Name: Listen, learn ... then lead
Uploaded: 2011-04-05T14:43:00Z
Duration: 15 min 21 s
Description: Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares what he learned about leadership over his decades in the military. How can you build a sense of shared purpose among people of many ages and skill sets? By listening and learning -- and addressing the possibility of failure.

Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares what he learned about leadership over his decades in the military. How can you build a sense of shared purpose among people of many ages and skill sets? By listening and learning -- and addressing the possibility of failure.

Stanley McChrystal: Listen, learn ... then lead

Listen, learn ... then lead

General

In the modern military, a sergeant's act of bravery in Afghanistan bridges generational gaps, emphasizing shared values.

Leadership is not about always being right, but about being open to learning, trusting, and handling the pressures of command.

Effective leaders blend decisiveness with empathy, transforming challenges into opportunities for team growth and resilience.