The Leadership LENS Podcast

From December 2013 through January 2017, Deborah served as the 23rd Secretary of the United States Air Force with responsibility for 660,000 military and civilian personnel and a budget of nearly $140 billion. She was the second woman to ever lead a military service in the United States. Prior to this role, she served as President of SAIC's Technical and Engineering sector, a $2 billion, 8,700-person enterprise. Earlier in her career, Deborah held other P&L positions, and worked in the legislative branch of government and the Department of Defense. Deborah has deep expertise in strategic planning, risk management, public policy, cyber security, space, logistics and innovation. Deborah is an accomplished speaker on business and government topics including issues in national security and world affairs, politics in Washington, business transformation leadership, mergers and acquisitions, cost reduction strategies, and diversity and inclusion. Deborah is the author of the new book Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success. And she periodically appears on MSNBC, CBS, and other national news programs.“Setbacks are a part of life and failure almost always equal success” - Deborah L. JamesVisit the show notes: www.TheLeadershipLENSPodcast.com/episode006Follow us online @thldrshplns on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Julie Curtis is the founder and CEO of Connected Alliances – a business which focuses on problem solving and scaling solutions into the DoD System.  Prior to starting Connected Alliances, Julie was Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for DoD contractor and Vice President of Global Alliances for Fortune 500 company.  Julie is all about connecting people to work together and everyday looks to bring Government, Industry and NGOs together to solve problems.  In addition to problem solving, she has a passion for small businesses and helping them navigate the DoD system for their success and DoD’s.  She’s tested as an Ideator-Distruptor and so a conversation with Julie will be all about solving problems, creating ideas, asking what’s next and disrupting the status quo.“We are constantly innovating and evolving.  It’s not a one-time activity.” - Julie CurtisVisit the show notes: www.TheLeadershipLENSPodcast.com/episode005Follow us online @thldrshplns on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Competence Breeds Confidence and there is no other person to discuss this than COL (Ret.) Stu Bradin.  He is the President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation.  He was born into an Army family then retired as a U.S. Army Special Forces colonel in May 2014 after over 32 years of service. Stu’s Special Forces assignments include service with elements of Joint Special Operations Command, as Deputy Director of Operations at Special Operations Command Europe, and extensive service with the 7th and 10th Special Forces Groups (Airborne). He commanded several SFODAs (“A-Teams”) and served as a battalion Operations Officer as well as the Company Commander of the counter terrorist unit designated as the CINC’s In Extremis Force. He participated in Operation Just Cause, served tours as an adviser in El Salvador and Peru, and is a veteran of multiple unconventional and other special operations with 10th SFG(A) in the Balkans and numerous locations in northern and central Africa.Visit the entire show notes:  www.TheLeadershipLENSpodcast.com/episode004Follow us online @thldrshplns on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Warrior’s Edge was created by Dr. Jannell MacAulay. She is a combat veteran who served 20 years in the US Air Force as a pilot, commander, special operations consultant, and professionalism instructor. With her innovative leadership style, she was the first leader to introduce mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy within the US military. She continues to consult within the US government and corporate America delivering keynotes and a high-performance warrior mindset training program, called Warrior’s Edge, which she developed with Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks and Dr. Michael Gervais, a high performance sports psychologist. She is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, has a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from Penn State University and a PhD with work in the field of strategic health & human performance. Dr MacAulay is a TEDx speaker, certified wellness educator, yoga instructor, mindfulness researcher, and holds a certificate in plant based nutrition. She is a mother of two, military spouse, and a combat veteran with over 3000 flying hours as a pilot in the C-21, C-130, & KC-10 aircraft. Dr MacAulay is on a mission to help individuals excel in high-stress and rugged environments, by showing them how to lean into each moment to find their best selves.Visit the show notes: www.TheLeadershipLENSPodcast.com/episode003Follow us online @thldrshplns on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

The Leadership LENS Framework was born by merging the worlds of creativity and leadership. As a Logistics Officer and photographer I am a leader and a creative. In my opinion, these two things are one in the same and I have discovered a way for you to authentically create a legacy you’re proud of to lead your people well.Visit the show notes:  www.TheLeadershipLENSpodcast.com/episode002Follow us online @thldrshplns on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Today is our first-ever episode of The Leadership LENS Podcast. To kick it off both myself and my executive producer Jondavid DuVall wanted to “formally” introduce ourselves and what you have to look forward to on the podcast: season 1, mini series, and special guests. Visit the show notes: www.TheLeadershipLENSPodcast.com/episode001Follow us online @thldrshplns on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

The Leadership LENS podcast is your weekly dose of leadership. I’ll be chatting with you about all the things dealing in leadership. You’ll also hear from leaders in government, industry, academia, and even peers to discuss leadership through their lens. From networking to mentoring and transparency to innovation, you’ll gain insight on how you can lead more authentically to help you create a leadership legacy you’re proud of. Visit us online at https://www.TheLeadershipLENSPodcast.comFollow us online @thldrshplns on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.