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Evan Wollen on Finding Purpose in Military Service and Leadership

Evan Wollen on Finding Purpose in Military Service and Leadership

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 It's time to catch up with my Amherst College birthday twin, Evan Wollen. While many of us left Amherst still unsure of what was next, Evan’s path was shaped by a love of history and a calling to service. He went on to spend more than 22 years in the U.S. Army, leading combat units in Iraq, teaching history at West Point, and running the ROTC program at Claremont McKenna. One of the most powerful parts of our conversation comes when Evan describes his work as a casualty notification officer. It is the hardest duty imaginable, showing up at a family’s front door with the worst possible news. Evan talks about the solemnity of that responsibility. It was, without question, one of the most poignant moments I have had in any interview. (For a deeper telling of that story, click here to read Evan's account.) We also talked about the challenges of leadership in combat, where bad leaders put lives at risk and good leaders can turn a struggling unit around. Evan also shared how rugby continues to anchor him today, both as a personal passion and as a successful coach of the Claremont Colleges women’s team, which has won multiple championships under his leadership. Evan and I also covered how he thinks about the years ahead, the importance of hobbies that fill your tank, and why he’s not a fan of the phrase “thank you for your service.” Key Takeaways Evan gives a first-hand account of one of the hardest jobs anyone in military life can ever have: being a casualty notification officer. Leadership was the through line of Evan’s Army career. Good leaders build trust and purpose, while bad leaders can bring an entire unit down. Why he's not a fan of the phrase, "thank you for your service." The gifts he took from Amherst, including ROTC, rugby, and lifetime friendships. Whom from the Class of '94 he wants me to interview next. You can contact Evan via email at ehwollen@yahoo.com. Correction: I misidentified the rugby teams Evan coached to championships. They should be pronounced as plural "fifteens" and "sevens," not "fifteen-s" and "seven-s."
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