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General Stanley McChrystal on Getting Comfortable with Risk | Set Up Your Hall of Heroes

Jan 12, 2022

Retired United States Army General Stanley McChrystal shares insights from his extensive military career and his consultancy work. He discusses the importance of embracing risk as a leader and the prevalence of misinformation in society. McChrystal emphasizes the emotional toll of leadership decisions and advocates for mental health support. He also explores historical leadership styles and the complexities of making tough choices, urging listeners to reconsider their understanding of risk and personal responsibility in a rapidly changing world.

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Stanley McChrystal

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

The Influence of Historical Heroes and Navigating Life's Risks

4min

Navigating the Landscape of Risk and Courage

15min

The Burdens of Leadership and the Importance of Mental Health

4min

Leadership and Courage in the Civil War

14min

The Vulnerability of Misinformation in Society

3min

Navigating Misinformation and Responsibility

19min

Debating Character and Legacy

11min

Embracing Growth Through Risk

4min

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to retired United States Army General Stanley Allen McChrystal about how to become comfortable with risk as a leader, the rise and spread of misinformation, the effect that individuals have on humanity, and more.

Stanley Allen 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. His new book Risk: A User's Guide is about an entirely new way to understand risk and master the unknown.

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