Leadership Lessons from Gen. James Mattis (Ret.)
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- General James Mattis (Ret.) served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 2013. During this time he was the 11th Commander of United States Central Command. We sat down with him and asked him your questions.
0:08 - What is the toughest decision you had to make while in the Marine Corps and did you ever regret your decision?
2:25 - How did you stay motivated throughout your Marine Corps career?
3:27 - How do you keep improving as a leader to meet the demand of each role in your career?
5:53 - There was a cold night in Afghanistan when you were walking the perimeter by yourself, greeting a bunch of young Marines. What were you thinking about?
7:16 - What is the one leadership lesson that you learned as a General grade officer that you wish you had known your whole career?
10:18 - What leadership books do you recommend?
11:55 - What did you look for in your NCO's and how should the relationship between an NCO and an officer compliment each other?
13:58 - What in your opinion is the most important leadership trait and why?
15:33 - What is the kill-casualty radius of the knife-hand?
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tony Nardiello and Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley)
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"When times get tough, the Marines get tougher" - General James Mattis.
That's a badass thing to say. I think he really believes it too.
11:31 "In the marine corps, you're not paid to have a midlife crisis, or to ask anyone to help you through your midlife crisis. You're there to _give_ _the_ _enemy_ a midlife crisis."
Ignorant, is what you are. Ignorant SOB, and you wont ever realize it.
Or an end-of-life crisis
Semper fi
@@joeldumond2597 Your calling the man who earned a nickname "Warrior Monk" Ignorant. Boy your a bigger snowflake then everybody else.
And yet here we are, enemy in the gates.
"In the Marine Corps, you're not paid to have a mid-life crisis"
You're paid to give the enemy an end of life crisis.
thawndoo ooh rah semper fi
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Jimbo had a crisis after President Trump fired him.
HOOAH
If you saw this guy in Walmart you’d think he’s some old fart with 50 years behind a desk. You’d never think he’s got such courage, spirit and conviction to keep going and motivate millions of soldiers. That’s a real man.
Seen him at Safeway and the Post Office a couple times now. People don't recognize him. It makes me sad.
@@WestonHettinger He probably wouldn’t want be recognised, only the media heroes/whores want the limelight. He knows what he’s achieved, he’s confident in his skills and if asked in 20 years to come back and lead again, he would suit up and be out there serving his country. No complaints, just serving his country as best he can.....as we all should.
What a joke!
Appearences can be deceiving.
Marines.. talk shit at local bar about them..... Out of the woodwork you'll instantly regret your comment.
Mattis for President. No one would stand a chance against him.
So damned proud to have shaken this man's hand on the battlefield in '03. What an amazing leader of men.
Gl Mathis is the Spirit of the Army its Essence its Glory
He succeded to plan execute improve the Army capacities to respond at today's challenges for more improvement in its evolution for its futur
Thank you for your Service
Respect
Good luck Gl Mathis
youkouncoun did you really just say army?
@@crewchmelar9441 Will, besides being a Marine he was the United States Secretary of Defense for a short period.
@@crewchmelar9441 he also said "Mathis"
That last statement nut tingling:
"The kill/casualty radius of MY knifehand is as far as YOU can throw it."
Ever since I joined the Marine Corps back in 2012 it has taken all of the following out of my mind, vocabulary and will: quitting, giving up, any thoughts of backing down! This man is one of the greatest Marines to ever exist!
Truth
During a multi-branch military live fire training exercise, he commanded such respect that those under him from grunt to low level officer appealed to him to carry the call-sign CHAOS because (he would eventually fly for the military, and) he demonstrated himself to be the proverbial "Colonel Has An Outstanding Solution" !!
He's been rightly called the man who could work for anyone as-so-long as they would never betray our country.
(😂he kicked my ass, but I put up one hell of a fight... 🤔but it's been so long now I can't remember which came first, so imma stick with what I'm saying)
From a for Army Gulf War 1 veteran, I will say with all my heart this man is one of the greatest military Generals in history.
