In a deep-dive conversation with Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal, Hertling discusses the release of his book, If I Don’t Return, and addresses the "moral-political fork in the road" facing America in 2026. The discussion explores the intersection of U.S. foreign policy, ethics, and the urgent need to reinvigorate values-based leadership amid geopolitical upheaval.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins Nicolle Wallace on MS NOW’s "The Best People" to discuss his new book, If I Don’t Return. In this wide-ranging interview, Hertling shares raw reflections on his three combat deployments and offers a candid critique of current leadership at the White House and the Pentagon.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins Anderson Cooper on CNN 360 to discuss his memoir, If I Don’t Return. The interview explores the personal journals Hertling kept during Operation Desert Storm, his reflections on the weight of command, and his enduring commitment to honor the 253 soldiers lost under his leadership during the Iraq Surge.

In this moving episode of Raising Men, host Shaun sits down with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) to explore the "letters he hoped would never be read." Hertling reflects on the nearly four decades he spent commanding soldiers and the private journal entries he wrote to his young sons while preparing for combat during the first Gulf War.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House to provide national security analysis. Drawing on his experience as the former Commander of U.S. Army Europe and his 38 months in combat, Hertling discusses the strategic and moral responsibilities of military leadership in the modern era.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins CNN’s Dana Bash to discuss his new book, If I Don’t Return, and the emotional weight of leadership. He shares the story of the 253 "Make It Matter" cards he kept as a division commander and reflects on why leadership is ultimately a matter of character.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins the MeidasTouch Podcast to discuss his new book, If I Don't Return. Hertling recounts the emotional process of revisiting these letters decades later and the lessons they hold for the next generation of leaders.

In this episode of This Clinical Life, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins Stephen Beeson, MD, to discuss why leadership in healthcare extends far beyond simple decision-making. Hertling explores the immense need for leaders who can engage teams, advance organizational culture, and develop the specific skills required to retain clinical talent. The conversation focuses on the crucial role of leadership in ensuring workforce stability, advancing wellness, and enhancing the overall experience for care teams.

In this interview with Dr. Elsie Koh on LEAD Physician, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) explains why military-grade leadership training is a vital tool for the modern physician. Drawing from his 38-year Army career and his experience designing leadership programs for major healthcare organizations, Hertling discusses how character-based command helps doctors navigate the tactical and strategic challenges of medicine.

To fix the American healthcare system, physicians must play a significant role in the tactical and strategic leadership of our institutions. In Growing Physician Leaders, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) encapsulates key leadership lessons from nearly four decades in the military and applies them to the medical field. By prioritizing physician feedback and investment, this approach focuses on changing care delivery to improve the patient experience and, most importantly, clinical outcomes.