A Masterclass on Leadership | Stanley McChrystal | Knowledge Project 132

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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - What is risk? 02:29 - Threats vs. vulnerabilities 05:31 - Practical steps to detecting and avoiding threats 07:07 - Reflecting on 9/11 and information contexts 10:05 - Is society becoming more risk averse? 13:53 - Short term vs. long term politicians and military leaders 19:28 - How to make decisions under uncertainty 21:11 - Shane’s heuristic for decision making 21:28 - Stanley’s heuristic for decision making 25:56 - Decision making in moral dilemma's 28:27 - Commander’s intent 29:56 - Practical example of Map is Not the Territory 37:17 - Should politician’s spend time in war zones? 38:54 - The risk of NOT making a decision 41:03 - How organizations incentives for good decisions are awful 43:47 - How Stanley deals with stress 47:36 - How military leadership is easier than civilian leadership 50:12 - How to teach mental toughness 52:33 - What Stanley has learned from studying history 55:35 - History books that have influenced Stanley 57:19 - How to learn from someone who isn’t perfect 01:01:04 - The effects of changing history 01:03:15 - How to teach someone self-discipline 01:06:32 - How to assess the judgement of someone else 01:09:36 - Why are military budgets skewed to physical equipment and not cyber 01:13:39 - How Stanley would allocate the military budget today 01:14:53 - Stanley’s “One-Meal-a-Day” and the impact it had on others 01:16:43 - Misperception of being introverted 01:17:58 - How Stanley defines success

[@DavidD-xb6yn]

This is a great conversation, Shane. Respect to Mr. McChrystal

[@81forever50]

You need too operate FOR, if we fail forward operation regiment is it. It's JSOC, members and SAD with federal law enforcement, jurisdiction. Your special constabkes.

[@81forever50]

At present, ATF is the tip of my spear, with FBI and DEA operating in a policing re intelligence manner.

[@Egad3968]

Sad that Barrack Obama fired you. Thank you for what you did during your service and currently. Great motivation

[@___Saint]

Shane you consistently ask the right questions. Those questions help bring so much value as the guests have valuable insight to share

[@jean-francoisnobert6906]

What a great interview, one of the best so far! Feel really grateful for it! Thanks for sharing

[@81forever50]

Perceptions are reality, and reality are perceptions. That is the narrative.

[@johnplaza5593]

Great talk. Not quite correct on Washington. "Washington wrote his will several months before his death in December 1799. In the document, Washington left directions for the eventual emancipation of enslaved people he owned after the passing of Martha Washington. Of the 317 enslaved people at Mount Vernon in 1799, 123 of the individuals were owned by George Washington and were eligible to be freed as per the terms of the will. By law, neither George nor Martha Washington could free the people owned by the Custis estate. Upon Martha Washington’s death in 1802, these individuals were divided among the Custis grandchildren. By 1799, 153 of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon were part of this dower property. In accordance with state law, George Washington stipulated in his will that elderly enslaved people or those who were too sick to work were to be supported by his estate in perpetuity. In December 1800, Martha Washington signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's enslaved people, a transaction that is recorded in the Fairfax County, Virginia, Court Records. They would finally be emancipated on January 1, 1801."

[@shuheihisagi6689]

The fact that people were exchanged and treated like a piece of equipment in the first place is the real issue. But I appericate the historical clarification.

[@johnplaza5593]

If you would like I could give you historical clarification on slavery throughout the history of mankind...from the beginning of the human race right up to the present moment. Who initially sold the slaves and their ancestors that Washington "treated like a peace of equipment"? Their fellow Africans who captured them and sold them...at least the ones they didn't keep for themselves....of course. Who is worse, the buyer or the seller? And those captured and sold would have likely done the same to members of another tribe given the opportunity. You must be careful judging historical figures and their actions by the standards of our current culture. Our descendants will likely look back on us with disdain for our barbaric actions that at present we don't even recognize.@@shuheihisagi6689

[@tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

The Army was a stand still without you Stanley.

[@cetvies-author-writer]

but is folding your underwear the only thing you still do regarding your personal belonging?

[@81forever50]

FOR

[@SuperMvrk]

The humility,insights and the guidance of this class is outstanding.

[@81forever50]

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[@souravganguly2023]

Loved the conversation ! Thank you Shane and Mr. McChrystal.

[@tagoresai5789]

Is It about Leadership?

[@jimmybolton8473]

Easy for you to say

[@manojbelgaonkar9881]

Fantastic insights

[@SetaSayin]

He’s a great speaker I just order his books can’t wait to read them