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, former Navy SEAL and leadership instructor JP Dinnell sits down with  @EthanBenard  former Twitch streamer, now a rising Instagram influencer and digital motivator with a story that will absolutely stop you in your tracks.

Once known for his gameplay and online personality, Ethan's life took a terrifying turn when he was hospitalized for 61 days. After recovering from the illness that nearly took his life, Ethan returned to streaming only to be swatted—a dangerous hoax that resulted in armed police raiding his home during a live stream. But that wasn't the end of the struggle.

Ethan did more than survive—he came back with purpose. Down from 660lbs Ethan is inspiring people on his journey to health with humor and purpose. 

This is a story about adversity, mindset, resilience, and the kind of faith that doesn't break under pressure. Whether you're a gamer, a leader, a man in recovery, or someone rebuilding from trauma—this conversation will hit you in the soul.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 

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In Episode 092 of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP dives deep into the mental and emotional battlefield where true warriors are forged—not just in combat, but in everyday life. Drawing from his time as a combat-proven Navy SEAL, JP unpacks powerful stories, lessons, and principles around one of the most critical traits in leadership and life: resilience.

Whether it was getting blown out of a sniper hide site by mortars, battling through internal doubt, or choosing to embrace pain during intense jiu-jitsu training, JP reveals what it takes to develop an elite mindset when the pressure is real and failure isn't an option.

This episode is for anyone fighting through adversity—whether you're in business, leadership, relationships, or just trying to win the war in your own head.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How Navy SEALs train to stay calm under extreme pressure
✅ The link between physical suffering and mental strength
✅ What to do when you're in the middle of chaos—physically or emotionally
✅ Why resilience isn't something you're born with—it's built
✅ How jiu-jitsu reveals weakness and builds character
✅ What leaders must do to stay composed and focused in high-stress moments
✅ The difference between surviving adversity and growing from it
✅ Tactical stories of overcoming the fear of failure in real-world combat
🧠 The Navy SEAL Approach to Adversity

JP doesn't just talk theory—he's lived it. From training with Task Unit Bruiser in Ramadi to mentoring clients through Echelon Front, JP explains how the Navy SEAL mindset is built through repetition, preparation, and owning every outcome—no matter how hard it gets.

When the rounds are flying or when life is throwing setbacks your way, you don't rise to the occasion—you fall to your level of training. This episode drives home how you must deliberately put yourself in situations that test you, stress you, and refine your character through controlled discomfort.
💡 Key Takeaways on Resilience:

✔️ Mental toughness is a decision you make before adversity hits
✔️ Controlled suffering (like jiu-jitsu or cold exposure) builds your ability to endure the unexpected
✔️ Belief in the mission—whether that's business, marriage, faith, or fitness—is what keeps you moving forward
✔️ Your mindset under pressure will determine whether you retreat or rise
✔️ Details matter—in combat and in life—and your discipline in the small things shapes your ability to lead under fire
🙏 Faith, Brotherhood & Purpose

This episode also weaves in powerful elements of faith and brotherhood. JP opens up about what anchors him in adversity—his trust in God, his bond with teammates, and his commitment to being a man who leads his family and business the same way he led on the battlefield.

When the storm hits, who do you become? This conversation challenges listeners to build a resilient identity, not just one based on status or performance, but one rooted in purpose.
🏋️‍♂️ Who This Is For:

✔️ Men looking to grow stronger mentally, physically, and spiritually
✔️ Veterans, active duty, and first responders seeking high-level mindset training
✔️ Business leaders and entrepreneurs dealing with constant pressure
✔️ Anyone who's tired of quitting when life gets hard
✔️ Fans of Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership, and faith-driven discipline
💥 Two Quotes to Remember:

    "Resilience is earned through adversity—not avoided by it." – JP Dinnell

    "You don't get stronger by staying comfortable. You get stronger by choosing suffering that prepares you for the fight." – JP Dinnell

📢 Take Action:

💬 Comment your biggest takeaway from this episode
📲 Share it with someone who's walking through adversity and needs to hear the truth
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"The difference between those who quit and those who overcome isn't talent—it's mindset. And that mindset is built, day by day, through discipline, adversity, and faith." – JP Dinnell

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🎙️ JP Dinnell Podcast #091 — "Details Save Lives: What Combat Taught Me About Paying Attention"

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP takes us into a lesson that seems simple—but has life-altering consequences: attention to detail.