Just as we Marines say with all our hearts Army General George Patton was one of the greatest American generals in history. They were cut from the same bolt of cloth!
George Walden lol
nationalist818 i call BS
STFU and fall in line, son.
krishiitm ? he is no vet. i am defending Mattis
"...It's about the spirit of the Marine Corps that nothing, nothing really can stop us..." amazing. Rah.
He looks like he stayed awake his whole life.
Thats cause he has been kickin iraqi ass
@@srakkar3911 NO. His grunts kicked Iragi ass. He got the glory.
@@sgtrock2821 welcome to rank structure?
@@sgtrock2821 if you listen to him, he never chooses to take the glory. He is a humble guy that loves the men that fought for him. He never denies that the “grunts” are what made him powerful and successful.
That’s because he did. Mattis doesn’t sleep. He waits.
General Mattis, I doubt you will ever see this, I was with the 15th MEU that set up Rhino. I was briefly under your command before I was detached to go into the White mountains during Tora Bora. I just wanted to say, you are the officer every Marine prays they get to serve under.
1. Make your bed every morning
2. Find someone to help you paddle
3. Measure a person by the size of their heart, not the size of their flippers
4. Sometimes no matter how well you prepare/perform you will fail - keep moving forward
5. Life is full of multiple failures, don’t be afraid of failure - it will make you stronger
6. If you want to change the world, sometimes you have to go head first
7. There are a lot of sharks in the world, if you hope to complete the swim you will have to deal with them - don’t back down from the sharks
8. You must be your very best in the darkest moments - stay calm
9. The power of hope - one person can change the world by giving people hope (start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud)
10. If you want to change the world don’t ever ring the bell (quit)
SEALs 10 guidelines
Some Goggins shit
Accurate as heck. Good stuff ,Sir.
This was McRaven's speech summarized.
Good to hear..
Respect 💯
Can't believe they actually asked him my question... hahah!!!
Same here man! That's crazy!
Levi Del Bono they were two great questions!
Well done Marine. Well done.
That was friggin moto
Christopher White semper FI
Saint Mattis of Quantico
Patron Saint of Chaos
The Warrior Monk!
Random Person 👏🏼💪🏼😚🇲🇽🇺🇸🎊🙏🏽
MATTIS 2020!!!
You 'forgot' to mention how President Trump FIRED him Jimmy.
He actually quit because the morales of the previous administration were against his own and he stepped down before he was "fired".
No other name can beat General James “ Mad Dog” Mattis. Sir. SEMPER FIDELIS GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 THE MARINE CORPS AND THE WORLD WE MARINES STAND AND PROTECT THE WORLD IS WHAT IT IS BECAUSE OF THE MARINES COVERING EVERY INTERLOCKING SECTORS.
Thank you sir. It was an honor to serve under your command.
No doubt about that, one of the greatest modern military leaders we've had.
Ben Sykes thank you for your service. God bless.
Ben Sykes
Thank you for your service.
America's next Secretary of Defense
Warren McDaniel hooooya!!!
*Secretary of Offence. This man's not fucking around.
Chase H. Finally get some shit done on foreign policy. I'm rooting for him.
A brilliant general, a honorable and high caliber intellectual; best choice for Secretary of Defense.
Patton i wish he was around now
Thank you for service to this great country. Sempre FI
Being a Marine is the greatest honor! Thank you sir!🇺🇸
I am a United States Marine. I am proud of my Corps, and get seriously motivated listening to this great man. Thank God we will now have him as Secretary of Defense...Semper Fi
Flip Plas proud as hell. Here’s to you and to our Corps!
talk to people..write to MATISs..he can save america from chaos..FOR PRESIDENT..MATISS
Oof... watching this in 2019...
I'm a British civilian... Pride in my countries political strength is slipping fast.....
Can we PLEASE borrow him for just a couple of years.
Make Britain great again.
Flip Plas 1775!!!!!!!!
