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Admiral Mike Mullen

17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
EPISODE 170

Be willing to speak (and hear) the truth

How do you speak truth to power? And as a leader, are you surrounding yourself with truth tellers? 

Also in this episode:

  • Keys to driving more accountability on your team
  • How to leverage media opportunities to tell your story
  • What values-driven communication looks like in leadership
  • What it was like behind the scenes of the mission to take out Osama bin Laden
  • His expert take on Israel, China, Russia, and more

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Surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth
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Clips

  • Urgency accelerates innovation
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Hold yourself accountable for your team
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Encourage honest feedback by spending time on the front lines
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Invite transparency in your work and communication
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Know your values and stick to them
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    Admiral Mike Mullen
    17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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