Public broadcasting makes our nation smarter, stronger and, yes, safer. Stanley A. McChrystal More Quotes by Stanley A. McChrystal More Quotes From Stanley A. McChrystal In June 2010, after more than 38 years in uniform, in the midst of commanding a 46-nation coalition in a complex war in Afghanistan, my world changed suddenly - and profoundly. An article in 'Rolling Stone' magazine depicting me, and people I admired, in a manner that felt as unfamiliar as it was unfair, ignited a firestorm. Stanley A. McChrystal me war people world My very identity as a soldier came to an abrupt end. I'd been soldiering as long as I'd been shaving. Suddenly I'd been told I could no longer soldier, and it felt as though no one really cared if I ever shaved again. Stanley A. McChrystal end identity soldier long Throughout my career, I have lived by the principles of personal honor and professional integrity. Stanley A. McChrystal professional career honor integrity Empowering, cultivating, and ultimately serving those who follow you will unlock massive potential within your organization, allowing you to solve for problems in real time. Stanley A. McChrystal problems you organization time Soldiers fighting a daily battle under frightening conditions can feel their leaders are far removed from their reality. There's no magic cure for this challenge, and soothing words that aren't backed up by action encourage cynicism. Stanley A. McChrystal challenge words daily feel A fundamental principle that I learned in my career, and a principle that my consulting company McChrystal Group helps American civilian companies to adopt, is that winning units and organizations ensure that the time they actually spend - daily, weekly, and yearly - must hew closely to their priorities. Stanley A. McChrystal daily priorities winning time You can get knocked down, and it hurts and it leaves scars. But if you're a leader, the people you've counted on will help you up. And if you're a leader, the people who count on you need you on your feet. Stanley A. McChrystal you leader feet people