I am an Iranian american emigrated at age of 15, 2005. I can't say how much I admire and have high respect for general James mattes and treasure his speeches! I don't think I've missed any major speech or his presentation at large institutes ever! God bless you sir.
Mad Dog Mattis will go down in history as one of the Greatest Marines to have ever graced us with his presence.
Few men in this world are as solid and fearless as MATTIS. When he speaks thunder awaits a pause.
He’s a scum bag
I like this guy. I know I didn't vote for Trump, I think he really sounds so genuine, decent, and honorable. My grandfather was in the Army from 1942 - 1945. He was in Brazil, Ascension Island, and Africa. He reminds me in some ways of him. General Jim Mattis would be a great choice.
This Legend needs to be president.
Me too. But to think that this guy sticks with Trump.....gotta give creds to Trump too. Losers don't hang with losers....
There's no reason to go to war with Russia. That's stupid.
And if Russia starts conducting covert chemical attacks on US citizens like they did in the UK, what then?
Mad Dog 20/20
Even If he was handed the presidency I doubt he'd take it.
Thank you General James Mattis 🙏.
I remember my first Company Commander and the way he was as a leader. I also, remember the day he left, how sad it was. He was such a good leader, I literally felt like I could follow him into the depths of hell and have no qualms about it. He was so proficient in literally everything, his mind was sharp, his body was strong, but his spirit was intoxicating. Genuinely miss him as both a fellow Marine, and as a subordinate who felt like he learned so much from this singular man. Wish he was still around.
The day that General Mattis resigned as Defence Secretary was the day that America lost a national treasure.
It's pretty telling on Trumps leadership that this man would feel that he had to..
He couldn’t do his job anymore. He was locked into a rock and a hard place.
@Troll Ov Metal WHAT!!!???
@@jaybestnz General Matthis is a man of principal. How could he tolerate working under a degenerate like Trump? Answer: He couldn't. He tried but Trump is a lunatic and a disaster just waiting to happen.
@Troll Ov MetalThat's a huge statement. Can you back it up with some references or is it simply an uninformed opinion? Would be interested to know.
Mattis for President!!!
We pray he 'll be the next US president
for 2O22
Gl Mattis has in him the talent the knowledge the courage to assume the function as President
He has the guts to make America great again
We keep our fingers cross
Mattis for President in 2O22
Good luck dear
Sir
xxx
I worked for this great leader ip close for approx 10 years and I've never seen a more professional dedicated war genius in my 57 yrs on this planet. He would make a great President they dont come any fairer than the warrior monk. Semper fi my friend
This man is a true leader! Thank you for your service Gen. Mattis.
Make this video go viral! He is what this country needs!
Finally, America is on the path to sustainability and putting Americans first. I support you 100% General "MAD DOG" Mattis.
BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Semper Fi Sir! You are and always will be one of the best Generals of the US Marines! Oorah
Legend has it that his knife-hand is still killing the enemy to this day. Praise Chesty, in Mattis's name we slay, kill.
I had the honor of serving under Lt Col Mattis 1/7 Task force Ripper during the first sand box. Semper Fi, Sir
Ohhrah!
Errr Brother 1/7 88-92
I served with General Mattis as part of Task Force 58. We had a SSGT Childs with us that was with Task Force Ripper, had the tattoo on his arm. Don't know if that rings a bell or not, he was probably a Cpl or Sgt then. He told me he had a long break in service before coming back in. Semper Fi brother
@Mindfulness Organics I served as well. BF 1942 Desert Combat BF2 Bad Company 2 BF3 and BF4. I had many commanders. Maybe I served with him.......HA!!!!!
@@airportbumdad shut up opie
I petition for Mattis to run for president
its sad but i suspect hes not gonna do it because hes on the same side as the wars going on.
I second!
