Leadership Matters

Retired general: ‘The moment you become selfish as a leader, you are done’

From facing fears to finding work-life balance, good leaders, according to a recent summit, need to be constantly aware of themselves, their business, and myriad threats and opportunities.

By Mark Gordon
| 5:00 a.m. February 23, 2024

Florida

Of the many things retired Gen. Tom Kolditz did while in the U.S. Army, one in particular was both highly specialized and carried high significance: Kolditz oversaw the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at West Point for 12 years. In that role he oversaw the other leaders at West Point who taught cadets in disciplines like leader development science, psychology and sociology.