James A. Winnefeld, Jr.

Admiral James Winnefeld shares with audiences the useful leadership lessons he learned as the No. 2 man in the entire U.S. military. Through 10 fascinating and thought provoking stories from his legendary career, he highlights how leaders think, operate, and innovate while offering practical tips. He encourages executives to challenge assumptions, be creative, and commit to lifelong learning. From how to combat the fact that incredibly bright adults will work very hard to perfect fundamentally flawed concepts to how the essence of leading people is to hold them to the highest possible standards while taking the best possible care of them, Winnefeld shares insights on leadership, teamwork, culture, risk, trust, opportunity, transparency, and approach that apply to all levels of an organization.