Jocko Willink
American author
約克·威林克 · ジョッコ・ウィリンク
- Born
- 8 September 1971, New England
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- jujutsu
- Occupation
- podcaster, martial artist, writer, military commander, adviser
- Nickname
- Jocko
John Gretton "Jocko" Willink Jr. (born September 8, 1971) is an American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy SEALs officer. He is also on the board of directors for the Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
Willink's military service includes combat actions in the Iraq War, where he commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser, the unit that fought in the battle against the Iraqi insurgents in Ramadi. Willink received the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal for his service and achieved the rank of lieutenant commander.
Willink co-authored the books Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership (with fellow retired SEAL Leif Babin) and co-founded the management consulting firm Echelon Front, LLC. Willink hosts a weekly podcast with Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Echo Charles, called the Jocko Podcast.
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