Drawing from his experience as a Navy SEAL, a leadership instructor at Echelon Front, and a business owner, JP unpacks why overlooking the little things—in combat, in life, in relationships, and in leadership—is often what creates the biggest disasters. Through powerful, personal stories that include a nearly fatal Humvee incident, being chewed out for tiny uniform infractions, and the consequences of a missed safety check, JP explains why the details are never just details—they're the difference between success and failure, life and death.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why the small, "annoying" tasks matter more than you think
✅ How one missed step during a SEAL deployment could have killed a child
✅ The leadership lesson JP learned after getting micromanaged in training
✅ How small, consistent habits reveal discipline—or the lack of it
✅ Why attention to detail isn't about perfection—it's about responsibility
✅ What a SEAL learned from military inspection and how it applies to civilian life
✅ How overlooking details in your business, family, or fitness is quietly sabotaging your progress
✅ The powerful link between ownership, pride, and discipline
🧠 Real Lessons, Real Stakes

This isn't a motivational fluff piece. These are battle-tested principles delivered through raw storytelling, where one misstep could mean the difference between a safe mission and a flag-draped coffin. JP opens up about times when he missed small things—and the impact those misses had on his team, his leadership, and his own growth.

One story in particular—a routine mission with a parked Humvee—serves as a brutal reminder that we don't rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our training. If you're cutting corners, brushing off the "little things," or assuming someone else is checking, this episode will wake you up.
📌 Who This Episode Is For:

✔️ Leaders under pressure who need to tighten their systems
✔️ Men trying to build strong habits and earn their family's trust
✔️ Business owners who are tired of sloppy execution
✔️ Warriors—military, law enforcement, or first responders—who know that one mistake can cost lives
✔️ Anyone struggling with follow-through, discipline, or personal responsibility

🎯 Why This Episode Matters:

In a world obsessed with instant results, big moves, and overnight success, JP reminds us that greatness isn't built by moments—it's built by disciplined attention to the smallest, quietest, most repetitive tasks. And the truth is, most people fail not because they weren't talented or gifted—but because they got lazy, distracted, or careless.

This episode will challenge you to evaluate your habits, clean up your process, and recommit to doing things right, not just fast.
🔔 Take Action:

💬 Drop a comment: What "small thing" are you committing to do better starting today?
📲 Share this with a teammate, coworker, or family member who needs this reminder.
📅 Subscribe for weekly drops from JP Dinnell and turn notifications on—you don't want to miss what's next.
📢 Final Thought:

If you're looking to get promoted, earn more respect, or lead others more effectively—start by tightening your game. People notice when you care about the details, and so do results. JP doesn't just talk about it—he lives it.

#JPdinnellPodcast #ExtremeOwnership #DetailsMatter #NavySEALWisdom #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #LeadershipDevelopment #EchelonFront #JockoPodcast #TacticalLeadership #AttentionToDetail #MenOfDiscipline #FaithAndLeadership #OwnTheStandard #CombatLessons

🎙️ JP Dinnell Answers YOUR Questions | JPPOD 090
What does it really take to lead under pressure? How do you stay disciplined when motivation fades? In this Q&A episode, JP Dinnell—former Navy SEAL sniper and leadership instructor—answers hard-hitting questions from YOU, the listeners.

🔥 Whether you're in the military, business, or just trying to lead your family well, JP shares tactical and practical advice grounded in real-world experience. He breaks down leadership struggles, shares personal insights from his SEAL days, and gives no-fluff responses that challenge and empower.

🎯 Topics Covered:

    How to stay focused on your mission

    What to do when you lose motivation

    Balancing humility and confidence

    How to get buy-in from stubborn teammates

    Why extreme ownership changes everything

🧠 These aren't just theories—this is battle-tested wisdom to help you win in life and leadership.

📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes on leadership, discipline, and personal growth. New episodes every Tuesday!

