The Jordan Harbinger Show 410: H.R. McMaster | The Fight to Defend the Free World
Sep 29, 2020
Lt. General H.R. McMaster, a former National Security Advisor and author, shares his insights on modern warfare and U.S. foreign policy. He warns against a 'George Constanza approach' in conflict resolution and stresses the need for strategic empathy to understand adversaries. McMaster discusses the complexities of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and why immigration is vital for national competition. He also tackles the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Accords, linking climate issues to national security, while emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing global challenges.
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Encourage Open Communication
- Foster a climate where people feel safe to be wrong and offer advice, even if unsure.
- The stakes are high, so encourage participation and don't hold back.
Outside-the-Box Thinking
- Encourage "outside-the-box" thinking and problem-solving at all levels, not just the top.
- Value initiative and imaginative solutions, as unexpected actions can give you an advantage.
Command Post Questions
- In Iraq, McMaster's command post displayed key questions: "Who else needs to know?", "Where are the opportunities?", and "How do we exploit/retain the initiative?".
- These questions fostered horizontal information sharing and proactive problem-solving.
