Chapter
Colonel McFarland's Vision for Victory in Iraq
37:31 - 46:10 (08:38)
Colonel McFarland's dangerous new strategy for winning in Iraq demanded an open-minded approach and willingness to take casualties, balanced with a clear vision of what victory would look like.
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Jocko Willink discusses the makeup of his unit during the Iraq war, as well as the characteristics that differentiate a good commander from a great one in a high-pressure environment.
37:31 - 38:34 (01:02)
Summary
Jocko Willink discusses the makeup of his unit during the Iraq war, as well as the characteristics that differentiate a good commander from a great one in a high-pressure environment.
ChapterColonel McFarland's Vision for Victory in Iraq
Episode#107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to leading in a new and challenging situation is to be humble and ask for advice.
38:40 - 39:57 (01:17)
Summary
The key to leading in a new and challenging situation is to be humble and ask for advice. A successful leader is open-minded to different strategies and willing to learn from the experience of others.
ChapterColonel McFarland's Vision for Victory in Iraq
Episode#107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The military implemented a new strategy to secure and keep the populous safe by seizing, clearing, holding, and building.
39:57 - 44:24 (04:26)
Summary
The military implemented a new strategy to secure and keep the populous safe by seizing, clearing, holding, and building. This new approach was very dangerous, but battalion commanders had an open mind and were willing to try it out.
ChapterColonel McFarland's Vision for Victory in Iraq
Episode#107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses the role of Colonel McFarland in replacing Colonel McMaster and planning for victory in Talafar, despite the challenges associated with understanding the situation and taking casualties.
44:26 - 46:10 (01:44)
Summary
The podcast discusses the role of Colonel McFarland in replacing Colonel McMaster and planning for victory in Talafar, despite the challenges associated with understanding the situation and taking casualties.