Go Bold #30: Major-General (Ret) Charles "Duff" Sullivan (Part 1) - Flying the CF-18; conflict in Europe; and Leadership

Our podcast features senior leaders in the military and in industry, and our guest fits both of those categories. Major-General Charles "Duff" Sullivan served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a fighter pilot where he accumulated over 3,500 hours flying jet aircraft, 1,600 hours of which were flown in the CF-18 Hornet.In his military career, General Sullivan flew operational missions in the Persian Gulf, in Europe - including Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, and in Canada's high Arctic and the North Atlantic.Today, Duff Sullivan is Boeing's country leader in Canada, where he provides leadership to Boeing's interests across the country.Speaking with the General is an honor for so many reasons. In this episode you'll hear his first hand accounts of flying in Germany during the Cold War, and his service both on the ground and in the air during NATO campaigns in Europe.The General puts a very personal perspective to his accounts, and in doing so he allows us the opportunity to understand what he experienced in combat, and how those experiences affect him today.The reflections he shares are detailed, and they pay respect to the men and women he served with. The General also takes time to share his philosophy on leadership and teamwork which he developed through military service, and continues to carry on in his professional career in the aerospace and defence industry.We are publishing this episode to coincide with Remembrance Day and Veterans Day. You'll hear how the General's recollection of service evokes emotion, which is why I think he is a perfect guest to help us appreciate the significance of military service as a means to commemorate this solemn day of Remembrance.We acknowledge all those that have served in uniform, and particularly those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. We will not forget.This interview was done in October 2022, and is a 2 part back-to-back series.Go Bold!