He deserves it
Sir Mattiss my friend who finished his military functions in O13
after having given 4O years of his life to rule the USA Military Army
the one year and few month in Trump Government
were for him the occasion to show how to assume
the Military Functions
Having lelft the USA Military Army well prepared on a perfect raidiness
best miitary equipped
Gl Mattis is my Hero
My Super Star
feel goose pumps
skin pumps
shade a tear
We are undebted to His person for
the good job he accomplished diring his military functions
Respect
Blessing
xx
Trump called Mattis to show him how to deal with the harsh work of
the USA big Firm
being the most well politically
awaire aknowledged
on international conflict the Middle-East problem
the North Korean problem
big mistake to use the name Isreal
Sidna Israel quoted in the Coran is God sender like the prophete Mohammed
God is not a State Agent
knowing that originally God forbade the Bani Israel to return to
occupy Palestine
sacrified his private life
He lain in front of me on a diamond carpet
to hold him take care of Him
the duty I hold on my shoulder with responsibility
care i'll fulfill at fulness
In fact it's Almighty God who guides His path on mines
he
There is nobody on earth able to assume assure the job to rule the big firm USA than him
Men considered " Men located for the right in french ot's called " A man of the concensus "
Good morning Darling
How I miss you
11.43
Thank you General Mattis 😊❤🎉
You know you’re a good general when your nickname is mad dog and your call sign is “chaos”
Chaos being an acronym for 'Colonel Has Another Outstanding Suggestion'. The fact that Marines speak so highly of him tells you everything you need to know of General Mattis as a leader. The idea that Donald Trump would be his 'superior' doesn't pass the laugh test. Donald Trump couldn't last sixty seconds working for General Mattis.
Lol!! Yeah, sure. That must be why President Trump fired Jimbo.
Hes a POS
@@bohowland5493 Who?
@@spoton1159 that's a complement. Trump no likey competent people cuz he wants to be surrounded by dipsh*ts like himself.
Words to live by. Thank you sir. This man should have ran for President.
He's the Secretary of defense now!
SoulBaron Not yet. It still up to congress. Also needed to be out of the military for 7 years. Its only been 3. Plus it preferred to have a civilian in the SecDef post. But last time congress approved someone like General Mattis was George Marshall in 1950. So hopefully congress is smart and makes the right choice with selecting General Mattis.
aavmarine1833 with a fully GOP Congress, Senate and Executive, hard to believe that the votes won't fall Trump's way.
aavmarine1833 Congress has already said they will waive the 7 year rule and approve Mad Dog
He is the definition of a badass
Thank you for your leadership and service. CPL USMC 87-93
Gen. MatTIS
Sir you were the best Marine I have ever sat down and listen to your speech.
From one Marine to another
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
He is the second coming of Chesty, without a doubt.
Damn right
I am an Indian Army aspirant and I have massive respect for Gen. Mattis. Thank you for this upload.
Mattis blows
Arey bhai main bhi , kaun si state se ho
I hope you are doing well
What type of indian?
Thank you sir not only for the service you have given to the United States of America but also the service you have given the American people and for the leadership you provided to your marines and the ones all over the globe that heard you
Marines, y'all certainly had a great one. I hope you still have great leaders in your Marine Corps that think like this guy
We really appreciate Gen. Mattis' services, wisdoms, patriotism and contributions to our country's military and country's greatness. We love him and his families.
He was my Battalion Commander when I was in 1st Battalion 7th Marines, way back in the First Golf War! I love him.
He and I got into a small debate about my M-16 rifle.
I used electrician's tape to keep sand out of it. He said the electrician's tape would keep my weapon from operating effectively. I disagreed with him, saying that the electrician's tape would would keep the sand from getting into my rifle. In my view, sand would stop my M-16 from operating.
We agreed to disagree. But damn! His leadership in the battlefield led our battalion to crush the Iraqi Army forces like they were paper mache!!
My dad was in Kuwait then and as soon as he heard rumors he deserted and came back to Kurdistan
He always tells me how they fucked up their army tho
I learned in boot camp. Weapon, gear, body. The morning after the worst sand storm I ever endured sleeping on the dirt I cleaned my rifle like my life depended on it while others ate chow. Later that day their rifles jammed while mine never did the entire time I was in the Marines.
The first golf war?
