Focus on Leadership: Get Back Up

Описание: Purpose, trust and laughter matter. Dr. Heather Wilson ’82, former secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and Gen. Dave Goldfein ’83, former chief of staff of the Air Force, highlight the human side of leadership — honoring family, listening actively and using humility and humor to build strong teams. Their book, Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership, challenges leaders to serve first and lead with character.


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TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

1.Leadership Is a Gift and a Burden – Leaders are entrusted with the well-being and development of others, but that privilege entails tough, sometimes lonely, responsibilities.
2. Servant Leadership – True leadership is about enabling and supporting those you lead, not seeking personal advancement or recognition.
3. Influence and Teamwork – Lasting change comes from pairing authority with influence and working collaboratively; no leader succeeds alone.
4. Embrace Failure and Own Mistakes – Effective leaders accept institutional and personal failures and use them as learning and teaching moments.
5. Family Matters – Great leaders recognize the significance of family (their own and their team’s) and demonstrate respect and flexibility for personal commitments.
6. Be Data-Driven and Strategic – Borrow frameworks that suit the mission, be clear about goals, and regularly follow up to ensure progress.
7. Listening Is Active – Truly listening, then responding openly and honestly—even when you can’t “fix” everything—builds trust and respect.
8. Humility and Curiosity – Never stop learning or questioning; continual self-improvement is a hallmark of strong leaders.
9. Celebrate and Share Credit – Spread praise to those working behind the scenes; leadership is not about personal glory, but lifting others.
10. Resilience and Leading by Example – “Getting back up” after setbacks inspires teams; how a leader recovers can motivate others to do the same.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
0:00:21 - Guest Backgrounds and Family Legacies
0:02:57 - Inspiration for Writing the Book
0:05:00 - Defining Servant Leadership
0:07:46 - Role Models and Personal Examples