In this episode, Jocko Willink details his leadership principles and explains how to apply them. He also talks about building relationships and trust, understanding human nature, and learning to control your ego and emotions. And he even takes some time to share his newest undertaking, writing children\u2019s books. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership. \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nPeople asked how to apply leadership principles, so Jocko wrote his new book on tactics [2:07] \nJocko tells the war story of how he learned to take a step back and detach [4:38] \nJocko explains how he learned to avoid arrogance and to listen to people [8:48] \nJocko then explains how he learned that he doesn\u2019t always need to be the leader [11:33] \nJocko advocates the importance of relationships and building trust [14:25] \nJocko asks questions instead of making statements when disagreements arise [19:43] \nJocko compares manipulation and leadership [23:14] \nIf you want to be a good leader, you need to understand human nature [29:01] \nJocko talks about why it\u2019s so important to control your emotions [30:45] \nJocko advocates learning jiu jitsu to help you control your ego and emotions [32:29] \nJocko explains how to gain influence and respect [35:07] \nJocko and Tom talk about Jocko\u2019s children\u2019s books [36:21] \nBut seriously, if you\u2019ve never checked out Jocko\u2019s children\u2019s books you really should [40:00] \nJocko and Tom discuss how to focus on improvement instead of talent [43:44] \nJocko talks about standing up to bullies [45:32] \nJocko shares the impact he wants to have on the world [49:01]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW JOCKO:\xa0WEBSITE: jockopodcast.com\xa0INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2sFPXIt\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Q0Eqvu\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2Q2bL9d\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices