Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Eggers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 26:35

This is the final episode with Dan Pink, and the discussion was far-reaching. Leaders are most effective when asking great questions, and listening intently to truly understand other perspectives and points of view. Dan also discusses the moral obligation to help others get ahead, and to develop people with intention. As we face future challenges - technological and others - it’s important to think across different disciplines with unbridled curiosity and an openness to other points of view. Key Takeaways [1:10] When should a leader fall on their sword? People have fewer regrets about doing the right thing than they have about making accommodations against doing the right thing. [4:35] Dan shares some of his favorite questions that he’s received/asked over the years. [7:25] When you ask ‘what’ questions vs. ‘how’ questions, people tend to give you more forward-facing answers. [9:00] A good question to ask is, “What problems do people bring you to solve?” [11:35] Dan believes to be successful you need to have a mix of effort, good taste, luck, and social advantage. [16:10] As a successful person and leader, you have a moral obligation to help those behind you. [19:30] Do we get the incentives wrong when it comes to encouraging good behavior? Dan’s answer is that it depends on the organization and its structure. [23:20] When it comes to the educational piece, Dan believes it’s important to teach people to think across different disciplines. [24:45] Can someone be both a good man and a great man? Dan thinks in order to be great you have to be good. Quotable Quotes “A leader who has their team’s back establishes psychological safety.” “People have fewer regrets about doing the right thing than they have about making accommodations against doing the right thing.” People need two very basic things: Freedom to think, and freedom to learn. Where to follow Dan Pink Twitter: @DanielPink Facebook: @DanielHPink Website: DanPink.com Resources and Books Mentioned When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, by Daniel H. Pink A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, by Daniel H. Pink Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel H. Pink To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, by Daniel H. Pink Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself, by Daniel H. Pink Leaders: Myth and Reality, by Jason Mangone, Jeff Eggers, and Stanley A. McChrystal Team Of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by General Stanley A. McChrystal My Share of the Task: A Memoir, by General Stanley A. McChrystal Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, by Bill George Courage: The Backbone of Leadership, by Gus Lee with Diane Elliott-Lee Dr. Vivek Murthy Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are, by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives, by Daniel Levitin “The Lesson to Unlearn,” by Paul Graham Salesbrain.com How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, by Amy Edmondson Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best... and Learn from the Worst, by Robert I. Sutton, Ph.D. The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. The Self-Reliant Leadership® Manifesto reveals the Three Pillars of a Self-Reliant Leader, which encompass the character attributes, interpersonal skills, and levers required to lead today’s workforce. Get your free copy HERE. Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.  ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Strategic Partners The Leadership Podcast is proud to announce a new initiative with thoughtLEADERS to provide very short podcasts called Chalk Talks. They’re bitesize hacks on common (but challenging) leadership issues. Interested in learning more? You can only access the Chalk Talks by subscribing to our mailing list at The Leadership Podcast. Beyond the Uniform offers over 300 free episodes to help military Veterans succeed in their civilian career. This includes overviews of potential career paths, deep dives on necessary skills to succeed, and reviews of other free services that support the military Veteran community. You can find more info at BeyondTheUniform.org.

TLP193: Dan Pink (Part II/III): On Remote Work, Fear, Kindness, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 28:41

In Part II of three episodes, Dan Pink answers questions from listeners. Each insight could be a discussion unto itself. Listen in on how organizations can navigate remote work challenges, better leverage older workers, the pros and cons of fear as a motivator, selling insights, the bane of busyness, how technology can hinder and help, and the power of kindness. Key Takeaways [1:35] Q: What is the hardest thing to sell? Selling something that goes against the person’s existing identity and moral beliefs. [6:25] A lot of the issues people tend to have are typically due to time constraints, not lack of desire. The key is being able to focus 100% in the moment when you’re doing a task. [8:20] Q: Your thoughts on remote work and how can companies maximize this? Face-to-face social connection is hugely important towards maximizing human connection and productivity. [10:25] Q: Where does fear serve us and where does it hinder us? Fear shouldn’t be used as a leadership motivator, but that doesn’t mean leaders should abandon it entirely. [14:05] Q: Advice for older workers? Spend time with people who are younger than you and you are an undervalued asset. [18:20] Q: Thoughts on ‘always being busy’? Being busy is a performance and when you’re busy you don’t have to face the ‘harder’ life questions. [22:10] Q: In this technological environment, is bureaucracy decreasing or increasing in our organization? The answer is ‘yes.’ [23:55] Q: What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self? Dan’s 20-year-old self wouldn’t listen to him. Quotable Quotes “What we do is make visceral emotional decisions and then use reason to justify that emotional belief.” “People shouldn’t be remote working all the time. You have to bring people together face-to-face.” “Fear is very short term. Fear allows you to see up close, but fear doesn’t allow you to see out into the future.” “These middle-aged workers are much more valuable than companies are realizing. They are an undervalued asset.” “My 20-year-old self was so incredibly sure of himself and so not open to other interpretation, and so lacking in humility.” “Don’t go based on your assumptions about how the world works. Ask questions and try to find stuff out.” “Be kinder. Act with more kindness. The older I get, the more I value kindness and understand the influence of kindness in the world.” Where to follow Dan Pink Twitter: @DanielPink Facebook: @DanielHPink Website: DanPink.com Resources and Books Mentioned When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, by Daniel H. Pink A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, by Daniel H. Pink Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel H. Pink To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, by Daniel H. Pink Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself, by Daniel H. Pink Leaders: Myth and Reality, by Jason Mangone, Jeff Eggers, and Stanley A. McChrystal Team Of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by General Stanley A. McChrystal My Share of the Task: A Memoir, by General Stanley A. McChrystal Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, by Bill George Courage: The Backbone of Leadership, by Gus Lee with Diane Elliott-Lee Dr. Vivek Murthy Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are, by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives, by Daniel Levitin “The Lesson to Unlearn,” by Paul Graham Salesbrain.com How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. The Self-Reliant Leadership® Manifesto reveals the Three Pillars of a Self-Reliant Leader, which encompass the character attributes, interpersonal skills, and levers required to lead today’s workforce. Get your free copy HERE. Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.  ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Strategic Partners The Leadership Podcast is proud to announce a new initiative with thoughtLEADERS to provide very short podcasts called Chalk Talks. They’re bitesize hacks on common (but challenging) leadership issues. Interested in learning more? You can only access the Chalk Talks by subscribing to our mailing list at The Leadership Podcast. Beyond the Uniform offers over 300 free episodes to help military Veterans succeed in their civilian career. This includes overviews of potential career paths, deep dives on necessary skills to succeed, and reviews of other free services that support the military Veteran community. You can find more info at BeyondTheUniform.org.

TLP192: Dan Pink (Part I/III): Don’t rely on willpower and fortitude - change the architecture

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 50:34

Jim and Jan sit down with Dan Pink in the offices of the McChrystal Group to discuss all things leadership. Dan shares his thoughts on cognitive bias, A/B testing of leadership practices, soft-skills, and how to move from blaming personality to better understanding how design drives patterns of behavior. Due to unforeseen circumstances, General Stan McChrystal was not able to join the discussion as planned. Key Takeaways [3:15] Dan believes we are slowly reconceiving different notions of leadership and different notions of how organizations are run. [8:40] We have the ability to communicate to the world and yet we are lonelier than ever. [10:16] Dan wonders when the concept of ‘leadership’ first emerged. [11:55] How can leaders deal with cognitive bias? As human beings, we are riddled with flaws and by simply being aware of that, it can help you through the decision making process as you begin to ask yourself a series of questions. [16:00] A/B testing is critical in any leadership role, but there are some leaders who are too afraid to test out ‘B’ and have it fail. [20:45] With so many distractions out there, Dan understands how difficult it is to have our minds be focused on the present. This is why he has made a conscious effort to delete social media apps and other distractions off of his computer. [23:25] Is your organization suffering from bad behaviors or simply bad design? In order for you to be a good leader as well as a good designer, be aware of your surroundings. Did an interaction or customer experience go well for you? Ask yourself why and take note so that you can implement it into your organization. [31:25] As we get older, our processing power decreases. If you can’t speed up the processing power of an individual, can you do it as an organization? Dan isn’t sure he has the correct answer to this yet. [35:45] Our education system is designed for the convenience of the system and it is not tailored to the education of the people. Schools will say their goal is to teach people how to learn, but the system, unfortunately, doesn’t allow for that. [41:45] How much has genuine leadership changed over the years? Dan thinks at the structural level, it’s changed very little. [44:00] Effective leaders don’t rule with an iron fist. In fact, it’s the soft skills that often go unnoticed. For example, they have humility, curiosity, and integrity. [47:00] Dan believes that the future of leadership will involve teaching others how to think. Quotable Quotes “Am I looking for things that only confirm my existing beliefs and am I discarding things that challenge my existing beliefs?” “If you’re a leader who says I don’t want to test out ‘B’ because it’s a failure, you don’t understand experiments.” “Instead of relying on my willpower and fortitude, neither of which is deep, I change the architecture. I think that's the solution for leaders.” “Collective intelligence at an organizational level is, at some level, a knowledge management problem.” “We have all the content in the world to develop leaders. What’s missing is context.” “These tests that schools provide are easily hackable and so these kids got good at hacking tests, but the real world is not a hackable exercise.” Where to follow Dan Pink Twitter: @DanielPink Facebook: @DanielHPink Website: DanPink.com Resources and Books Mentioned When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, by Daniel H. Pink A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, by Daniel H. Pink Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel H. Pink To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, by Daniel H. Pink Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself, by Daniel H. Pink Leaders: Myth and Reality, by Jason Mangone, Jeff Eggers, and Stanley A. McChrystal Team Of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by General Stanley A. McChrystal My Share of the Task: A Memoir, by General Stanley A. McChrystal Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, by Bill George Courage: The Backbone of Leadership, by Gus Lee with Diane Elliott-Lee Dr. Vivek Murthy Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are, by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives, by Daniel Levitin “The Lesson to Unlearn,” by Paul Graham The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. The Self-Reliant Leadership® Manifesto reveals the Three Pillars of a Self-Reliant Leader, which encompass the character attributes, interpersonal skills, and levers required to lead today’s workforce. Get your free copy HERE. Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.  ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Strategic Partners The Leadership Podcast is proud to announce a new initiative with thoughtLEADERS to provide very short podcasts called Chalk Talks. They’re bitesize hacks on common (but challenging) leadership issues. Interested in learning more? You can only access the Chalk Talks by subscribing to our mailing list at The Leadership Podcast. Beyond the Uniform offers over 300 free episodes to help military Veterans succeed in their civilian career. This includes overviews of potential career paths, deep dives on necessary skills to succeed, and reviews of other free services that support the military Veteran community. You can find more info at BeyondTheUniform.org.

TLP186: Stan McChrystal - There is No One Size Fits All

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 51:30

This is an episode Jim and Jan have never done before! They are featuring a previous episode with General Stanley McChrystal because they will be interviewing the General along with author Dan Pink live on February 7th. After listening, let Jim and Jan know if you have questions you’d like them to ask Dan and Stan! General Stanley McChrystal shares his thoughts and insights on leadership and service in the modern era. General McChrystal is the best selling author of Team of Teams, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The McChrystal group. He talks with Jim and Jan about the importance of a classical education, the sacrifice leaders must make in their lives, and why it’s up to the government and business to create challenging opportunities for the younger generation. He shares his unique perspective on the similarities and differences of leading and teaming in business and in the military. He concludes with his thoughts on national service, education, and his recipe for more constructive discourse. Key Takeaways [1:20] There’s going to be some exciting live content with General Stanley McChrystal and Dan Pink this February 7th! Do not miss it! [2:55] Jim and Jan offer their thoughts and insights after listening to this episode for the second time. [6:15] Regarding millennials, the talent is there! What’s different is that our community bonds have grown smaller and are more self-focused, making it difficult to find a clear path of how and where to make a contribution. [7:40] Although we are in a time where much service is needed from young people, only 30% of younger people in the United States are qualified and eligible to enlist in the military. General McChrystal poses the thought of government and business sharing the responsibility to create opportunities for the other 70% of those that still have a desire to contribute. [8:40] The Civilian Conservation Corps of the Depression Era was a program created to give young men the opportunity to make money, earn confidence, and get a sense of self-satisfaction. Many of those men went on to serve in World War II. [9:25] General McChrystal feels it is his generation’s responsibility to create opportunities for youth through funding, education, and business. At the McChrystal group, they value service and community involvement. If you have completed a year of national service, your resume gets a more detailed review. [10:50] General McChrystal discussed how we must create an incentive for businesses to hire employees based on their potential and values — rather than just looking for professionals who already have the skills and need little training. [12:50] In addition to General McChrystal’s famous ascetic lifestyle, he is still learning, growing, and studying every day. [13:10] People skills and a strong work ethic as two of the benchmark qualities that make for a good business leader. [14:45] General McChrystal had preconceived notions of the business world, while his colleagues had assumptions about working with someone from the military. They both found out that in each world there are opportunities and challenges not so different. [15:45] His newest book due this fall 2018, Leaders: Myth and Reality, is inspired by Plutarch’s life and studies of notable people. They took the findings of this work and crafted it into modern-day profiles to compare leaders throughout history from all walks of life, and learn the nuances of different leadership styles. [17:50] In pairing founders and leaders, General McChrystal finds it isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to success and fulfillment. He did find the common threads to be a commitment to the choice to lead and accept responsibility in an authentic and self-assured manner. [21:20] Possessing an absolute commitment and dedication to the cause comes at a cost. [23:50] Classical and liberal arts education that roots us in philosophy provides a common language that connects us both with our values and to each other. [24:30] James Stockdale, United States Navy vice admiral and prisoner of war for over seven years, was a strong proponent of a classical education as a way to connect us to ourselves and each other. [27:25] As politics pervade our culture, and the absence of civility rises, it is crucial to listen more and welcome different points of view. [28:30] We could benefit from thinking more long term and focus on building sustainable relationships that remain solid in the future. In a business world, that means treating your clients in a manner where long-term relationships are fostered. [33:00] People think demonstrations of courage are usually reserved for the battlefield, but it is beneficial to recognize it in the workplace, as well. [34:00] General McChrystal is a great believer in experiential leadership for individuals and groups. At The McChrystal Group, they offer adventures for the team to succeed, become familiar, and push one another. [36:50] The military uses its advantages of patriotism and extra time for training to shape them into leaders. On the battlefield, you need to make life or death decisions, where in business, there are laws and bureaucracies and it’s harder for people to be decisive. Oftentimes, businesses will skimp on or cancel their leadership development programs due to a lack of budget or manpower. [41:00] In an organization with timid leadership, they will see the problem and take a conservative approach while rationalizing to do very little, or not enough. Making strong decisions is like a muscle you must continue to work. [42:50] General McChrystal names the two biggest current security challenges we are facing in today’s climate: Education lagging behind the progress of the rest of the world. Inability to make rational political decisions. [49:00] As General McChrystal has a strong relationship with his grandchildren, he believes in balancing work with getting outside for adventure, continued education, and family. Quotable Quotes We’ve got to create opportunities where people can do the kinds of service that gives them a sense of satisfaction and a challenge. Begin rewarding service in your home, school, and community. When you enter the military, nobody is already a soldier, airman, or marine. College doesn’t prepare you for what you are going to do, it prepares you to be prepared for what you are going to do. Everything is simple, but the simplest is difficult. Leadership is this complex weave of factors. Possessing an absolute commitment and dedication to the cause comes at a cost. Classical and liberal arts education that roots us in philosophy provides a common language that connects us both with our values; and to each other. It’s a willingness to sacrifice for the cause when they decide to lead. Strong leaders are themselves. Learn to think long-term. There’s got to be some long-term consequences for dishonesty. Do everything today to protect what you can do in the future. If you do something challenging with strangers, you rarely end up as strangers. It takes courage to make great decisions. When things get hard, it’s a time to show courage. Don’t promise to do more than you are willing to do. Leaders make decisions that others are reluctant to make. Resources Mentioned McChrystal Group website Dan Pink Books Leaders: Myth and Reality, by Jason Mangone, Jeff Eggers, and Stanley A. McChrystal Team Of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by General Stanley A. McChrystal My Share of the Task: A Memoir, by General Stanley A. McChrystal Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, by Bill George Courage: The Backbone of Leadership, by Gus Lee with Diane Elliott-Lee The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Attend a FREE webinar on GRIT - January 31st (register here). Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.  ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Strategic Partners The Leadership Podcast is proud to announce a new initiative with thoughtLEADERS to provide very short podcasts called Chalk Talks. They’re bitesize hacks on common (but challenging) leadership issues. Interested in learning more? You can only access the Chalk Talks by subscribing to our mailing list at The Leadership Podcast.   Beyond the Uniform offers over 300 free episodes to help military Veterans succeed in their civilian career. This includes overviews of potential career paths, deep dives on necessary skills to succeed, and reviews of other free services that support the military Veteran community. You can find more info at BeyondTheUniform.org.

