Over the past twenty years, the United States has been involved in a range of conflicts, placing significant demands on the individuals who are deployed, often multiple times. These individuals have borne the brunt of civilian decisions regarding when, how and where to use force, as well as what the goals of these conflicts should be. The challenges of war are not often well communicated to civilian policymakers. This series seeks to engage with military personnel and gain a broader perspective of the challenges they face.
Colonel Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, PhD, is a Division Chief on the Joint Staff and an Army Special Operations veteran whose career spans elite military leadership, global influence operations and transformative nonprofit work. With experience leading numerous teams in various types of commands, Chevy brings deep expertise in international relations, counterinsurgency, behavior modification, organizational dynamics and strategic communication. His academic background in organizational psychology and human development, combined with his numerous publications and studies on leadership, team dynamics, training, and professional development adds even greater depth to his perspective. He explores the foundations of effective mentorship, what truly drives meaningful leadership and how to assess and evolve organizations from the inside out. Chevy is a sought after thought leader who provides powerful insights drawn from both his military service and his work developing thousands of leaders across the military and civilian sectors, offering a clear-eyed look at human dynamics, organizational change and the kind of intentional leadership that strengthens teams and communities.
This event is generously sponsored by the Institute for Public Leadership. Coffee and pastries will be provided.