59. A Discussion With Kim “KC” Campbell, Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired) About Her Book, Flying In the Face of Fear – A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons On Leading With Courage.

Colonel Kim Campbell joins Yo to share her principles of leadership that can serve as a resource for all leaders. It’s the kind of book you’ll want to keep on your shelf to reference through-out your career. Each chapter ends with a section, Considerations for Leaders, which provide keys to being a courageous leader. We’ll cover the April 7, 2003 mission and hear first-hand the decisions she’s faced while remaining calm in the chaos. We’ll also cover some of the steps she offers to lead others: · Turn into the wind and let it lift you. · Create a wingman culture. · Adopt a fighter pilot mindset and learn to fail forward. · Do the work. Be prepared to respond and adjust. · Be calm in the chaos. · Trust your team. · Take ownership of your actions. · Aviate, navigate and communicate. · Bring clarity and confidence in the face of uncertainty. · Show the human side of leadership. · Create your own flight plan. · Share your commander’s intent. Amazon link to her book available March 8: Flying In The Face of Fear. More about Colonel Campbell: Kim Campbell is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission in Baghdad. As a senior military leader, Kim has led hundreds of Airmen both at home and abroad in deployed locations and enabled them to succeed in their missions. She has experience leading complex organizations and driving cultural change. Kim knows what it takes to be a successful leader, to inspire and empower high performance teams to achieve success. Kim is passionate about leadership and feels strongly that leaders earn trust by leading with courage and connecting with their team. How to reach Colonel Campbell and/or book her as a keynote speaker: https://kim-kc-campbell.com/ Ways to reach Yo: eMail [email protected] Public FB group: Girl, Take the Lead! https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/