Trust and Military Leadership

Published: Oct. 29, 2021, 6:46 a.m.

Admiral Rob Bauer is NATO\u2019s most senior military officer.\xa0In his first podcast interview he talks about the crucial role of trust in the military training and operations, about his years at the Naval Academy and the international retreat from Afghanistan, about \u201cmission command\u201d and his personal mantra \u201cExpect the Unexpected\u201d. He speaks of military personnel as highly educated and trained professionals, who do not conform to popular stereotyping, about ethical choices in combat and the difference between trust and performance.