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4-star general and former commander of U.S. and International forces in Afghanistan and best-selling author to address leadership and team building in an ever-changing global landscape
Alexandria, VA (9 July 2020)—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced that General Stan McChrystal, US Army (RET), will present a Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at GSX+. The presentation, titled Leading in a New World, will take place on Wednesday, 23 September.
“GSX+ offers a unique opportunity to share the insights and guidance from global thought leaders,” said Godfried Hendriks, CPP, 2020 President, ASIS International. “We are thrilled to have General McChrystal on our lineup to share his insights on leadership in an ever-changing global landscape on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at GSX+.”
A retired four-star general, McChrystal is the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan and the former commander of the nation’s premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is best known for developing and implementing a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, and for creating a cohesive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the interagency operating culture.
In his GSX+ presentation, highlighting lessons from his crisis management and strategic operations playbook, McChrystal will provide practical and actionable guidance on what it takes to lead successfully in a rapidly shifting world landscape. In this insightful keynote, he will address such key leadership principles as transparency and inclusion, leveraging the power of teams through relationships, leading by influence, relentless mission focus, and sharing a clear vision with everyone who must execute against it--all against the shifting backdrop of the ever-evolving remote workplace.
Throughout his military career, he commanded a number of elite organizations, including the 75th Ranger Regiment. After 9/11 until his retirement in 2010, he spent more than 6 years deployed to combat in a variety of leadership positions. In June 2009, the President of the United States and the Secretary General of NATO appointed him to be the Commander of US Forces Afghanistan and NATO ISAF. His command included more than 150,000 troops from 45 allied countries. On 1 August 2010 he retired from the US Army.
He is the New York Times bestselling author of My Share of the Task, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, and Leaders: Myth and Reality. A passionate advocate for national service and veterans’ issues, McChrystal is the Chair of the Board of Service Year Alliance. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Naval War College.
GSX+ is a new online experience that delivers the industry-leading education sessions, robust marketplace, and unique peer-to-peer networking opportunities that security professionals have come to expect from the live GSX event. During Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, all military, law enforcement, and first responders receive free one-day admission to GSX+.
For more information about the GSX+ experience, please visit GSX.org.
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About Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+)
Taking place 21-25 September 2020, Global Security Exchange has been the world’s most comprehensive event for security professionals worldwide for more than 65 years, dedicated to addressing fast-paced changes across the industry with a focus on immersive learning, revitalized networking, and a reimagined online marketplace. Attendance at GSX+ directly supports scholarship programs and the development of education, certification, and standards and guidelines year-round. ASIS International remains dedicated to expanding and enriching knowledge sharing, best practices, and peer-to-peer connections so security professionals across disciplines—and at all stages of their career—can get access to the information and resources they need to succeed. For information, visit www.GSX.org
About ASIS International
Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world's largest membership organization for security management professionals. With hundreds of chapters across the globe, ASIS is recognized as the premier source for learning, networking, standards, and research. Through its board certifications, award-winning Security Management magazine, and Global Security Exchange (formerly the Annual Seminar and Exhibits)—the most influential event in the profession—ASIS ensures its members and the security community have access to the intelligence and resources necessary to protect their people, property, and information assets. Learn more about the work we do at www.asisonline.org.