Yeah it was his leadership and not the fact you had cruise missiles, Abrams tanks, F-16's and A-10's
against some T-72's and dudes with flip flops and AK-47's.
ERRRR Brother - 1/7 88--92...
Semper Fi General... You have been an inspiration in my career in The Marines... Truly a Leader of Men.
"how do you stay teachable as a leader" thanks it's nice to hear ongoing intelligence in the world
I would go to hell and back for this man.
some men have
Erica Harris that's obviously a fake page mad dog probably doesn't have a Facebook nor does he want to
Ed Kelly Mattis stood eye to eye with Satan. Satan blinked. 😉
Ed Kelly thank you for your service
South Side Chicago?
God bless and Thank you to all the righteous Warriors out there fighting the good fight!
Damn straight interviewer....you address him as Sir. He's earned that. Anyone that disagrees I'll give ya my digits and set your ass straight. Never dishonor him.
Thank you for the good call of speech ,thank you
This is what we needed. Seriously qualified down to earth general. Congratulations General Mad-Dog. Awesome... Bye bye Isis......
General Mattis is the most aknowledged personality
brilliant intellectally
he is a full packed person
has the passion the compassio n to deal with with
with a brilliant brain
I am humbled by this man and every time I see a Marine.
great military commanding abilities & leadership lessons delivered by X US Gen James Mattis # the word difficult in Marines is considered as an excuse #
Thank you Sir, for this video. It is 2019 and you are still motivating us.
FYI, President Trump fired Jimbo.
It’s 2022 pimp I’m still Moto asf
It's 2022 and he is still admired. Even by those not in the military.
The Military molds the greatest mens in history...Thank You Gen. James Mattis for your love of country.
Mattis: "do 21 pullups, cut down that run to 18 mins."
LCpl: "What about sit ups?"
Mattis: ......
CplDabu909 if you don't get 100 you don't have any friends in the Marine Corps
Cheech Marin, you're right. Pit love isn't just for the range.
Cheech Marin I was on duty the only time I got 99 lol
If you didn't get 100, your counter was a blue falcon.
Pull ups and running is harder lmao
Stay on top, "spiritually, mentally, & physically" 🙏🧠💪
Memories last over the years
thanks for showing up
Regards
Im from australia i love this general mad dog mattis true conviction in his words you guys are in good hands!!
There is no doubt that a man like Gen. Mattis and the men in his command can keep an entire Nation safe.
General Mattis, you're the best. I was in the Marine Corps in the 60's keep at it. Sem
per Fi
Thanks for your service General
“It is essential to understand that battles are primarily won in the hearts of men. Men respond to leadership in a most remarkable way and once you have won his heart, he will follow you anywhere.” - Vince Lombardi
You have won the hearts of your men Mr. Secretary, we will follow you anywhere.
This Man should be The next President ... Not One of those two folks out there !!!
Will Secretary of Defense suffice as a stopgap?
America’s badass grandpa. He’s cerebral, genuine, and terrifying. Semper Fi
I love General Mattis. I respect him beyond words and love his ability to be humane, compassionate where it's deserved, confident and REAL.... He gave his life to the Corp. But listening to this makes me understand even more. He has the utmost level of morals and integrity. He doesn't comprehend or even have the words "giving up" in his vocabulary. There's so much more and I could go on forever. Not to mention he's funny as hell!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤
The Norwegian Sergeant Major of the Army told us to take notes :)
Extraordinary man. I hope Trump takes to heart the learned opinions offered by Gen. Mattis.
He didnt
My son spent 13 years in the Marine Corps and general Mathis was the leader of the first battalion 3 seven and they were first in Iraq in 03 and my son served under him an 03 and 04 thank you Jim Mattis Semper Fi
Proud to have served under you, Sir. You exemplify all of our Marine Corps Values. Carry on well and enjoy your retirement, Sir!!
