Leadership in the Military, Politics, and Civilian Life with Barry McCaffrey, Retired United States Army Officer and Current News Commentator

On Point

English - March 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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This episode of On Point features an interview with retired United States Army Officer and current news commentator, Barry McCaffrey. For his service in the military, McCaffrey was awarded three purple hearts, two silver stars, and two distinguished service crosses, the second-highest U.S. Army award for valor. In 2010, McCaffrey received the West Point Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy's Distinguished Graduate Award. He also served in U.S. President Bill Clinton's Cabinet as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

In this episode, McCaffrey talks about his time at West Point, including relationships with classmates, being a cadet, and the mentorship gained while in attendance. He goes into his time in Vietnam and the military’s recovery after the war, as well as his post military experience working for the Clinton administration. McCaffrey also provides insight into what he thinks makes a great mentor and leader.

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"I think that one of the differences I've encountered in civilian life is that leadership development is much more of a challenge. The military has an engine that's taking bright, capable people - selecting them for promotion, selecting them for schooling, and that doesn't go on almost anywhere else." - Barry McCaffrey

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Episode Timestamps

(01:30) - Interest in Military and Father’s Impact

(02:43) - West Point Experience

(04:29) - Closeness of Classmates

(05:38) - Seeing MacArthur’s Speech in Person

(07:35) - Being a Cadet

(08:50) - Mentors and Leaders at West Point

(10:25) - Vietnam War Experience

(16:27) - Rebuilding the Military and Recovery from Vietnam

(19:20) - Leadership Experience

(23:35) - Post Military Experience in Government