👇 Drop your questions in the comments for future Q&A episodes.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod

More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/

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Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms

Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/

Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co

On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting

Episode 089 – What BUD/S Taught Me About Leadership, Discipline, and Relationships

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP reflects on the hard-earned lessons from his time preparing for and completing Navy SEAL BUD/S training, and how those lessons still shape his approach to leadership, discipline, and relationships today.

From running with rocks in his hands in the Texas heat, to nearly drowning during a pool comp, JP shares the mental battles that forged his toughness and the life decisions that determined his path. This isn't just about becoming a SEAL—it's about becoming the kind of man who's worthy of trust, responsibility, and leadership.

Whether you're chasing a dream, struggling with commitment, or just trying to become a better leader in your home, business, or team—this episode will call you higher.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What training alone taught JP before BUD/S
✅ The moment JP almost failed pool comp—and what pulled him through
✅ Why your relationships determine your resilience
✅ The one piece of advice JP gives to anyone dating or married while chasing greatness
✅ How young leaders can lead older, more experienced people with humility
✅ Why you need to be selfish sometimes—so you can lead unselfishly later
✅ How jiu-jitsu, faith, and a warrior mindset still shape JP's leadership today
💡 Key Takeaways for Viewers:

✔️ Mental toughness is a choice. You don't need to be surrounded by a team to train like a savage—you just need discipline and the willingness to suffer for a bigger purpose.

✔️ The people you date (or marry) affect your mission. If they don't support your calling, they're a distraction—no matter how great they are in other areas.

✔️ Leadership is not about age—it's about humility. You can lead people with more experience, but only if you come ready to listen, learn, and serve.

✔️ Your environment may not be ideal—but it can still make you stronger. JP built grit running in a Texas river with rocks in his hands—because there was no pool, and no excuses.

✔️ Discipline and ownership apply at home, at work, and in your relationships. Whether you're a new team lead or a dad trying to break generational patterns, these lessons hit home.
🎯 Who This Episode Is For:

✔️ Men preparing for military, special operations, or law enforcement
✔️ Business leaders and entrepreneurs looking to lead with strength and clarity
✔️ Husbands, fathers, and future husbands trying to be men of honor
✔️ Anyone struggling with focus, motivation, or consistency
✔️ Fans of Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership, Echelon Front, and real leadership development
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💬 Drop a comment with the hardest lesson you've had to learn under pressure
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"It's not the training that builds you. It's how you train when no one's watching that proves you're ready." – JP Dinnell

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JP Dinnell talks about the 12 heroes he remembers this Memorial Day.

Marc Lee, Mikey Monsoor, Ryan Job, Darrik Benson, Aaron Vaughn, JT Tumlinson, Chris Kyle, Brad Carver, Chuck Keating, Seth Stone, Luke Barker, and Scott Stout. 

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

00:00:00 Memorial Day
00:10:27 Marc Lee 
00:18:53 Mikey Monsoor 
00:30:13 Ryan Job 
00:42:00 Darrik Benson 
00:56:12 Aaron Vaughn
01:02:47 JT Tumlinson
01:10:27 Chris Kyle
01:17:33 Brad Carver
01:33:37 Chuck Keating
01:41:13 Seth Stone
02:04:59 Luke Barker
02:15:47 Scott Stout

Episode 087 – Leading Through Chaos, Carrying the Burden, and Knowing When to Walk Away

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas deliver one of their most transparent and hard-hitting conversations yet — tackling what it means to lead when the burden gets heavy, the mission gets messy, and the relationships around you start shifting.

Coming off a powerful FTX leadership training event, JP shares behind-the-scenes lessons on clarity under chaos, how most leaders fail when pressure hits, and why leadership isn't just about serving others — it's about protecting your standards, your team, and your time.

