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Flying in the Face of Fear A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage

Campbell Kim
Innbundet / 2023 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781394152353
Publisert
2023-03-16
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
454 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
240

Forfatter
Campbell Kim

Biographical note

KIM "KC" 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 served as a group commander, responsible for 1,000 military and civilian personnel, and finished her career as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She flew more than 100 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane from an intense close air support mission. Since retiring from the Air Force, Kim has shared her inspirational story and lessons on leading with courage with business and corporate audiences around the world as an executive coach and keynote speaker.

Flying in the Face of Fear A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage

Campbell Kim
Innbundet / 2023 / Engelsk
Campbell Kim
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Proven principles of leadership from a veteran fighter pilot and military leader In Flying in the Face of Fear: Lessons on Leading with Courage, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim Campbell delivers an inspiring and practical discussion of leadership and decision-making. In the book, you’ll follow the author’s journey through the principles that got her through her 24-year career in the high-stakes and high-risk world of aerial combat. You’ll discover lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your students, employees, 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. You’ll also find: Specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and riskMethods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environmentsWays to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid at the same time is both normal and necessaryAn essential leadership blueprint for business and military professionals seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to greater achievements, Flying in the Face of Fear will also earn a place in the libraries of young and mid-career professionals looking for mentorship and sound, proven advice.
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Prologue: Seizing the Moment xv Chapter 1 Headwinds and Tailwinds 1 Chapter 2 Creating a Wingman Culture 17 Chapter 3 Fighter Pilot Mindset 35 Chapter 4 Prepare, Practice, Plan for Contingencies 51 Chapter 5 Wiggle Your Fingers and Toes 67 Chapter 6 Empower Your Wingmen 83 Chapter 7 The Fighter Pilot Debrief 105 Chapter 8 Aviate, Navigate, Communicate 119 Chapter 9 Recognize, Confirm, Recover 129 Chapter 10 Command and Connection 139 Chapter 11 Create Your Own Flight Plan 151 Chapter 12 Commander’s Intent 173 Epilogue: Call to Action 183 Acknowledgments 197 Notes 199 About the Author 203 Index 205
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PRAISE FOR FLYING IN THE FACE OF FEAR "This is a must-read motivational masterpiece and behavioral bible for every entrepreneur, business owner, corporate executive, sports team coach, military leader, and civic influencer in the world!"—Dan Clark, Hall of Fame speaker and author, The Art of Significance "In this engaging book, Kim really nailed it! She has delivered an invaluable resource for any leader's library ... easy-to-read with incredibly relevant personal stories that are humble, interesting, and inspiring."—Robin Rand, General, U.S. Air Force (Retired) "You'll see from the very beginning that this book is exceptionally gripping, intelligent, and filled with gold-standard advice for all leaders, all teams. Whether your personal military experience is extensive or nonexistent, this book is, quite simply, a great read ... filled with clear and practical advice."—Dr. Tiffany M. Franks, President, Averett University "An absolute must-read for current leaders and aspiring leaders alike. Kim's key messages on developing and leading high-performing teams, built on trust and bonded by a deeply held common purpose, should resonate with readers and be recognized as widely applicable. Truly inspirational!"—Jeff Boyer, Vice President, General Motors (Retired) "KC's experience comes out of these chapters. Whether in combat over Iraq or trying to help teams grow to become better, the perspective she has gained can help us all." —Jay Silveria, Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Retired), Executive Director, Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service, Washington, D.C. "Flying in the Face of Fear is an exciting story about leading with courage and humility. Whether leading a small team or a major corporation, all leaders can learn from KC's lessons on vulnerable leadership, service before self, and finding purpose. A must-read!"—Byron Bright, President, KBR (a Fortune 500 company) "Fighter pilot Kim 'KC' Campbell has delivered a gripping testament to the power of facing fear and embracing failure as a pathway to success. Aspiring leaders at all levels and from all walks of life will find inspiration in her stories of leading with courage to achieve victory over personal and professional challenges. This is a book that merits a place on every leader’s shelf."—Sandra Stosz, Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) and author, Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters
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Proven principles of leadership from a veteran fighter pilot and military leader In Flying in the Face of Fear: Lessons on Leading with Courage, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim Campbell delivers an inspiring and practical discussion of leadership and decision-making. In the book, you’ll follow the author’s journey through the principles that got her through her 24-year career in the high-stakes and high-risk world of aerial combat. You’ll discover lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your students, employees, 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. You’ll also find: Specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and riskMethods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environmentsWays to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid at the same time is both normal and necessaryAn essential leadership blueprint for business and military professionals seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to greater achievements, Flying in the Face of Fear will also earn a place in the libraries of young and mid-career professionals looking for mentorship and sound, proven advice.
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Prologue: Seizing the Moment xv Chapter 1 Headwinds and Tailwinds 1 Chapter 2 Creating a Wingman Culture 17 Chapter 3 Fighter Pilot Mindset 35 Chapter 4 Prepare, Practice, Plan for Contingencies 51 Chapter 5 Wiggle Your Fingers and Toes 67 Chapter 6 Empower Your Wingmen 83 Chapter 7 The Fighter Pilot Debrief 105 Chapter 8 Aviate, Navigate, Communicate 119 Chapter 9 Recognize, Confirm, Recover 129 Chapter 10 Command and Connection 139 Chapter 11 Create Your Own Flight Plan 151 Chapter 12 Commander’s Intent 173 Epilogue: Call to Action 183 Acknowledgments 197 Notes 199 About the Author 203 Index 205
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PRAISE FOR FLYING IN THE FACE OF FEAR "This is a must-read motivational masterpiece and behavioral bible for every entrepreneur, business owner, corporate executive, sports team coach, military leader, and civic influencer in the world!"—Dan Clark, Hall of Fame speaker and author, The Art of Significance "In this engaging book, Kim really nailed it! She has delivered an invaluable resource for any leader's library ... easy-to-read with incredibly relevant personal stories that are humble, interesting, and inspiring."—Robin Rand, General, U.S. Air Force (Retired) "You'll see from the very beginning that this book is exceptionally gripping, intelligent, and filled with gold-standard advice for all leaders, all teams. Whether your personal military experience is extensive or nonexistent, this book is, quite simply, a great read ... filled with clear and practical advice."—Dr. Tiffany M. Franks, President, Averett University "An absolute must-read for current leaders and aspiring leaders alike. Kim's key messages on developing and leading high-performing teams, built on trust and bonded by a deeply held common purpose, should resonate with readers and be recognized as widely applicable. Truly inspirational!"—Jeff Boyer, Vice President, General Motors (Retired) "KC's experience comes out of these chapters. Whether in combat over Iraq or trying to help teams grow to become better, the perspective she has gained can help us all." —Jay Silveria, Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Retired), Executive Director, Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service, Washington, D.C. "Flying in the Face of Fear is an exciting story about leading with courage and humility. Whether leading a small team or a major corporation, all leaders can learn from KC's lessons on vulnerable leadership, service before self, and finding purpose. A must-read!"—Byron Bright, President, KBR (a Fortune 500 company) "Fighter pilot Kim 'KC' Campbell has delivered a gripping testament to the power of facing fear and embracing failure as a pathway to success. Aspiring leaders at all levels and from all walks of life will find inspiration in her stories of leading with courage to achieve victory over personal and professional challenges. This is a book that merits a place on every leader’s shelf."—Sandra Stosz, Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) and author, Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781394152353
Publisert
2023-03-16
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
454 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
240

Forfatter
Campbell Kim

Biographical note

KIM "KC" 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 served as a group commander, responsible for 1,000 military and civilian personnel, and finished her career as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She flew more than 100 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane from an intense close air support mission. Since retiring from the Air Force, Kim has shared her inspirational story and lessons on leading with courage with business and corporate audiences around the world as an executive coach and keynote speaker.

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