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Retired U.S. Army General | Founder of McChrystal Group | Bestselling Author | Expert on Leadership, Teamwork & Organizational Innovation

Stanley McChrystal Speaking Fee: $75,000 to $100,000

Retired U.S. Army General | Founder of McChrystal Group | Bestselling Author | Expert on Leadership, Teamwork & Organizational Innovation

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Stanley McChrystal
Speaking Fee:
$75,000 to $100,000

Travels From:
DCA - Washington, DC

Primary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

Secondary Topic Category:
Military

 

Stanley McChrystal Speaker Profile: At A Glance

A one-of-a-kind commander with a remarkable record of achievement, General Stanley McChrystal is widely praised for creating a revolution in warfare that fused intelligence and operations. He is also known for developing and implementing the counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan and for creating a comprehensive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the way military agencies interact and operate.

General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general in the United States Army, known for his leadership of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 2003 to 2008, where he oversaw critical operations including the capture of Saddam Hussein and the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Born into a military family, McChrystal graduated from West Point in 1976 and subsequently held numerous command and staff positions within the Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, 82nd Airborne Division, and the XVIII Airborne Corps. During his tenure, McChrystal was recognized for revolutionizing military operations by integrating intelligence and special operations, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts. In 2009, he was appointed commander of all international forces in Afghanistan, a role in which he implemented a comprehensive strategy to counter insurgency. After retiring from the military, McChrystal transitioned to the business world, founding the McChrystal Group in 2011. His firm provides advisory services to help organizations improve their leadership, teamwork, and operational strategies. He is also a senior fellow at Yale University, where he teaches leadership, and has authored several best-selling books, including "My Share of the Task," "Team of Teams," "Leaders: Myth and Reality," and "Risk: A User’s Guide." McChrystal is a sought-after speaker, known for his insights on leadership, teamwork, and crisis management. His presentations draw from his extensive military experience and his work with businesses, providing valuable lessons on navigating complexity and fostering resilient, adaptive teams.
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