In this episode, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell gives practical and inspirational ways of leading through fear and decision-making in high-stress situations. You’ll get lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your employees, students, and others through the challenges of life and work, learning to create a positive impact and make a big difference in the lives of the people who follow you.
Kim offers specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and risk, methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments, and ways to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid simultaneously is both normal and necessary.
Leading Through Fear
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A new perspective on how we lead under stress, how can we make those time-critical decisions, and how we learn from our mistakes and failures.
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In many leadership situations, there is some sense of fear, doubt, uncertainty, or nervousness. That feeling is normal and we shouldn’t be so hard on ourselves when we feel that way, and it is all about what we do in those moments. It’s not the fear that matters, it’s about being able to step up and take action in the face of fear. It’s about having the courage to respond when we’re scared.
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In the most critical stressful moments, it comes down to preparation. The more you prepared, the more confident you became.
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Aviate, navigate, communicate, and how this relates to business leadership.
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Having a wingman mentality is being somebody that is by your side, that has your back, and that provides mutual support.
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Elevating the performance of the entire team starts with the leaders.
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The debrief is part of our mindset, it’s part of our culture. It is an effective accountability tool, really for any team or organization, because debriefs allow us to fail forward, to learn from our mistakes and failures and normalizes mistakes.
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Trust in a team is a starting point. It’s the foundation to have that space where people feel safe to share, and how you implement it is key.
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