Former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan
A one-of-a-kind commander with a remarkable record of achievement, General Stanly McChrystal is widely praised for creating a revolution in warfare that fused intelligence and operations. He is also known for developing and implementing the counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan and for creating a comprehensive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the way military agencies interact and operate.
In 2002, he was appointed chief of staff of military operations in Afghanistan. Two years later, McChrystal was selected to deliver the nationally televised Pentagon briefings about military operations in Iraq. From 2003–2008, he commanded JSOC and was responsible for leading the nation’s deployed military counter-terrorism efforts around the globe, assuming command of all international forces in Afghanistan in June 2009. President Obama’s order for an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan was based on McChrystal’s assessment of the war.
Four-Star Strategy Lessons
A dynamic, powerful speaker, McChrystal impresses audiences with field-tested leadership lessons, stressing a uniquely inclusive model that focuses on building teams capable of relentlessly pursuing results. When old systems fall short, he believes true leaders must look for ways to innovate and change. Citing stories from his career, McChrystal reveals a four-star management strategy, concentrating on openness, teamwork, and forward-thinking.
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Kyle Maynard
Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and first quadruple amputee to summit Mount Kilimanjaro
Kyle Maynard is the bestselling author of “No Excuses,” entrepreneur and first quadruple congenital amputee to summit Mount Kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics. Kyle thrives on physical challenges and beating the odds, serving as an individual who truly leads by example.
Despite being born with a rare condition known as congenital amputation, that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees, he learned early on with the support of his family, to live life independently and without prosthetics. Kyle has become a champion wrestler, CrossFit Certified Instructor and gym owner, competitive MMA/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, world record-setting weightlifter, and skilled mountaineer.
In 2012, Kyle became the first quadruple amputee to climb – actually bearcrawl – the 19,340 feet to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics. His 10-day ascent was widely covered by the press, followed on social media, and raised money and awareness for wounded veterans as well as Tanzanian schoolchildren. Upon his return, Kyle won his second ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability. Four years later, he reached the summit of Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua – the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
Conference Speakers
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April Dunn
ManpowerGroup
Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
The Skills Revolution – Skilling Up for the Future of Work
Are you ready for the Skills Revolution? Forces like technology, demographics, and globalization are accelerating, rapidly changing how work gets done. Those with the right skills will call the shots — but what about the rest? We can’t slow the pace of change, but we can invest in employees’ skills to increase the resilience of our people and organizations. April will share a big picture look at the key trends shaping the future of work in the Human Age and how leading companies are positioning their organizations for success.
