In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas dive deep into discipline, time management, and leadership, discussing the key lessons learned from Jiu-Jitsu, business, and faith. They break down the importance of Extreme Ownership, sharing how small habits and accountability drive long-term success.
JP shares insights from a recent Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu event, highlighting powerful moments, personal growth, and why structured discipline plays a massive role in faith and leadership. The episode also explores why time management is a critical leadership skill, when flexibility is necessary, and how leaders balance structure with adaptability.
Another key topic in this discussion is the 360° self-assessment, a tool JP uses to evaluate different areas of life—from fitness and business to family and faith. They emphasize why leaders must constantly evaluate their priorities and how self-discipline impacts every aspect of success.
🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode ✔️ Why time management is a leadership skill that can’t be ignored ✔️ How Extreme Ownership applies to fitness, faith, and business ✔️ The balance between structure and adaptability in leadership ✔️ How to perform a 360° self-assessment to stay on track ✔️ The power of coaching and accountability in personal growth ✔️ Why punctuality matters and the lessons learned from poor time management
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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.