General David Petraeus

Published: April 20, 2017, 12:30 a.m.

b"With a\\xa0storied career that includes leading coalition forces and counterinsurgency efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus definitely knows a thing or two about leadership.\\xa0According to Petraeus, effective leaders don't dictate the tactics; they establish the mission, boundaries and direction, then empower the team to determine the best route.\\xa0Great leaders also understand that, sometimes, big ideas need to evolve\\xa0\\u2014 whether they're running a military operation or private-sector company."