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The Four Star Leadership Podcast: Core Principles of Leadership with General Tommy Franks
by Dr. Jill Green
Hello, this is General Tommy Franks and welcome to Four Star Leadership Podcast, a product of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. We’re here to get a view into the lives of the legacy makers, movers, and shakers of today, as well discuss grassroots concepts and ideas to offer insights from the full spectrum of the leadership community. We’ll talk with nationally recognized leaders to explore their leadership development path, find out what they are about today, and learn from the opportunities they’ve made for themselves in this world. It's time to lead together!
Episodes
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Turning Personal Loss Into Leadership and Inspiration
Colton Kyle, son of Chris Kyle, Navy Seal Veteran and "American Sniper" talks about his journey into leadership within his family after his father's murder and how he found his purpose in carrying on his father's legacy while creating his own through the American Sniper Brand.
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Leaders Do Not Have to Be the Loudest in the Room
Four Star Leadership Alumna, Addison Heath, discusses her time at Four Star and how she has used lessons she learned in Oklahoma in her ROTC journey at Florida State.
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Actions Speak Louder Than Titles
James Howard, Founder and President of Veterans and Athletes United talks about how his military training and subsequent injuries gave him a new path and a new purpose of helping others like he was helped.
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Mentoring Younger Students Creates Sustainable Leadership
2025 Four Star Leadership Alumni, Andrew Rodriguez talks about his leadership journey since attending Four Star and his plans for the future.
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Continuing A Family Legacy of Service with Four Star Alumna, Kelsey Barrett
Kelsey is a senior at Eagle River High School in Alaska. Last year at Four Star, she earned the top honor and was awarded the $5,000 Four Star Leader of the year scholarship. The award is given to the outstanding leader who exemplifies the core characteristics of a Four Star Leader, but most...
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Follow Your Gut and Moral Compass
In this episode, Dr. Jim Hess discusses
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Season 6; Episode 60: The Platinum Rule - Treat Everyone How They Want To Be Treated
Haley Dunn speaks about teaching leaders to be their best while creating high performing teams from her experience as an elite professional shooter.
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Lead with Purpose, Not Your Pride with Program Manager David Green
David discusses his time in the military and how working at GTFLIM gives him the same purpose he felt in the military
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Opening Minds to Other Viewpoints with Four Star Aluma Vivika Arora
Vivika talks about her leadership journey since attending Four Star Leadership
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Mission Accomplished with Hiba Jameel
Oklahoma based Attorney and Translator Hiba Jameel, who was born in Iraq, discusses her life growing up under the Dictatorship of Sadaam Hussein and her road to becoming an American citizen.
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Season 5, Episode 56: It You Can Dream It - You Can Do It
Marine Officer and Team USA Bobsledder Riley Tejcek talks about her journey of becoming a Marine Officer all while competing as an elite athlete.
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Never Ask Your Team to Do Something You Wouldn't Do Yourself with Dr. Irving Jones
Dr. Jones discusses his time in education and how he still continues to mentor both students and teachers.
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Season 5, Episode 54: Adapting and Growing as a Leader While Standing True to Your Values with Diana Morris
President of Northern Oklahoma College Diana Morris discusses the importance of standing on your values while adapting and growing as a leader.
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Using the Four Core Principles of Leadership to Grow as a Leader with Elliott Yi
2024 Four Star Leader Alumni, Elliott Yi discusses his time since Four Star and using what he learned from Four Star has helped prepare him for the next chapter in his leadership journey.
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Building Community Trust with Tarrant County Texas Sheriff Bill Waybourn
Servant leadership starts by being involved in the community, putting others before self.
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Continuing An American Legacy with Taya Kyle
Taya Kyle, widow of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, known from the movie and book, American Sniper discusses how his tragic murder thrust her into the spotlight she never sought. Taya talks about the decision to rise above the grief and heartbreak with her kids to build their own American Legacy while...
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Season 5, Episode 50: Understanding Some Leadership Decisions Will Not Be Felt for Years
General Matlock discusses his time at West Point, his 36-year military career and how some decisions that leaders make will not be felt or come to fruition for years.
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Adding a M to the Four C's with Larry LeBarre
Larry discusses why having a mentor in your life, no matter your age, is crucial in order to grow as a person and why he is such a believer in the Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks program.
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Leaders Need to Remember to Put Their Masks on First with Ambassador Kelley Currie
Ambassador Curry discusses how leaders need to make sure they take care of themselves in order to take care of their team.
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Season 4, Episode 40: Never let setbacks determine your fate with Active duty Green Beret, Nick Lavery
Chief Warrant Officer, Nick Lavery talks about determination, never giving up and how his belief in himself helped him become the first Green Beret to return to combat after an above the knee amputation.
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A Legacy of Caring Leadership with College Football Playoff Executive Director, Bill Hancock
Bill discusses how his small town values were the basis of his successful career at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics
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The Importance of Being the Best You with Hall of Fame Coach Sherri Coale
Coach Coale discusses building winning teams and creating a winning environment.
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Working Together to Bridge the Political Divide with BridgeUSA CEO, Manu Meel
Manu discusses how the youth led nonprofit BridgeUSA is bringing people together to discuss political views in a safe way to promote democracy with empathy and understanding.