They also dig into the hard truth about relationships: not everyone can go where you're going, and sometimes, leadership means cutting ties with people who don't align with your mission — even if they're good people.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What Extreme Ownership looks like in real-world leadership
✅ Why most leaders fall into chaos—and how to fight your way out
✅ When "servant leadership" becomes weakness, not strength
✅ How to tell if you're working harder than your team
✅ The importance of accountability with clarity in all communication
✅ How JP handled walking away from close relationships that weren't mission-aligned
✅ The truth about value, loyalty, and leadership that lasts
💡 Who This Is For:

✔️ Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and team builders
✔️ Men seeking to lead their families with strength and purpose
✔️ First responders, veterans, and high-performers under pressure
✔️ Anyone trying to balance discipline, leadership, and self-worth
✔️ Viewers of the Jocko Podcast, Echelon Front, and Extreme Ownership content
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"Leadership will break you… if you let it. But if you carry it right, it will shape you into who you're called to be." – JP Dinnell

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Episode 086 – Faith, Fighting & Law Enforcement: The Story of Aaron Price

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP sits down with Aaron Price, founder of 5 Stones Jiu-Jitsu and a state trooper in a narcotics unit, to explore the intersection of law enforcement, jiu-jitsu, leadership, failure, and faith.

From growing up in a trailer park to nearly becoming a Navy SEAL… from leading drug interdiction missions to starting a jiu-jitsu academy that builds both warriors and men of God—Aaron's journey is one of resilience, purpose, and Extreme Ownership.

This conversation gets real. Aaron shares the moment he almost pulled the trigger, the setback that crushed his SEAL dream, and how faith in Jesus Christ rebuilt his purpose and gave him a new mission: training warriors for real life—on and off the mat.
🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

✅ What it's really like working as a narcotics officer in high-risk environments
✅ How Jiu-Jitsu has saved Aaron's life on the street—and changed others' lives off it
✅ The moment he faced a hostage taker alone with no backup
✅ The emotional story of being unable to enter SEAL selection after years of training
✅ Why police officers NEED to train regularly and what's broken in most departments
✅ How faith, failure, and fatherhood shaped Aaron's leadership
✅ The founding of 5 Stones Jiu-Jitsu and its mission to strengthen men physically and spiritually
💡 Who This Is For:

✔️ First responders, law enforcement, and military professionals
✔️ Men seeking clarity, discipline, and purpose through faith and hard training
✔️ Jiu-jitsu practitioners and coaches looking to lead with integrity
✔️ Viewers who follow Jocko Willink, Echelon Front, and Extreme Ownership
✔️ Anyone who's been knocked down, failed, or denied—but still refuses to quit
📢 Join the Mission

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📲 Share this with someone in law enforcement, the military, or leadership
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"Just because one door closes doesn't mean the mission is over. It just means you've been reassigned." – Aaron Price

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Episode 085 – Inside Muster 022 & the FTX: Leadership Lessons from the Field

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas unpack the most powerful takeaways from Echelon Front's Muster 022 and the Field Training Exercise (FTX) that followed. If you've ever wondered what really happens when executives, entrepreneurs, and everyday leaders step into high-pressure leadership simulations, this episode takes you behind the curtain.

This isn't just about theory. It's about watching leaders break, adapt, and rise—sometimes within minutes. You'll hear about the emotional debriefs, the life-changing breakthroughs, and the raw accountability that defines Extreme Ownership at the highest level.
🔥 In This Episode You'll Learn:

✅ What makes the FTX one of the most humbling and transformational leadership experiences
✅ Why many leaders fail when they're removed from their title or authority
✅ How the principles of Extreme Ownership are tested in real-time scenarios
✅ The key leadership lessons JP sees repeated over and over in high performers
✅ Why humility and self-awareness are more powerful than tactics or titles
✅ What makes the Muster a must-attend for serious leaders
💡 Who This Is For:

✔️ Leaders who want to be challenged and held accountable
✔️ Business owners, managers, and team leads ready to sharpen their skills
✔️ Men looking to lead their families, teams, and lives with clarity and strength
✔️ Anyone curious about Echelon Front's FTX and how real leadership is tested under fire
✔️ Fans of Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Extreme Ownership, and tactical leadership
📢 Next Steps:

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"Leadership isn't what you say—it's what you do when pressure hits. And for some, it's the first time they've ever truly felt it." – JP Dinnell

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell tells you how to prioritize and execute to win in business and in life. 

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On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting

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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP sits down with Isaac Tauaefa, the president of  ⁨@jesusandjiujitsu⁩  for a powerful, honest conversation about manhood, leadership, brokenness, and the transformational power of Jesus Christ.