I hear Chuck Norris gives him his lunch money.
lol
LEGIT.
beaudaxx bear LMAO
Voluntarily, of course.
beaudaxx bear Now THAT was good!😂
Im a civ. I am so absolutely impressed by his demeanor. I'd follow him into war because I trust that he wouldn't call for war unless it were absolutely necessary. So excited to have such a stand up person as SoS.
Secretary of Defense.
We are blessed to have you
Truly brilliant guy
God bless you General Mattis !. Semper Fi
steven romero Rah!
This guy is amazing
Retired Army NCO here getting inspired. Thank you, Sir. You would have a lot more troops than just Marines following you to the gates of Hell if you said the word.
Thank you for your service god bless you
This man should be running for President.
Thank you for doing this wonderful interview. I was the wife of a Green Beret, and was approached by the men to present our colors at a Command Performance Banquet who were anxious to tell me how proud they were to serve under my husband. They were animated and happy to relate some of the training they had to go through and how my husband led them out on every maneuver. They followed him across the hanging ropes, the barricades, the mud trenches and the live fire under the barbed wire. He never asked them to go through any part of their training where he didn't lead out even with full packs on a march. He had a Disney call he made when he was ready to motivate them into action. I drove to the D Z one day to watch them jump and almost wrecked the car not watching the road. I saw the wind take a chute back up after coming down and drag my husband across a rain soaked field. And then one day, the inevitable tragedy happened. He insisted to take one of his groups to drop in Vietnam and blessed each one as they jumped from the plane as they hooked up to the jump line. Enemy fire was horrific and every man that jumped did so to his death. The plane, pilot, co=pilot and navigator made it back to base. My husband took if very hard and it wasn't long before he retired. I truly believe he died wanting to see his troops that he left back in the skies of Vietnam. His last words after the doctor's diagnosis was to his children: "I've got my ticket home." God Bless all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our homeland. God keep all our service men and women in our daily prayers. SOBEIT, AMEN!
That was the army. Devout to God, even though doing what they did.
He is a special kind of human.By far more good than bad.Harmless to us but a handful to anyone else.He comes from a different planet.A different society.But a society that we can't exist without.
Mr. Mattis is a true American patriot. Very few will be capable of understanding the magnitude of this man’s sacrifice for his country and Marines. God bless the American people and the Constitution.
Thank you general Mattie your have pulled me from the dark you sir are the greatest general in my life time
wow, no script. this is the man
The power of the Individual is immense. One man or woman can motivate and inspire. I did 3 miles in 15 minutes at 15. All carried though was my shorts.
Well done you!! You did the 3 miles in style faster than anyone sat on a chair that did not compete. Others will say " I could have done it quicker" or "I could do it if I want, but I don't want to" Reply " I could be 6ft tall if I wanted, but I don't want!! I could leap tall buildings in one single bound or I could have waist length green hair if I want but I don't want!!" You did it , not them!! Enjoy that fact!!!
SO proud to have leaders like this man! USN Chief (Ret.)
America is truly going to be great again!
A great man. Thanks for all you have done and will continue to do for our great nation, General Mattis.
Gratulation, Herr General. Ich schaue euch gerne und auch die Schöne Musik, die ihr immer drauf habt. Man kann es nur schätzen eben. Alles Gute für euch, wo immer ihr auch seit auf der Welt. Gott schützt euch, wo auch immer. Semper fidelis, Ingo (west germany)..
General Mattis, thank you for continually motivating us, your espirit de corps lives on through all the future Marines.
Congratulations on your new role, General! Thank you for the good notes.
"Where do you guys get these names?" asks "Mad Dog". Semper Fi, General, and you will make a truly great SecDef.
We Honor the great sacrifice you and your family made when you went to war to defend our freedom and liberties to keep our Country free and safe.
Your commitment, courage, lidership to lead all new Marines.
Received my appreciation for you service from the bottom of my ❤, your bravery, and patriotism.
Enjoy your retired time now, because you are a brave officer and hard working man.
I thank you for your service.
God blessed you and your family with comfortable healthy life, peace, and a lot of love in your HEART ❤.
Best advice when going through tough times that not the majority goes through.