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Living and Leading by Our Core Values with Folds of Honor President Col. (R) Nick Nichols
Col. Nichols discusses his transition from F-16 pilot to his current position as President of the Folds of Honor Foundation. The passion and care that he led with in the military is easily shown as he shares the stories of the Folds of Honor scholarship recipients.
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Checking in with Four Star Alumnus Joshua Elias
Joshua Elias, 2023 Four Star Alumnus from Pennsylvania shares an update on how his senior year is going, and talks about the impact Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks has had on his leadership journey.
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Finding Your Grit with Shannon Huffman Polson
Shannon Huffman Polson, one of the first female Apache Helicopter Pilots in the US Army, author, and founder of The Grit Institute shares how to find your grit through identifying your purpose, which is the core of your story.
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We can Always Do a Little More with Gary Sinise
In this episode Gary Sinise, actor, author and servant leader, shares his story of how he found his true calling in life by dedicating his time to serving and honoring our nation's heroes and their families. About Our Guest: Gary Sinise, actor, director, musician, and humanitarian, has been an...
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Alumna Spotlight: Katie Hewlett
Four Star alumna and UCU scholarship winner Katie Hewlett talks about how her program experience elevated her leadership skills and led to the creation of an impactful service club, Monsters for Munchkins. Get inspired by this young leader! About Our Guest: Katie Hewlett is a native of…
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Common Vision Creates a Dream with Piyush Patel
Piyush Patel, the founder of Dream Big and the best-selling business author of Lead Your Tribe, Love Your Work. Patel has become an innovator in corporate culture as he grew his former company, Digital-Tutors, into a leader throughout the world of online training. Patel has worked with industry...
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"The most powerful word in the dictionary is Perspective" - James Slife
Join us in a lively and heartfelt discussion as James (Jamey) Slife explains how perspective is the game changer of life and offers three key points for managing it. Jamey is a Retired Marine Veteran now serving as a leadership instructor for The Program LLC. Listen to this lively and hearfelt...
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Stacy Anders, President Blue Star Mothers
Stacy Anders, President, Blue Star Mothers discusses her journey with Blue Star Mothers. Join us as we uncover the multiple ways Blue Star Mothers support our Military and each other how they are organized, and the sisterhood they share. "God Bless America and especially our Blue Star Mothers as…
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Mo Anderson Achieving Greatness
Mo Anderson shares her inspirational story outlined in her book, "A Joy Filled Life: Lessons from a Tenant Farmers Daughter," and her underlying foundation of high standards, integrity and philanthropy.
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Developing Confidence with John Ottoson
John Ottoson, President of William Penn University shares great words for all leaders: “You're more prepared than you think you are when it comes to working through the hard things. Maintain your values and don’t be paralyzed by being afraid to make a mistake. Develop your confidence through the...
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David A. Sampson, The Importance of Character, Work Ethic and Resilience
In this episode, David Sampson offers sage advice for students and professionals alike to “listen to wise people who offer you advice, and take the hard jobs no one else wants.” He emphasizes that the character and commitment of whom you work for is vitally important as well as the people you...
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Reaching Improbable Heights in Business and Life with Bill Raaths, Chairman of the Board of Great Northern Corporation
Bill will share his three principals of leadership: Strategy, Culture and Execution, and how a positive attitude is critical in building a spirit of entrepreneurship. He encourages listeners to take chances, get out of their comfort zone, be resourceful and how to create value in what you do by...
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Season 2, Episode 22 - Insights to the Importance of Selfless Service in Developing and Leading a Team with Dr. James Carafano
Season 2, Episode 22 - Insights to the Importance of Selfless Service in Developing and Leading a Team with Dr. James Carafano In this episode, Dr. James Carafano shares how being an effective leader requires that you never compromise the most important things: God, country, community and your...
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Episode 21 David "Tre" Edgerton, Inspiration to achieve your goals with a Four Star Alumnus
2018 Four Star Alumnus and Four Star Speech and Star Leadership Scholarship winner David "Tre" Edgerton III offers inspiration to students and adult listeners: “Never quit”
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Riley Juenemann Insights and Advice from a Four Star Alumna
2016 Four Star alumna Riley Juenemann shares her experiences since Four Star, the take-aways, her top 3 pieces of advice: how to connect life experiences, share your why and how to use these experiences going forward.
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Martin Edelman. The importance of relationships.
In this episode, Martin Edelman, longtime friend of General Franks, and hugely successful New York Lawyer specializing in International Real Estate, offers insights on the importance of family, and building relationships both personally and professionally, crossing cultures and borders as…
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Jack Jacobs on Community and Leadership
In this episode, we learn about Jack’s childhood and sense of community that formed his character and the trajectory of his life.
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Emotional Intelligence and the Core Principals of Leadership. How communication is created through the exchange of energy using wild horses as indicators.
This podcast interview features Byron Hogan an emotional intelligence coach and animal behaviorist. "Emotional Intelligence is the number one factor in personal and professional success. It keeps us connected in our disconnected world. It is the ability to read other people's emotions while note...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, this is General Tommy Franks and welcome to Four Star Leadership Podcast, a product of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. We’re here to get a view into the lives of the legacy makers, movers, and shakers of today, as well discuss grassroots concepts and ideas to offer insights from the full spectrum of the leadership community. We’ll talk with nationally recognized leaders to explore their leadership development path, find out what they are about today, and learn from the opportunities they’ve made for themselves in this world. It's time to lead together!
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Dr. Jill Green
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