A Passion for Leadership: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service

William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC

Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates discusses his latest book. Having led change successfully at three monumental organizations—the CIA, Texas A&M University, and the Department of Defense—he offers us the ultimate insider’s look at how major bureaus, organizations, and companies can be transformed, which is by turns heartening and inspiring and always instructive. Joining Gates in conversation will be Michael Allen, co-founder and executive editor of AXIOS Media and former chief political reporter for Politico. A limited number of signed books will be available for purchase following the discussion.