Zach Griffiths

Zach Griffiths, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, and Leighton Summerlin, a Sergeant First Class, lead the Harding Project to enhance professional writing in the military. They discuss how writing is essential for addressing future battlefield challenges and fostering bottom-up change. The conversation covers the need for revitalizing Army branch journals, the transition from print to digital formats, and creating a culture of communication among soldiers. Their insights emphasize the importance of quality writing for professional discourse and leadership development in the Army.

Lieutenant Colonel Zachary Griffiths, a Special Forces officer and director of the Harding Project, joins Major McKinsey Harb, a strategist and lead author of the new Army Field Manual 1. They delve into the evolution of military mindsets, the significance of fostering a warrior ethos, and the balance between leadership and followership. Their insights also reveal the challenges of military communication and the impact of historical figures, like a WWII dentist-turned-hero, on the modern understanding of military identity.