Isaac shares his raw and unfiltered story—from growing up as the son of a pastor and traveling with The Power Team, to pursuing a college football dream that came crashing down. After a devastating knee injury ended his shot at the NFL, Isaac spiraled into a life of partying, violence, and lost identity—until God wrecked his plans and revealed His.

Now a leader, mentor, and disciple-maker, Isaac uses jiu-jitsu, faith, and real conversations to challenge men to step into their God-given calling and lead from the front.
🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

✅ How childhood pressure shaped Isaac's view of faith and performance
✅ The devastating football injury that led to total identity loss
✅ What it really means to be a man of God in a culture of compromise
✅ Why Isaac turned down fame from The X Factor to follow a higher calling
✅ The founding of Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu USA and its mission to reach men
✅ The power of discipleship, spiritual warfare, and leading with humility
✅ A story of redemption, purpose, and the grace of God in the trenches
💪 Who This Episode Is For:

✔️ Men who feel like they've blown it and wonder if God can still use them
✔️ Leaders trying to balance strength, humility, and obedience
✔️ Anyone battling with identity, purpose, or addiction
✔️ Followers of Jesus looking to step into deeper discipleship
✔️ Jiu-jitsu practitioners and warriors of the faith
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"God will break your plans to protect your purpose. What you think is a failure might be the very thing He uses to rebuild your life." – Isaac Tauaefa

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas sit down for the most raw, unfiltered conversation they've ever had.

Over the course of one week, they faced a series of unimaginable events—a tragic death, a violent murder, and a spiritual confrontation with evil. In the midst of it all, they were forced to lead others, support their families, and show up when everything inside them wanted to break.

This episode isn't about tactics or strategy. It's about faith in the fire, the burden of leadership, and what it means to carry others through darkness when you yourself are hurting.
🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

✅ How to lead when you're grieving
✅ What it looks like to trust God in chaos
✅ The weight of spiritual warfare and real evil
✅ Why discipline matters most when you're emotionally drained
✅ The responsibility of being the one others lean on
✅ How to keep showing up for your people when you have nothing left
✅ How leaders process trauma while continuing to lead

This isn't just another leadership episode—it's a testimony of pain, pressure, and perseverance. If you've ever had to lead through loss, or stand strong in the storm for others, this episode will meet you right where you are.
👊 Who This Is For:

✔️ Men carrying heavy responsibilities—at work, at home, in faith
✔️ Leaders walking through loss or spiritual battle
✔️ Anyone feeling the weight of being "the strong one"
✔️ Those seeking truth, hope, and clarity in chaos
✔️ Believers who want to see how faith and leadership intersect in real life
💥 This Is What Leadership Looks Like in Real Life

This isn't a highlight reel. It's the painful, sacred reality of what it means to be a leader when everything around you falls apart. No clichés. No easy answers. Just truth.

If this episode resonates with you, we hope you'll share it with someone who's hurting, leading through loss, or just needs to know they're not alone.
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🙏 If you're walking through your own dark season, know we're praying for you.

"You don't always get to choose the battle. But you do get to choose how you show up for it." – JP Dinnell

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Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

I FOUGHT IN RAMADI – Navy SEAL JP Dinnell Reviews "Warfare" (2025)

JP Dinnell breaks down the new movie  @A24  movie Warfare by Ray Mendoza about the task unit that relieved TU Bruiser in Ramadi. 

In this powerful episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP delivers a raw, emotional, and brutally honest review of the 2025 war film "Warfare", co-directed by Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza. But this isn't just another reaction video — JP Dinnell actually fought in the same battle space as depicted in the film.

While most people see Warfare as a gripping, cinematic portrayal of urban combat in Ramadi, Iraq, JP lived it. He was part of Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War, serving alongside warriors like Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Marc Lee, and Michael Monsoor. His team was operating in Ramadi in 2006, directly before Alpha One, the SEAL unit depicted in Warfare, took over that area of operations.

