In the past, character wasnโt just admired, it was expected. People demanded integrity, and even fought duels over questions of honor. But today, does character still matter?
General McChrystal is a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s. He established a consultancy firm, McChrystal Group, in 2011 and advises senior executives at multinational corporations on navigating complex change and building stronger teams.
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