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563: The 3 Traits Every Great Leader Must Have According to Gen. Matthew Ridgway
1 hour 20 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2026 at 7:00 am.
– General Matthew Ridgway: A Legendary Military Leader00:05:33 – Is Leadership an Art or a Science?00:10:03 – The Three Keys to Leadership: Character, Courage, and Competence00:14:21 – Self-Discipline, Responsibility, and Leading by Example00:20:41 – Physical Courage vs. Moral Courage00:28:29 – When Good Leaders Must Challenge Orders00:36:32 – Physical Fitness as a Leadership Requirement00:48:38 – Modern Convenience Is Making Us Weak00:56:32 – Be Ready: Leadership Requires Preparation and Presence01:01:13 – Knowing Your People, Developing Leaders, and Leading from the FrontSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
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>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Examining General Matthew Ridgway's timeless leadership principles, exploring the importance of character, courage, competence, and the moral strength to challenge bad decisions. From the battlefields of World War II and Korea to the distractions of modern life, they discuss what it takes to lead effectively, stay prepared, and earn the trust of others.00:00:00 – General Matthew Ridgway: A Legendary Military Leader00:05:33 – Is Leadership an Art or a Science?00:10:03 – The Three Keys to Leadership: Character, Courage, and Competence00:14:21 – Self-Discipline, Responsibility, and Leading by Example00:20:41 – Physical Courage vs. Moral Courage00:28:29 – When Good Leaders Must Challenge Orders00:36:32 – Physical Fitness as a Leadership Requirement00:48:38 – Modern Convenience Is Making Us Weak00:56:32 – Be Ready: Leadership Requires Preparation and Presence01:01:13 – Knowing Your People, Developing Leaders, and Leading from the FrontSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content