This review is more than just technical commentary — it's a glimpse into the real-world chaos, decision-making, emotion, and leadership that happened in those exact streets.
🔥 In This Episode, JP Covers:

✅ What Warfare got RIGHT about combat in Ramadi
✅ The key moments that brought back real memories
✅ The emotional weight of watching a story that mirrors his own experiences
✅ The truth about leadership, stress, and decision-making under fire
✅ Why the SEALs in Ramadi fought with purpose, and what that mission meant
✅ Behind-the-scenes insight into how SEAL teams actually operated in that environment
✅ Lessons that carry over from combat to business, life, and leadership today
🎬 Why This Review Is Different

Most war movie reviews come from film critics, military enthusiasts, or historians. But JP was there. He fought in that exact battle space, knew the terrain, felt the weight of combat leadership, and carried the responsibility for lives — his own, his teammates', and the people of Ramadi.

As a former Navy SEAL sniper and point man, JP doesn't just comment on the tactics or gear — he speaks to the mindset, the pressure, and the burden of leadership under fire.

He brings clarity to what it means to lead in chaos, to stay disciplined when everything's on the line, and to honor those who gave everything. And most importantly, he breaks down how those lessons still apply today — whether you're in business, in your community, or just trying to be a better man.
🏅 About JP Dinnell

JP Dinnell is a combat-proven Navy SEAL, leadership instructor with Echelon Front, and the host of the JP Dinnell Podcast. He served with Task Unit Bruiser in Ramadi in 2006 — the same time and location portrayed in Warfare. He now trains leaders in business and life using the principles of Extreme Ownership developed on the battlefield and brought to the civilian world by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.
🎥 About the Film – "Warfare" (2025)

Warfare is a hyper-realistic war drama co-directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, based on Mendoza's personal experience as a Navy SEAL in Ramadi, Iraq. The film follows Alpha One, a SEAL platoon that took over operations in Ramadi during the height of the Iraq War. Known for its immersive, real-time storytelling and emotional intensity, the movie depicts the stress, sacrifice, and leadership required in one of the most dangerous environments in modern military history.
💬 Who Should Watch This Episode?

✔️ Veterans and active-duty military
✔️ Fans of Warfare, American Sniper, Lone Survivor, and The Outpost
✔️ Leaders in business, coaching, or personal development
✔️ Men seeking discipline, purpose, and real-world examples of courage
✔️ Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what war really feels like
💥 Why This Matters

Movies like Warfare aim to honor those who served by portraying their sacrifice and story with accuracy. But hearing it from someone who was actually there changes everything.

JP's review isn't just about realism — it's about legacy, loss, and leadership. It's about what it means to take ownership, to lead when everything is on the line, and to never forget the cost of freedom.

"It's not about being a war hero. It's about honoring the men who didn't come home and making sure we get leadership right—because lives depend on it." – JP Dinnell

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JP Dinnell dives deeper in the details about reconnecting with his son after 15 years apart. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell gives some exciting life news as he is reunited with his son after 15 years. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

JP Dinnell sits down with BJJ Black Belt Steffen Banta to talk about his amazing run as a brown belt and what it took to build his championship mindset. 

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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 Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

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.

Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:09 Steffen Banta
00:08:26 Falling in Love with Jiu-Jitsu
00:16:11 Steffen's First Competition
00:23:27 LoneStar Pro Training Center
00:33:43 Most Decorated Brown Belt in BJJ History
01:20:20 Working With Chief Randy Rozzell
01:26:48 Grappling Institute
01:45:10 Mickey and Nate
01:55:39 Questions from Lucas
2:11:03 Steffen's Closing Thoughts

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EPISODE 78 – THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT LEADERSHIP, OWNERSHIP & EGO

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP dives deep into the brutal realities of leadership, accountability, and discipline. If you're struggling with ego, decision-making under pressure, or owning your mistakes, this episode will challenge you to level up.

JP breaks down the #1 mistake most leaders make—letting ego get in the way. He shares hard-hitting truths about Extreme Ownership, why most people can't handle real accountability, and the hidden cost of being a leader. Leadership isn't easy, and if you're not willing to take full responsibility for your actions, you're setting yourself up for failure.

