Special Operations: Leadership Principles from a Four-Star General

In the Thirty Minute Mentors: General Joseph Votel course, Adam Mendler interviews General Votel, a retired four-star general with a nearly four-decade career. General Votel oversaw the War on Terror and led the coalition that liberated Iraq and Syria from ISIS, served as commander of United States Central Command, and was commander of the United States Special Operations Command, where he oversaw all Special Operations forces.

In this course, listeners will learn more about leadership and the importance of learning from mistakes as General Votel talks about and reflects upon his career journey. You’ll also learn about how good followers make good leaders, fostering professional curiosity, facing fears and seizing opportunities, how to stay focused, finding purpose, and more.