This is a great TED video featuring retired General Stanley McChrystal who was the top commander of the US forces in Afghanistan.
Now whether you agree with the politics involved or not, this relatively short (15 minute) video is well worth watching for the following reasons:
- McChrystal lead a force with people spread over 20 countries that led to very challenging communication issues. As he said he couldn’t get them in the same room and look them in the eye.
- He had to learn to lead a team with a wide age range and vastly different communication styles.
- Why he believes leaders need to listen, learn and then lead and why leaders need to be able to cope with reverse mentoring.
He also talks in depth about why relationships are the sinew that holds the force together.
Hope you enjoy the video.
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