General Mark Milley’s perspective is invaluable for audiences, boards of directors and leadership teams who are responsible for making strategic decisions and leading during turbulent times

General (Ret.) Mark A. Milley served as the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council. He retired Sept. 29th, 2023. Prior to becoming Chairman on October 1st, 2019, General Milley served as the 39th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. In the past more than four decades, General Milley has had multiple command and staff positions in six divisions as well as Special Forces. General Milley’s substantive experience in leadership provides impressive and enlightening insight for every audience who engages with him.

General Milley’s depth of knowledge and discernment of today’s geopolitical issues gives shape and meaning to the shifting power centers in the global operational environment. His perspective is invaluable for audiences looking to understand the impact of current conflicts and managing risks on boards of directors and leadership teams who are responsible for making strategic decisions and identifying vulnerabilities. More than a lesson in history or current events, General Milley helps audiences understand the significance of this moment in time as a potential turning point in history.

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A Leadership Conversation with General Mark Milley

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, has had multiple command and staff positions in six divisions as well as a Special Forces Group over the past 44 years. From his roles as a Commanding General, and as principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council, General Milley’s depth of experience as a universally admired leader is one few can rival. General Milley’s grasp of risk assessment, strategy, accountability, and how to drive teams and missions to success in the face of the unknown is relevant to leaders at every level who are looking to achieve greatness.

A Strategic Understanding of Today’s Geopolitical Issues

General Mark Milley discusses the current geopolitical landscape and offers insights on current world conflicts and power shifts. With his significant understanding of the history informing today’s permacrisis, General Milley shares an invaluable perspective for anyone wanting to understand the impact of current conflicts, as well as to boards of directors and leadership teams who are making strategic decisions and identifying vulnerabilities. More than a lesson in history or current events, General Milley helps us understand the significance of this moment in time as a potential turning point in history and the protection of democracy.

AI & The Changing Character of War

General Mark Milley lays out the potential impact of technology, particularly generative AI, on strategy, tactics, conflict and great power competition. Drawing on his Pentagon leadership, General Milley shares military examples, both recent and historic, to assess how technological advances will change the future operating environment. General Milley’s experience adopting innovative technologies at scale to increase military capabilities can be applied to any competitive individual or organization.

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