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Gen. James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) Speaking Fee: $125,000 to $150,000
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Military
Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management
Gen. James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) Speaker Profile: At A Glance
A dedicated patriot, intellectual, and strategist, former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General James N. Mattis exemplifies principled leadership in times of turbulence. Jim Mattis has served over 40 years in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer, plus duty in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as NATO Supreme Allied Commander, and as Commander of U.S. Central Command comprised of 250,000 U.S. and allied troops in combat across the Middle East and South Asia.
James N. Mattis, born on September 8, 1950, is a retired four-star Marine Corps General and former U.S. Secretary of Defense. Known for his extensive military service and strategic acumen, Mattis commanded forces in several major conflicts, including the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War. His career in the Marine Corps spanned over four decades, during which he earned a reputation for his intellectual approach to military strategy and leadership. Mattis is celebrated for his dedication to the Marine Corps, his country, and his ability to inspire and lead troops through challenging times.
After retiring from the military, Mattis served as the 26th Secretary of Defense from 2017 to 2019 under President Donald Trump. During his tenure, he focused on reinforcing global alliances, ensuring the United States maintained its strategic commitments worldwide, and advocating for a strong defense posture against adversarial nations like China and Russia. Despite his significant contributions, Mattis resigned in December 2018, following disagreements with President Trump over troop withdrawals from Syria and Afghanistan.
In addition to his military and governmental roles, Mattis has also made his mark in academia and public policy. He is currently the Davies Family Distinguished Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where he lectures and writes on domestic and international security policy. His insights on leadership, drawn from his vast experience in the field, are highly sought after, and he continues to influence public discourse through his speaking engagements and publications.
Throughout his career, Mattis has been recognized for his integrity, humility, and unwavering commitment to service. His leadership principles, emphasizing servant leadership and leading by example, have left a lasting impact on those he has commanded and worked with. His book, "Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead," co-authored with Bing West, provides a deep dive into his leadership philosophy and experiences, further cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in modern military history.
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