Leading with purpose, Inspiring growth
Bringing principled and inclusive leadership centered on strong relationships, effective communication, and deep trust that empowers and allows the whole team to bring its best to every mission.
About General Joe Votel
General Votel is a distinguished military leader celebrated for his visionary strategies and inspirational leadership. His unwavering commitment to service has shaped critical operations and fostered international relationships, leaving a profound impact on military strategy and global diplomacy.
Relationships have to be continuously developed. They are not a fire-and-forget proposition. You must nurture, maintain, and sustain them over time. This is how you build trust.
— General Joe Votel
Israel at War
i24NEWS
Mar. 23, 2026
Former CENTCOM Commander General Joseph Votel: This is What Winning Looks Like
ABC News
Mar. 19, 2026
Gen. Joseph Votel: Iran is trying to 'broaden' and 'extend' the conflict
Alarabiya
Mar. 17, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Former US Commander of CENTCOM Speaks to Al Arabiya English | GNT
CBC News Network
Mar. 5, 2026
CBC's Aarti Pole speaks with Former Commander of U.S. Central Command on the war in the Middle East
What He's Speaking About
Risk Management
and Resilience
Leadership
Public/Private Sector Collaboration
National Security
and Global Affairs
Counterterrorism
and Special Operations
Crisis Management
and Decision Making
What He's Reading Now
What He's Listening to Now
Episode 8: The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea with Nadwa Al-Dawsari, Joe Baggett, Evan Curt
Israel-Gaza War & US Threats: Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell with Beth Sanner, Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration at the Office of The Director of National Intelligence