Past Events

ICTS Seminar: Combating Terrorism and the Role of Law Enforcement
ICTS Seminar: Combating Terrorism and the Role of Law Enforcement
The International Center for Terrorism Studies at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies hosted a seminar on “Combating Terrorism: The Role of Law Enforcement” on June 11, 2015. The latest aborted plot to attack police officers in Boston underscores once again the critical role of law enforcem...
The Days After: Are Iran’s Deadlines Endless?
The Days After: Are Iran’s Deadlines Endless?
On Thursday July 9, the Potomac Institute's International Center for Terrorism Studies hosted a panel to discuss the ongoing nucelar negotiations with Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the six major powers are continuing to negotiate beyond the July 7th deadline. Can a historic diplomatic endg...
ICTS Seminar: From Terrorism to War Crimes:  Past Lessons and Future Outlook
ICTS Seminar: From Terrorism to War Crimes: Past Lessons and Future Outlook
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies April 29, 2015 at The International Law Institute This seminar focused on the interface between terrorism and the rule of law. Special attention was placed on legal practices related to detention, prosecution and punishment of terrorists. Topics covered includ...
ICTS:17th Annual Event
ICTS:17th Annual Event "International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism : Review of 2014"
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies International Center for Terrorism Studies March 30, 2015 National Press Club Opening Remarks: Michael S. Swetnam CEO and Chairman, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Moderator: Professor Yonah Alexander Director, Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studie...
ICTS Seminar: Terrorism Victimization of Women and Children - January 30, 2015
ICTS Seminar: Terrorism Victimization of Women and Children - January 30, 2015
- Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-potomac-institute-for-policy-studies
ICTS Seminar: America, Still the Indispensable Nation
ICTS Seminar: America, Still the Indispensable Nation
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies International Center for Terrorism Studies January 15, 2015 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-potomac-institute-for-policy-studies

In an interview with EntreLeadership, Senior Fellow and distinguished retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General, George Flynn, gives invaluable advice on what it means for “leaders to eat last.”  LtGen Flynn has served in the highest levels of leadership in the military, and has decades of experience leading Marines on the ground. In “Developing Trust with Your Team,” he discusses being adjustable across environments, trust, taking risks, mistakes, integrity and being a role model.

Communication is the theme throughout, “the key thing for people to understand is the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of what you’re going for”, Flynn says. This is not unique to military leadership where ranks mandate command and subordinates have to follow you, but is effective to facilitate working relations in all organizations. Here he says, “Resources and authority are the only things needed to lead with a task, but actual leadership is hard because it’s about building relationships with people to get them to do things they normally wouldn’t want to do, and leaders have to build those relationships.” Ideally a leader gets a point where he or she doesn’t have to check behind them after they tell those they’re leading to “follow me.”

Listen to LtGen Flynn’s full talk on developing trust here.

Currently LtGen Flynn is the Director of the Center of Adaptation and Innovation (CAI) at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. The Center was established to assist senior defense leaders grappling with the most demanding issues and problems posed by a complex and uncertain security environment.