 Implementing changes hard and must overcome many barriers that are embedded in the human brain. The Department of Defense recently released the Women, Peace and Security Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan. Implementing the plan successfully requires leaders of competence and character. Competence with regard to understanding the multifaceted nature of security and stability and the influence of gender norms on it. Gender, in terms of ascribing equal value to black, brown and white men and women, acknowledging the value of their potentially diverse perspectives. When confronted with seemingly intractable problems like instability, insecurity and violent conflict, leaders of competence and character seek out and foster the meaningful participation of all people, men and women, knowing that considering diverse perspectives leads to developing lasting solutions. Lead well this week.