348. Host Dan Hesse talks with General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal about Leadership, Building Teams and Risk Management

The Mentors Radio Show

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal about his career, leadership, building teams, risk management and more. A one-of-a-kind commander with a new perspective on organizational dynamics, Ret. General Stan McChrystal is known for helping elite teams tap into the potential of their people to better compete in a complex and interconnected world. Few can speak about leadership, teamwork, technology and international affairs with as much insight can he. Ret. General McChrystal is the former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, former leader of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and co-founder of The McChrystal Group. His exceptional and innovative understanding of organizational dynamics has led to remarkable achievements in both military and business applications. McChrystal is the author of several best-selling books on leadership, building teams, engagement and risk management. After retiring from the U.S. Army as a four-star general, General McChrystal turned his expertise to the business world. He is the Founder and CEO of the McChrystal Group, which helps Fortune 500 Companies strike the right balance between hierarchical and decentralized team mindsets and structures. He and his firm focus on the power of network analysis and machine learning to strengthen how companies connect, internally and externally. As the author of several best-selling management books, General McChrystal offers a battle-tested system for detecting and responding to risk. Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues! SHOW NOTES: GENERAL (RET.) STANLEY A. MCCHRYSTAL: BIO: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/people/stan-mcchrystal/ BOOKS: My Share of the Task: A Memoir, by Stanley McChrystal Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by Stanley McChrystal Leaders: Myth and Reality, by Stanley McChrystal Risk: A User's Guide, by Stanley McChrystal WEBSITE: www.mcchrystalgroup.com/