Currently, there are (at least) two modes of thinking surrounding the onslaught of technology (Zoom meetings, apps to order food, driverless cars, social media, Amazon, on-demand entertainment, virtual reality, AI, etc.): (1) Wow, this makes life easier. (2) Where is the human connection in all of this?
There is a certain level of fear happening right now as society tries to find the balance between human flourishing and technological innovation.
Is it possible there are lessons we can learn from the US Military?
If there is one organization that has mastered the art of weaving human assets and technology together, it is the military. While the US military has been at the forefront of technology since the dawn of the military, core to each branch’s mission is people.
US Marines’ Mission Statement: To fight through anything—with everything.
Everything. This means people.
Have you talked to a present or former Marine? They are proud folk.
What can the larger society learn about the combination of technology and people through the US military?
Published by JC Hurtado-Prater | Leadership Professor + Consultant
JC Hurtado-Prater serves as Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of Leadership at the Fermanian School of Business at Point Loma Nazarene University where he oversees the graduate business and leadership programs. In addition, through his company, Bluestone Consulting, LLC, JC serves as a leadership consultant for executives and teams at global organizations such as Johnson + Johnson, Cisco, Visa, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Harbor Freight, Park Hyatt and more.
A veteran of the United States Army, JC earned a BA from UCLA, MBA through Saint Joseph’s College and is currently completing his doctorate in business administration through Indiana Wesleyan University. Passionate about community service in San Diego, JC serves on several local boards for organizations such as UC San Diego, South Bay Community Services, Thrivent Financial Southwest Region and Southwestern College Foundation. JC resides in the 4S Ranch area of San Diego, CA. In his free time, JC enjoys reading, working out and kayaking the California coast.
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