PHILADELPHIA, PA — Experience the presence of Jocko Willink, the one and only, at the Miller Theater in The Kimmel Center on Saturday, July 22nd. Emporium Presents a Decisive Engagement with Jocko Willink—a retired SEAL officer, renowned podcaster, author, and speaker. Delve into intriguing subjects such as human nature, leadership, war, atrocities, good and evil, and a plethora of other captivating topics. Join us for an unforgettable event, followed by an extensive Q&A session with the audience.
Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer; co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win as well as Dichotomy of Leadership; host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast; and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. Willink spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, starting as an enlisted SEAL and rising through the ranks to become a SEAL officer. As commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the battle of Ramadi, he orchestrated SEAL operations that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the U.S. Army’s First Armored Division bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War.
“Jocko Willink invites audiences into his world, giving a unique voice to his experiences and sharing stories on our Campus for the first time,” said Frances Egler, Senior Director of Programming and Presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “With decades of knowledge and insight, we hope audiences leave informed and inspired, motivated to give their best in whatever they choose to pursue.”
Willink returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams. There he spearheaded the development of leadership training and personally instructed and mentored the next generation of SEAL leaders who have continued to perform with great success on the battlefield. Willink is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards.
After retiring from the Navy, Willink co-founded the leadership consulting firm Echelon Front with Leif Babin where he teaches the leadership principles he learned on the battlefield to help others lead and win. In addition to his work in consulting, Willink is a jiu-jitsu instructor at Victory MMA & Fitness in San Diego and co-owns Origin USA, a company based in Maine, which produces lifestyle apps. Willink also authored New York Times bestseller Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual and the best-selling Way of the Warrior Kid children’s book series.
For more information, visit https://www.kimmelculturalcampus.org/events-and-tickets/202223/kcp/jocko-willink/.
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