General Stan McChrystal, USA (Ret.)

2026 Citizen Soldier Award Recipient
Gen Stan McChrystal

General Stan McChrystal, USA (Ret.)

General Stan McChrystal is a transformative leader known for helping organizations tap into human potential to compete in a complex world. Following thirty-four years of service in the U.S. Army, including as commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces Afghanistan and commander of the nation’s premier counter-terrorism force, General McChrystal delivers his unique blend of on-the-ground experience with decades of leadership to provide practical insight and wisdom to help organizations transform and succeed in challenging, dynamic environments. 

General McChrystal now leads the McChrystal Group as its founder and CEO, helping organizations of all types transform how their people, processes, and technology work together to unlock greater speed and adaptability. As the author of several best-selling books, including Team of Teams and My Share of the Task, his latest work examines the character of leaders and what makes someone who they are and, importantly, how they will be remembered. He also serves as a senior fellow at Yale University and as chair of the Service Year Alliance.

 

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