Today’s Guest Expert: Chris Kolenda
Christopher Kolenda, PH.D., is the founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, works with leaders who want to apply insights from history and military operations to transform their businesses. A West Point graduate, recognized combat leader, and retired Army colonel, he defied conventional wisdom in Afghanistan by motivating a large insurgent group to switch sides, the only example of such success in the 20-year history of the war. As a trusted adviser to three four-star generals and two undersecretaries of defense, he became the first American to have both fought the Taliban as a commander in combat and negotiated with them in peace talks.
He holds a Ph.D. in war studies from King’s College, London, and is the author of Zero-Sum Victory: What We’re Getting Wrong About War and Leadership: The Warrior’s Art, a trusted anthology that’s been in print for over 20 years and helped tens of thousands of leaders succeed in combat and business. His unique warrior-diplomacy has been featured in New York Times bestselling books and media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
3 Top Takeaways: Biking 1700 Miles for My Troops
- Your character isn’t defined in crisis, it’s revealed.
- Leader development is a lifelong endeavor.
- Leaders learn through theory philosophy, history, and personal experience.
- You make better progress when you build bridges, not digging ditches.
Memorable Moment
[shareable]You have to be the best version of yourself & help your subordinates to be their best selves.[/shareable]
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Learn More About Chris Kolenda
Website: www.strategicleadersacademy.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chris_kolenda
Facebook: www.facebook.com/christopher.kolenda.7
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chriskolenda
Chris Kolenda’s Book(s)
Zero-Sum Victory: What We’re Getting Wrong About War
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