Stan McChrystal — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder of McChrystal Group, an advisory team focused on improving organizational performance and leadership development.
Commanded the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 2003 to 2008, credited with the elimination of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
Served as Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, United States Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from 2009 to 2010.
Senior Fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs since 2010, teaching courses in international relations.
Author of the New York Times Bestseller, 'On Character: Choices That Define a Life'.
Teaches a MasterClass course on leadership.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1976.

Biography

Stanley Allen McChrystal is a retired United States Army general, best known for his command of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 2003 to 2008. During his tenure, JSOC was credited with the elimination of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. His final assignment was as Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, United States Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A), a post he held from June 2009 to June 2010.