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Modern WisdomOct 7, 2021

#381 - General Stanley McChrystal - Military Strategies For Dealing With Risk

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Guest: General Stanley McChrystal

Notable books mentioned: our book, Biography of John Boyd

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Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, the former commander of the US and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan, a CEO and an author. Risk is a constant throughout life. It's permanently shaping our individual and organisational behaviour but humans are inherently bad at judging and adapting to risk. After 34 years of dealing with mortal risk in the field of combat, Stanley has a good insight into a better approach.
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Best for Leaders and decision-makersOften cited around diversity and bias

“The speaker refers to their book discussing a lack of diversity, using the Bay of Pigs incident as an example of the consequences of not having diverse perspectives.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Leaders and decision-makers
Key quote: “The measure is different perspectives different backgrounds different expertise different experiences.”
The host references their book to illustrate the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making, using historical examples like the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. They emphasize that diversity should be viewed as an operational imperative rather than merely a moral one.
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Best for Leaders and organizational coachesOften cited around communication in military

“The speaker mentions reading a biography of John Boyd, a fighter pilot, discussing his disregard for seniority and the challenges of rigid structures in organizations.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Leaders and organizational coaches
Key quote: “I can't remember the author's name, but it was a biography of John Boyd.”
The host mentions the 'Biography of John Boyd' to highlight the challenges of rigid military structures and the importance of candid communication. Boyd's experiences illustrate the difficulties faced by junior personnel in providing honest feedback to senior leaders.
ASIN: 0316796883
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Black Hawk Down

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Zero Dark Thirty

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