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Chuck Hagel was the 24th U.S. secretary of defense, serving under President Barack Obama, and a two-term Republican U.S. senator from Nebraska.
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MAY 20, 2016 • Podcast
Chuck Hagel on U.S. Challenges in Today's "Complicated, Interconnected World"
Drawing on decades of experience, Secretary Hagel gives a masterly and frank analysis of world events. He discusses current U.S. politics--he's confident that the ...
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JUN 23, 2015 • Podcast
Ethical Leadership: A Conversation with Chuck Hagel
The one constant in Chuck Hagel's career has been ethical leadership. How have his experiences--in war, Congress, and as secretary of defense--shaped his leadership style?