Modern Wisdom

#381 - General Stanley McChrystal - Military Strategies For Dealing With Risk

Oct 7, 2021

General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general and former commander in Afghanistan, dives into military strategies for managing risk. He shares insights on the emotional impact of decision-making in high-stakes environments and highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability. The conversation also explores how bias and diversity can shape effective decision-making. McChrystal discusses overcoming inertia in organizations and emphasizes the need for authenticity in leadership, urging listeners to remain true to their values amidst external pressures.

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Gen. Stanley McChrystal

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Effective Communication

01:47

Overcoming Inertia

02:16

Meetings Are Not All Evil

01:33

Red Teaming

00:38

Intro

2min

Understanding Military Rank and Leadership

2min

Navigating Military Risks and Resilience

22min

From Intentions to Action: Overcoming Inertia

10min

Navigating Bias and Diversity in Decision Making

22min

The Dangers of Compromising Authenticity for Approval

2min

Strategies for Enhancing Organizational Resilience and Managing Risk

4min

Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, the former commander of the US and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan, a CEO and an author.

Risk is a constant throughout life. It's permanently shaping our individual and organisational behaviour but humans are inherently bad at judging and adapting to risk. After 34 years of dealing with mortal risk in the field of combat, Stanley has a good insight into a better approach.

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