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The Doolittle Leadership Center's podcast, Building Better Leaders, features candid conversations with a wide range of influential leaders about their stories—and how they have learned to lead. Dr.
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Sam Eckholm on Trust, Teamwork, and Telling Stories | Building Better Leaders (opens the original)
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What does it take to go from creating entertaining content as a solo creator to leading a capable team of creatives? Sam Eckholm joins us on Building Better Leaders to discuss his journey from an Air Force public affairs officer to the host of his successful YouTube show, Access Granted. He shares his insights on effective delegation, trusting your team, building a shared mission, and cultivating the relationships that make his behind-the-scenes storytelling possible. Sam’s career began at the U
Wingman Leadership with Dr. Eric “Rabbit” Jorgensen | Building Better Leaders (opens the original)
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Professional Leadership Coach and former USAF fighter pilot, Dr. Eric "Rabbit" Jorgensen, discusses the critical importance of being a wingman leader who intentionally lifts others up and enables their success. Wingman leaders measure their effectiveness by their positive impact on the individuals who make up the team far more than their own career promotion or duty title. Dr. Eric “Rabbit” Jorgensen is the author of “Wingman Life: Living & Leading Like a Fighter Pilot”, a book about how to be a
Aligning Your Team for Success | Special Episode | Building Better Leaders (opens the original)
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Synchronizing your team is critical for maximum effectiveness. Dr. Patrick Donley, host of Building Better Leaders, discusses why it is so important to align your team and how to implement that alignment. Book a leadership course with the Doolittle Leadership Center 👉 https://www.afa.org/dlc #leadership #alignment #lead #leader
Building Better Leaders: Closing Leadership Gaps with John “JV” Venable (opens the original)
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Former Thunderbirds commander JV Venable discusses the critical importance of onboarding in leadership, how to build trust, breaking down trust barriers, building connection and commitment, and more. John “JV” Venable is the author of a book on building and leading high-performance teams, titled “Breaking the Trust Barrier.” He is also a recognized expert on air and space capacity, capability and readiness, and a host of other defense policy issues. During his 25-year career in the Air Force, he
Who is Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess? The Man Nominated for Next Chief of Space Operations | Special Episode (opens the original)
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Lt. General Doug Schiess was recently nominated for the role of Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, the service's highest ranking Guardian. He discusses leadership in crisis, setting a precedent, intentional development, the role of spouses and families in the mission, and much more. Lt. General Doug Schiess entered the Air Force as a Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of California at Los Angeles in 1992 and transferred to the
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