Episode
Quiet Service with General Stan McChrystal
28:13
Published: Mon Aug 03 2020
Description
General Stan McChrystal was the Commander of The Joint Special Operations Command under President Obama and is the author of Team of Teams. He has had a colorful and distinguished career, but what I wanted to talk to him about is how he has lived a life of Quiet Service. This… is A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
The decline in the idea of the call to service in the modern world has led to issues in communication and bureaucracy.
00:00 - 03:59 (03:59)
Summary
The decline in the idea of the call to service in the modern world has led to issues in communication and bureaucracy. However, figures like the speaker's grandfather have created new ways for large organizations to maintain effective communication and coordination.
EpisodeQuiet Service with General Stan McChrystal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Van Jones is passionate about civilian national service for young Americans, as it can instill behavior that teaches them to take care of each other while giving back to the community through healthcare, education, and environmental services.
03:59 - 07:39 (03:40)
Summary
Van Jones is passionate about civilian national service for young Americans, as it can instill behavior that teaches them to take care of each other while giving back to the community through healthcare, education, and environmental services.
EpisodeQuiet Service with General Stan McChrystal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The guest speaker's work suggests that behavior change can lead to changes in thinking and that people often confuse weather with climate.
07:39 - 10:57 (03:18)
Summary
The guest speaker's work suggests that behavior change can lead to changes in thinking and that people often confuse weather with climate.
EpisodeQuiet Service with General Stan McChrystal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The United States is experiencing a breakdown in its ability to connect with people and explain things in an inspiring way.
10:57 - 18:05 (07:07)
Summary
The United States is experiencing a breakdown in its ability to connect with people and explain things in an inspiring way. Starting conversations around providing every citizen with adequate healthcare and equal opportunities in life, and acknowledging movements such as Black Lives Matter, can help bridge this gap.
EpisodeQuiet Service with General Stan McChrystal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Despite the machismo culture often associated with the military, it is important to recognize the intensity of humanity that also exists within it including hand holding, hugging, and crying being accepted among colleagues.
18:05 - 24:40 (06:35)
Summary
Despite the machismo culture often associated with the military, it is important to recognize the intensity of humanity that also exists within it including hand holding, hugging, and crying being accepted among colleagues.
EpisodeQuiet Service with General Stan McChrystal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The lack of quiet service in our society may be a symptom of our loss of humility as individuals and as a nation.
24:40 - 28:09 (03:29)
Summary
The lack of quiet service in our society may be a symptom of our loss of humility as individuals and as a nation.