Charles V. Sasser Jr.

Decisive Action in High-Stakes Environments

In combat and crisis, indecision is the only wrong answer. Drawing on his experience leading a 29,000-person Infantry Division and overseeing operations across 135 locations in Afghanistan, Charles V. Sasser Jr. shares the framework for making rapid, effective decisions under pressure. Audiences will learn how to cut through information overload ("the fog of war"), empower subordinate leaders to act without waiting for permission, and maintain operational momentum when plans go wrong. This session translates the Command Sergeant Major’s ability to synchronize complex moving parts into actionable strategies for corporate executives facing market volatility and organizational chaos.