Navy requests more money for shipbuilding and other priorities - January 20, 2020

Government Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 25:06

Dov Zakheim, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, breaks down how funds are divided amongst the military branches, and why the Navy is requesting more to build up the fleet. Jeff Eggers, senior adviser at McChrystal Group, discusses how the VA is seeking to reduce the veteran suicide rate, and the status of prevention initiatives. Ron Marks, president of ZPN National Security and Cyber Strategies, discusses delays in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification rollout, and how the rulemaking process will shake out. Government Matters’ Charis Hanner looks at the Census Bureau’s new public awareness campaign, and the technology they’ll be using for this year’s tally.

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2019 Year End Wrap Up

What Got You There with Sean DeLaney

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 15:11

Richard Lummis and I are back and today for our final podcast of 2019 and the second decade of the 21stCentury. Today, we provide a wrap up of 2019 podcasts, giving some of our favorites and new issues we learned about or perhaps reacquainted ourselves with from history. We then consider some of the topics we will explore in 2020. Highlights of this podcast include: Leadership series based upon the book by Retired General Stanley McCrystal. How economic bubbles from the 18th and 19th century inform leadership, business and crowd psychology today. Leadership lessons from our fan favorite Oscar Best Pictures series. Presidential series from the post-Civil War Presidents up to TR, proving once again there are no new issues in American politics. Our tribute to author Phillip Kerr and his final Bernie Gunther novel Metropolis. A series on General MacArthur and President Truman, exploring their diverse leadership styles. The significance of the title to this podcast. What are we looking forward to talking about in 2020? Resources Metropolis by Phillip Kerr Leaders: Myths and Reality by General Stanley McCrystal, Jeff Eggers and Jason Magone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A history of failure in Afghanistan

Pod Save the World

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 70:42

Tommy and Ben explain why the Russian foreign minister is in Washington and why Vladimir Putin is in Paris, the media and political reaction to the Saudi flight student who murdered his classmates in Florida, updates out of North Korea, an exciting leadership change in Finland, and a troubling religious law in India. Then Afghanistan policy expert Jeff Eggers joins to talk about some extraordinary reporting by the Washington Post about the (somewhat) secret history of policy failures in Afghanistan, which is based on documents that the Post is comparing to The Pentagon Papers.

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CISA's new strategic intent- August 27, 2019

Government Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 22:18

Suzanne Spaulding, senior adviser for homeland security at the CSIS International Security Program, discusses CISA’s plans going forward, and how the agency become the nation’s ‘risk adviser.’ Seth Cropsey, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, and Jeff Eggers, senior fellow at New America, discuss what the new Navy chief’s appointment means for modernization and strategy at the sea service. David Berteau, president & CEO of the Professional Services Council outlines provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act that are of interest to defense contractors, and what he hopes to be in the final bill.

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#149 WSJ Best Selling Author: Jeff Eggers On Leadership and Overcoming Challenges

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 76:18

Today's episode is one for the books! Sean jumps into an enthralling conversation on leadership and overcoming challenges with Jeff Eggers. Jeff is a former Special Assistant to Barack Obama on national security affairs after serving over 20 years as a combat veteran Navy SEAL. Mr. Eggers is the current Executive Director of the prestigious McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. Jeff goes into detail on how a man of his accomplishment continues to push himself. His mindsets may surprise you! Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/team_member/jeff-eggers/ https://twitter.com/jeff_eggers Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

