Episode 187 - SOCM Jason Gardner

Master Chief Jason Gardner is a retired 30 year veteran of the Navy SEALS and member of Echelon Front. We discuss the importance of realism in training, taking care of your people, the trauma of war, the power of sleep and so much more.

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Jason Gardner is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, combat leader, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front. Jason spent nearly three decades in the SEAL Teams with eight deployments across the globe. With experience operating in violent cities in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Jason has seen first-hand the power of the leadership lessons taught at Echelon Front. He brings perspective from every level of leadership from a front line SEAL sniper to the SEAL Team FIVE Command Master Chief .

As a lead instructor for Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, he created and implemented realistic and challenging special operations combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. Throughout his career, he worked alongside Jocko, Leif, and several members of the Echelon Front team developing the same principles and mindsets taught to companies across every industry. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and numerous other awards.

After his retirement from the US Navy, Jason brings unmatched experience with combat leadership in dynamic environments, building winning teams, and developing relationships across all levels of an organization. He serves as a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor at Echelon Front.

https://echelonfront.com

Recommended Books:

The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - Mark Manson

The Primal Blueprint - Mark Sisson

Recommended Movies:

The Princess Bride

Apocalypse Now

Guardians of the Galaxy