Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA, for part two of their captivating conversation. One episode wasn’t enough to cover David’s invaluable insights and experiences.
He sat down with Willy once again to cover even more hard-hitting topics, from global power dynamics and geopolitical tensions to performing under pressure and how lessons from the military translate to the business world.
Key Points In The Webcast:
00:00 Introduction
02:45 What is protectionist geopolitics?
06:56 The current state of US-China tensions
09:53 How can a nation show force without overstepping?
13:25 The importance of tech advancement in warfare
17:18 The retooling of the military industrial congressional complex
18:38 Israel’s sophisticated strategies
22:46 The challenges in dealing with Hamas
25:27 What makes Hezbollah and Hamas different from ISIS
29:24 How General Petraeus implements his battle rhythm
34:52 Ranger School and which president is the most strategic
37:39 Competing with the self vs. the team
38:49 General Petraeus’ experience in the fight to Baghdad
45:57 How previous administrations should have handled Afghanistan
48:38 Lessons learned from Afghanistan
50:55 Transitioning from the military to the CIA
54:54 The sheer capabilities of the CIA
58:36 Making connections along the way
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