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A Few Good Men

Bombshell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 60:01

It's our 2nd annual Manniversary episode! We dug deep to find the most smoldering hot takes from the men in the national security arena. Join us for a far-ranging discussion with Stan McChrystal, Jeffrey Lewis, and Clint Watts! Links Stanley McChrystal, Jeff Eggers, Jay Mangone, Leaders: Myth and Reality, (Portfolio 2018) Jeffrey Lewis, The 2020 Commission Report on the North Korean Nuclear Attacks Against the United States: A Speculative Novel, (Mariner Books, 2018) Clint Watts, Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a Social Media World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake New, (Harper, 2018) Produced by Tre Hester

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A Few Good Men

BOMBSHELL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 60:01

It's our 2nd annual Manniversary episode! We dug deep to find the most smoldering hot takes from the men in the national security arena. Join us for a far-ranging discussion with Stan McChrystal, Jeffrey Lewis, and Clint Watts! Links Stanley McChrystal, Jeff Eggers, Jay Mangone, Leaders: Myth and Reality, (Portfolio 2018) Jeffrey Lewis, The 2020 Commission Report on the North Korean Nuclear Attacks Against the United States: A Speculative Novel, (Mariner Books, 2018) Clint Watts, Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a Social Media World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake New, (Harper, 2018) Produced by Tre Hester

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Exclusive interview with the McCrystal Group's, Jeff Eggers

Ideagen Global Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 18:00

As a senior policy advisor, security professional, and leadership consultant, Jeff Eggers leverages 20+ years of experience managing strategic efforts and leading high-stakes, high performing teams during his time with the White House, Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. A former Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs for President Obama, Jeff was responsible for oversight of critical and sensitive aspects of U.S. foreign and national security policy. A researcher in behavioral science and a consultant on leadership and organizational performance, Jeff now leads McChrystal Group’s Leadership Institute, managing engagements with Fortune 500 clients requiring assistance with organizational performance, leader-development, and culture shaping. He has taught courses in change management, leadership, and public policy for many organizations. Jeff retired from the U.S. Navy following a successful 20-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL with extensive operational and combat leadership experience. Jeff has published in esteemed academic journals and media outlets such as Fortune, Foreign Policy, Politico, and U.S. News and World Report.

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Episode 19 - What Leadership Really Means with Jeff Eggers

FoundersPlace.co Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 37:52

Leadership is a crowded book topic. A lot of authors have already laid down their ideas about leadership, but Jeff Eggers, together with his co-writers, has given us a different view in the new book "Leaders: Myth and Reality". In this episode, Jeff talks about the various people they profiled for the book, what traits they exhibited to propel them into the leadership roles they defined, and how founders can implement those traits to lead their companies to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jeff Eggers: Leaders, Myth and Reality

School for Good Living Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 107:45

Today my guest is Jeff Eggers. I don’t even know where to start introducing Jeff. He retired from the Navy in 2013 after a 20-year career as a US Navy SEAL. He served in the White House for six years, most recently as President Obama’s special assistant for national security affairs, he also served under … Continue reading "Jeff Eggers: Leaders, Myth and Reality"

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McChrystal on Leadership: Part 5- the Reformers-Martin Luther and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 18:04

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Livesas their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode V, we take up the Reformers-Martin Luther and Martin Luther King, Jr. Some of the highlights include: 1. Reformers must agree to shoulder burdens when asked to or they were thrust upon them. 2. The leadership of Reformers comes through existing structures. King’s leadership came through the framework of the SCLC and strategy of the civil rights movement. Luther’s leadership was more based on commentary. 3. Both used new technologies. Luther used the printing press and King used television.4. Reformers must seize the moment, as demonstrated by King’s ad libs in his I have a dreamspeech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McChrystal on Leadership: Part 1- the Founders-Walt Disney and Coco Chanel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 13:15

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Lives as their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode I, we take up the Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel. Some of the highlights include: 1. What are creative and obsessive perfectionism?2. How do they help (or hurt) the leadership process. 3. Right Place, Right Time-founders must take advantage of opportunity when it knocked. 4. Founder Dilemma-is it to manage or to create?5. Is leadership about the Mission or People? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McChrystal on Leadership: Part 2- the Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 13:41

