Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
General Stanley McChrystal was called “one of America’s greatest warriors” by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. He is widely praised for launching a revolution in warfare by leading a comprehensive counterterrorism organization that fused intelligence and operations, redefining the way military and government agencies interact. Since retiring from the military, General McChrystal has written several bestselling leadership books and has been an outspoken leader on how the United States has handled the pandemic, the situation in Afghanistan, and the threat of disinformation to our country – what he deems as dangerous as weapons of mass destruction.
He is a senior fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, where he teaches a course on leadership. Additionally, he is the author of the bestselling leadership books, My Share of the Task: A Memoir, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, Leaders: Myth and Reality, and Risk: A User’s Guide.
In a fireside chat, General McChrystal will talk about his journey as a leader, lessons learned through his long and prestigious military career, and advice for future leaders – in any industry or sector. Following the discussion, there will be time for audience Q&A.
General Stanley McChrystal was called “one of America’s greatest warriors” by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. He is widely praised for launching a revolution in warfare by leading a comprehensive counterterrorism organization that fused intelligence and operations, redefining the way military and government agencies interact. Since retiring from the military, General McChrystal has written several bestselling leadership books and has been an outspoken leader on how the United States has handled the pandemic, the situation in Afghanistan, and the threat of disinformation to our country – what he deems as dangerous as weapons of mass destruction.
He is a senior fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, where he teaches a course on leadership. Additionally, he is the author of the bestselling leadership books, My Share of the Task: A Memoir, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, Leaders: Myth and Reality, and Risk: A User’s Guide.
In a fireside chat, General McChrystal will talk about his journey as a leader, lessons learned through his long and prestigious military career, and advice for future leaders – in any industry or sector. Following the discussion, there will be time for audience Q&A.
