Admiral Mark Harnitchek, Director of DoD Logistics: How I Solved the Puzzle of Pakistan

What does it take to lead when the stumbling block is a Category 5 hurricane, a massive earthquake, or two global wars?Welcome to a masterclass in crisis leadership. Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek (Retired) is one of the few people on Earth who truly knows.He served on nuclear-armed submarines, commanded the $46 billion Defense Logistics Agency, and was the military's "boots on the ground" leader for the US response to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, and the 2010 Haiti earthquake.In this gripping conversation, VADM Harnitchek gives Jonathan an unfiltered look at making impossible decisions under unimaginable pressure, and how to build a team that can handle anything.In this episode, you will learn:The #1 leadership lesson learned from the silent service of a nuclear submarine.How he managed the overwhelming logistics of two global wars.The lessons-learned from Hurricane Katrina that came in handy during Superstorm Sandy.How to lead with empathy and humanity...even in the toughest circumstances. Vice Admiral Harnitchek's Biography