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Livesas their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode II, we take up the Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein. Some of the highlights include: 1. There is more to their genius than intelligence, just as there is more to their leadership than genius. 2. Einstein’s correspondence and collaboration demonstrated that the lone genius (and solitary mad scientist) not realistic.3. Bernstein demonstrated that even the most outgoing person needed solitude to compose. 4. They both made genius accessible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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McChrystal on Leadership: Part 3- the Heroes, Harriett Tubman and Zheng He

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 13:48

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Lives as their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode III, we take up the Heroes, Harriett Tubman and Zheng He. Some of the highlights include: 1. The Hero’s Journey is Separation->initiation->return. Tubman demonstrates setting forth into the unknown, emerging victorious and then returning. 2. Leadership is not magic. It occurs at a specific time and place in certain circumstances. Once again, the right person must be at the right time and the right place. 3. Great leaders must be surrounded by people who enable their activities and find meaning in what they have to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McChrystal on Leadership: Part 2- the Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 13:41

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Lives as their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode II, we take up the Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein. Some of the highlights include: 1. There is more to their genius than intelligence, just as there is more to their leadership than genius. 2. Einstein’s correspondence and collaboration demonstrated that the lone genius (and solitary mad scientist) not realistic.3. Bernstein demonstrated that even the most outgoing person needed solitude to compose. 4. They both made genius accessible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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McChrystal on Leadership: Part 5- the Reformers-Martin Luther and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 18:04

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Lives as their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode V, we take up the Reformers-Martin Luther and Martin Luther King, Jr. Some of the highlights include: 1. Reformers must agree to shoulder burdens when asked to or they were thrust upon them. 2. The leadership of Reformers comes through existing structures. King’s leadership came through the framework of the SCLC and strategy of the civil rights movement. Luther’s leadership was more based on commentary. 3. Both used new technologies. Luther used the printing press and King used television.4. Reformers must seize the moment, as demonstrated by King’s ad libs in his I have a dreamspeech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McChrystal on Leadership: Part 4- the Power Brokers-Boss Tweed and Thatcher

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 11:42

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Lives as their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode IV, we take up the Power Brokers-Boss Tweed and Thatcher. Some of the highlights include: 1. A power broker wields influence and symbols like a tangible good. 2. Power is an arrangement among stakeholders. 3. Tweed used the social identity of the Irish as the basis for his power.4. Margaret Thatcher resurrected the feeling of national pride for the British people. 5. There must be a consolidation of and working with groups with which they shared power. Tweed had his lunch club and Thatcher had her breakfast club. 6. The true leadership of power brokers is to manage the followers and institutions which enable them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McChrystal on Leadership: Part 4- the Power Brokers-Boss Tweed and Thatcher

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 11:42

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Lives as their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode IV, we take up the Power Brokers-Boss Tweed and Thatcher. Some of the highlights include: 1. A power broker wields influence and symbols like a tangible good. 2. Power is an arrangement among stakeholders. 3. Tweed used the social identity of the Irish as the basis for his power.4. Margaret Thatcher resurrected the feeling of national pride for the British people. 5. There must be a consolidation of and working with groups with which they shared power. Tweed had his lunch club and Thatcher had her breakfast club. 6. The true leadership of power brokers is to manage the followers and institutions which enable them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McChrystal on Leadership: Part 3- the Heroes, Harriett Tubman and Zheng He

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 13:48

In this special five-part podcast series, we consider the business leadership issues raised by General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) recent book Leaders-Myth and Reality, which he co-authored with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Using Plutarch’s Livesas their model they considered multiple leaders and leadership styles. These include: Founders, Walt Disney and Coco Chanel; Geniuses, Albert Einstein and Leonard Bernstein; Heroes, Zheng He and Harriet Tubman; Power Brokers, Boss Tweed and Margaret Thatcher. In this episode III, we take up the Heroes, Harriett Tubman and Zheng He. Some of the highlights include: 1. The Hero’s Journey is Separation->initiation->return. Tubman demonstrates setting forth into the unknown, emerging victorious and then returning. 2. Leadership is not magic. It occurs at a specific time and place in certain circumstances. Once again, the right person must be at the right time and the right place. 3. Great leaders must be surrounded by people who enable their activities and find meaning in what they have to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McChrystal on Leadership: Part 1- the Founders-Walt Disney and Coco Chanel