This episode is for business owners, military personnel, high performers, and anyone who wants to build unshakable discipline. If you want to stop making excuses and start leading effectively, listen up.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The #1 reason most leaders fail (and how to fix it)
✔️ Why ego is the biggest enemy of leadership
✔️ How to handle pressure like a Navy SEAL
✔️ Why work-life balance is a myth (and what to focus on instead)
✔️ The brutal truth about accountability & why most people avoid it
✔️ How owning your failures makes you a stronger leader
✔️ The mindset shift that separates weak leaders from strong ones
💡 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Ego will destroy your leadership. The second you start leading based on pride, you've already lost. Strong leaders know how to detach, take criticism, and make the right call—even when it's uncomfortable.

✔️ Excuses are for the weak. If you're blaming others for your failures, you'll never improve. Own everything. Fix what's broken. Move forward.

✔️ Work-life balance is a lie. The best leaders prioritize what truly matters, not what feels comfortable. Success requires sacrifice, discipline, and extreme focus.

✔️ Pressure reveals true leaders. When things go sideways, will you step up or fall apart? Leaders who stay calm under pressure win in business, war, and life.

✔️ Leadership is lonely. If you're doing it right, leadership is hard. Not everyone will like you. Not everyone will understand. But if you stay disciplined and lead by example, you will earn respect and build an unstoppable team.
📢 Who This Episode is For:

✔️ Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives who want to level up their leadership skills
✔️ Military personnel, first responders, and high performers who thrive on accountability
✔️ Anyone who struggles with ego, ownership, or making tough decisions
✔️ Those who want to push their limits and stop making excuses
🎯 Ready to Step Up & Lead?

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EPISODE 77 – DETACH, LEAD, AND WIN: MASTERING LEADERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP dives into one of the most powerful yet underrated leadership skills: detachment. Whether you're leading a business, a team, or your family, the ability to step back, assess the situation, and make clear, unemotional decisions is the difference between success and failure.

Drawing from his experience as a Navy SEAL, business leader, and instructor at Echelon Front, JP breaks down why most leaders struggle under pressure and how detachment is the key to overcoming stress, ego, and tunnel vision. He shares real-life stories from the battlefield, business, and training that highlight the importance of staying calm, controlling emotions, and seeing the full picture before making decisions.

If you've ever found yourself reacting emotionally, making rash decisions, or feeling overwhelmed by leadership responsibilities, this episode is a wake-up call. JP lays out a step-by-step framework for mastering detachment and explains why leaders who fail to detach will always fall short.
🔥 Key Lessons from This Episode:

✔️ Why detachment is the #1 leadership skill no one talks about
✔️ How to stay calm and in control, even in high-pressure situations
✔️ The dangers of tunnel vision and how to see the full battlefield
✔️ How ego clouds decision-making – and how to remove it
✔️ Why emotional leadership is a death sentence for teams and businesses
✔️ How Navy SEAL training teaches leaders to detach and think clearly
✔️ The balance between tactical patience and taking decisive action
💡 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Your emotions will betray you. Leaders who react emotionally instead of stepping back and analyzing the situation make poor decisions and lose control. Detachment gives you the clarity to lead effectively.

✔️ Slow down to speed up. When leaders rush into decisions without full awareness of the battlefield, they make mistakes that could have been avoided. Tactical patience allows you to make smarter, more effective moves.

✔️ Ego is the enemy of leadership. The moment you start leading based on pride or personal emotions, you're no longer making the best decision for your team. Detachment removes ego from the equation and puts the mission first.

✔️ Mastering detachment is a daily discipline. It's not something you do once—it's a constant practice that applies to business, leadership, Jiu-Jitsu, relationships, and life.
📢 Who This Episode is For:

✔️ Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives who want to make better decisions under pressure
✔️ Military personnel, first responders, and Jiu-Jitsu practitioners looking for battle-tested leadership tactics
✔️ Anyone who struggles with emotional decision-making and wants to stay calm in high-stress situations
✔️ Leaders who want to develop a sharper, more tactical mindset
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:38 Detachment
00:02:46 Managing Emotions
00:06:08 Target Fixation
00:15:00 Detachment at Home
00:19:47 How to Detach and Stay Engaged
00:28:58 Detaching In Real World Scenarios
00:49:00 Task Unit Bruiser, How Navy SEALs Detach
00:56:25 Q&A From the Interwebs
00:57:00 Getting Buy-in From Your Team
01:01:50 Encouraging High Performers Who are Down On Themselves
01:06:22 Final Thoughts