As a Chief of Staff, your leadership isn’t always visible, but it’s always felt. You navigate complexity, manage competing priorities, and guide your principal through moments of uncertainty. Of course, in those quiet, high-stakes moments, you hope to be prepared and have the requisite skills to rise to the occasion. But ultimately, it won’t come down to just competence or ability. Somewhere along the way, your character will be the defining metric of your success.
Character shows up in how you advise under pressure, how you model trust across the organization, and how you carry yourself simply because you are doing what’s right. It’s not a title. It’s a standard.
Join us for a live, interactive Conversation with General McChrystal on June 5 at 12:30 p.m.
Drawing from his latest book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life, General McChrystal will explore how everyday decisions become the foundation of trust, influence, and lasting leadership.
Why Now?
This conversation invites us to examine our own character and how it shapes our decisions, influences those around us, and defines the kind of leader we are continuously striving toward.
Character doesn’t just belong to individuals; it defines teams, cultures, and entire organizations.
That’s why we strongly encourage you to invite your executive team, principal, and colleagues to join you. This is a rare opportunity to engage in a shared conversation about values, trust, and what truly matters.
Help Shape the Conversation
What’s your biggest question about leadership, integrity, or making hard choices under pressure? Submit your questions in advance here. We’ll also be taking questions throughout the live event.
Want to go deeper before the conversation?
We encourage you to explore On Character: Choices That Define a Life. It’s a deeply personal reflection on the small, unseen decisions that shape leadership and legacy, and serves as a powerful primer for the discussion ahead. It’s available at major retailers nationwide.
Come ready to listen, reflect, and walk away with greater clarity about the kind of leader you are and the leader you aspire to be.