Leading With Strengths Juan Carlos Pinzón: Former Colombian Minister of Defense
Oct 7, 2025
Juan Carlos Pinzón, the youngest Minister of Defense in Colombia's history and a former ambassador to the U.S., discusses pressing global conflicts and the timeless lessons from military history. He shares insights on the importance of understanding emotions in leadership and how analytical skills help manage fear during crises. Pinzón reflects on Colombia's peace process, the significance of effective communication in war, and offers advice for future leaders. He also highlights hope in technology and education amidst global turmoil.
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Timeless Principles Guide Modern Conflict
- Principles of war remain constant even as technology and culture change.
- Successful strategy combines force, intelligence, logistics, economics and political aims.
Victory Needs Postconflict Consolidation
- Military victory alone fails without follow-through in development, justice and state presence.
- Peace agreements that lack consolidation risk repeating historical failures.
Measure The Emotional Economy
- Use behavioral and emotional data to understand people beyond economic indicators.
- Develop tools to measure anger, stress and worry because they shape political and social behavior.