In an interview, General Stanley McChrystal highlights the critical importance of character in leadership amidst polarization, AI disruption, and declining institutional trust. He advocates for necessary changes within the military and Defense Department, including the embrace of new technologies and methods. However, he cautions against losing sight of essential values, arguing that change should not compromise the character that sustains enduring leadership. McChrystalâs insights stem from his extensive military experience and are further explored in his latest book on the topic of character.
General McChrystal emphasizes that in a time marked by polarization and technological disruption, true leadership relies on character as its foundation.
He notes the necessity for the military to adopt new technologies and structures but stresses that these changes should not come at the expense of core values.
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