Fighter Pilot Lessons: Building Trust and Overcoming Fear with Kim Campbell

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Guest: Kim Campbell, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author Episode Summary: This episode features Kim Campbell, a keynote speaker and author of the book "Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage." Kim shares her experiences as a fighter pilot and leader, and discuss the importance of: • Humility and approachability in leadership for building trust and connection. • Courage to do hard things and make tough decisions, even in the face of fear. • Prioritization under pressure using the "aviate, navigate, communicate" framework. • Planning for contingencies by considering potential roadblocks and solutions. • Debriefing to learn from successes and mistakes for continuous improvement. Key Points: • Leadership is about being authentic and creating connections. • Humility and approachability are key to building trust with your team. • Courage is about taking action despite fear. • Prioritize by focusing on critical tasks first. • Plan for contingencies to navigate unexpected challenges. • Debriefing helps identify lessons learned and improve future performance. Resources: https://buildcs.net/ Kim’s Website: https://kim-kc-campbell.com/ Get Kim’s Book: https://a.co/d/dnpjGLb