All Things Negotiation Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal: What War Taught Me About Resolving Conflict
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May 20, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, General Stanley McChrystal, a retired U.S. Army general, shares insights from his military leadership and his new book, focusing on character. He discusses the critical role of negotiation, recounts strategies for building trust among international forces, and emphasizes the need for integrity in leadership. McChrystal reflects on high-stakes military operations, the challenges of interagency collaboration, and lessons learned from past conflicts, showcasing how these experiences can inform both military and civilian negotiations.
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Build More Negotiators
- The U.S. needs to train and field more skilled negotiators for various fields.
- Building negotiation expertise strengthens the nation’s ability to interact globally and domestically.
Leading Experienced Special Operators
- Special operators are older, experienced warriors whom you lead by broad missions, not detailed orders.
- Giving them freedom builds ownership and better solutions without painful negotiations.
Patience in Hunting Zarqawi
- The hunt for al-Zarqawi took years and required delicate negotiation and trust building.
- Patience and trust within the team enabled success in a high-risk intelligence operation.
