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Admiral James Stavridis on Evaluating Risk and Building Confidence | Remember This Always

May 25, 2022

Admiral James Stavridis, a retired four-star U.S. naval officer and author, shares insights from his book, 'To Risk It All.' He discusses the ethical complexities of military leadership and the importance of making tough decisions under pressure. The conversation emphasizes maintaining confidence and integrity, even when faced with criticism. Stavridis highlights empathy in leadership, using historical examples to illustrate how understanding others can lead to impactful choices. Listeners are encouraged to embrace impermanence and reflect on personal courage in their decision-making.

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Admiral James Stavridis

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Embracing Impermanence and Ethical Leadership

10min

Evaluating Leadership in War

9min

The Nature of Decision-Making Under Pressure

4min

Empathy in Leadership Decisions

11min

The Unsung Heroes of Leadership

6min

Leadership Under Pressure: Contrasting Success and Failure

6min

Courage in Critical Moments: The Power of Individual Action

5min

Navigating Life's Crises: The Power of Preparation

7min

10.

Navigating Leadership and Morality

3min

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Admiral James Stavridis about his new book To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision, doing the right thing in the face of consequence, maintaining confidence in who you are despite others opinion, and more.

Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He served for five years as the Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He led the NATO Alliance in global operations from 2009 to 2013 and is currently an Operating Executive of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. His new book To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision is out now.

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