What do you do when you are stuck working under poor leadership, facing overwhelming panic, or struggling to maintain personal discipline? In Episode 156 of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas break down tactical leadership strategies for leading up the chain of command, detaching when stress peaks, and applying the hardest leadership lessons where they matter most—at home.

Whether you're dealing with workplace friction or looking to break out of complacency, this episode delivers practical, no-nonsense insights to help you take ownership and stay in control.

📌 In This Episode:
• How to lead under a toxic boss without burning out or getting fired
• Tactical detachment: what to do the moment panic sets in
• The brutal truth about feeling stuck and rebuilding personal momentum
• Leading your family: the hardest leadership lessons to live out 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.

00:00 Introduction
03:01 Leadership Principles Under Pressure
05:54 Navigating Panic and Decision-Making
08:53 Discipline and Motivation Challenges
11:52 Applying Combat Leadership at Home
15:10 Leading from the Bottom in Toxic Environments

JP Dinnell was at bootcamp during 9/11 and saw how things changed in the SEAL teams in real time as the Global War on Terror was unfolding.

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

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Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

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Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

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

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 discuss how parents can teach discipline, consistency, and resilience without taking away their children's joy. They cover Lucas' son's first jiu-jitsu class, handling resistance, avoiding comparison, building ownership, letting coaches coach, competition readiness, and raising children to become capable individuals rather than copies of their parents.

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

Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

Join the conversation on instagram

JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

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

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 Introduction to Jiu Jitsu Community and Events
03:01 Parenting and Jiu Jitsu: A Personal Journey
05:55 Encouraging Kids in Jiu Jitsu
08:50 Setting Realistic Expectations for Kids
12:00 The Importance of Hard Work and Discipline
24:02 Building Confidence Through Hard Work
31:31 The Role of Coaches in Youth Sports
32:02 When to Introduce Competition
39:04 The Value of Immersion Camp
47:29 Choosing Joy in Training and Life

JP Dinnell reflects on his experience at Origin Immersion Camp and the deeper lessons he took away about growth, discomfort, faith, fatherhood, leadership, and brotherhood.

The conversation explores why intentionally doing difficult things can accelerate growth, why we never truly "arrive," and why the people around us can encourage and support us—but eventually, we have to take the step ourselves.

JP also shares the powerful story of his daughters facing their fear and jumping from a cliff into cold water, connecting the moment to faith, courage, and the responsibility of becoming the person God created you to be.

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

Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

Join the conversation on instagram

JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

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

00:00 Introduction to Immersion Camp Experience
03:01 The Growth and Community of Jiu-Jitsu
05:48 Personal Reflections on Training and Growth
08:56 The Importance of Challenging Oneself
12:14 Fatherhood and Setting Examples
15:07 Lessons from the Water Jumping Experience
28:03 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Being fit isn't enough—you need to be capable. JP Dinnell explains why men should embrace discomfort, build resilience, prioritize recovery, become capable for their families, and lead by example.

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

Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

Join the conversation on instagram

JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

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

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 The Power of Community and Shared Suffering
03:01 Building Resilience Through Adversity
05:54 Creating a Culture of Hardship in Organizations
08:54 The Importance of Balance in Physical Challenges
12:13 Making Hard Things Fun
15:08 The Role of Recovery and Rest in Training
18:05 The Warrior Mindset and Discipline
20:59 Next Steps for Personal Growth and Safety
27:56 The Importance of Physical Capability
29:15 Faith, Fitness, and Leadership
33:37 Setting an Example for Family
34:28 Starting Your Fitness Journey
39:07 Establishing Personal Fitness Standards
48:33 The Duty to Set High Standards

JP Dinnell and Lucas talk about the 31 mile Extortion 17 Remembrance Ruck

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

Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

Join the conversation on instagram

JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

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

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.

Leadership starts with ownership. JP Dinnell shares practical lessons on marriage, parenting, Extreme Ownership, mentoring, difficult conversations, and building a lasting legacy through everyday leadership.

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

Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

Join the conversation on instagram

JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

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

00:00 Extortion 17 Ruck
02:10 Updates on Aiden's Journey
08:15 Navigating Hard Conversations in Marriage
19:59 The Importance of Extreme Ownership
24:37 Personal Stories and Reflections
30:02 Nostalgic Car Memories
33:55 Life Lessons from Family Vehicles
37:53 Inspirational Movies and Their Impact
42:47 The Importance of Leading by Example
46:04 Navigating Neighborhood Conflicts
58:12 Open Mindedness and Personal Growth

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

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

Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

Join the conversation on instagram

JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

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

What do you do when no one is watching?

That's the question at the heart of this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast.

In this Q&A episode, JP Dinnell and Lucas answer listener questions that range from fitness and career growth to leadership, recognition, workplace relationships, and intellectual property. While the questions seem unrelated at first, they all point to one central principle: character is revealed by the decisions you make when taking the shortcut would be easier.

JP explains why chasing recognition can quietly become an ego problem, why comparing yourself to others steals both joy and progress, and why the strongest leaders focus on serving others instead of seeking credit. Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, raising a family, or pursuing personal growth, this episode offers practical wisdom for making decisions rooted in integrity rather than convenience.

One of the most compelling conversations centers around a listener who created valuable intellectual property while employed by a company. Instead of asking, "What can I legally take?" JP reframes the question: "What is the right thing to do?" His answer highlights the difference between legal rights and ethical leadership, encouraging listeners to think beyond short-term gain and consider reputation, trust, and long-term relationships.

JP also discusses:

Why recognition shouldn't be your motivation.
How to avoid the comparison trap.
The importance of building relationships with everyone—not just people who can advance your career.
Taking care of your physical health with consistency rather than chasing trends.
Choosing integrity even when nobody would know otherwise.

This episode is a reminder that leadership begins long before someone gives you a title. It begins with everyday choices, humility, and the willingness to do what is right even when it's difficult.

Whether you're a business owner, manager, entrepreneur, military veteran, coach, or someone striving to become a better husband, father, teammate, or leader, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about success, reputation, and character.

In this episode:
Leadership through integrity
Why ego holds people back
Building lasting relationships
Fitness and longevity
Career growth and humility
Intellectual property and ethics
Making decisions with long-term perspective
Character under pressure

If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing to the JP Dinnell Podcast and sharing it with someone who values leadership, ownership, and living with integrity.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
02:47 The Importance of Community Support
06:07 Preparing for Physical Challenges
09:01 Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies
14:57 The Role of Nutrition and Rest
22:02 Overcoming Comparison and Celebrating Others
25:01 Navigating Personal Growth and Adversity
25:52 Navigating Workplace Recognition and Ego
29:48 The Importance of Building Relationships
30:33 Performance vs. Relationship in the Workplace
34:10 Ethics in Intellectual Property
42:11 Choosing Integrity Over Temptation