Guest, Jim Ritch, talks about his experience in the Navy as a leader from the lower ranks all the way up to senior enlisted. Entering service as a former alcoholic and newly sober, he brought a unique perspective into his leadership. To this day, Jim continues to set the example for military leaders as a crucial member of the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, and a volunteer at the US Air Force Academy.
Jim’s recommendations for 3 things to start working on leadership:
- Read a leadership book - great leaders read
- Find a TED talk, a leader, or a podcast that is leadership based and listen to it.
- Find something that makes you understand that you are the most important person in this whole equation. You cannot be there for someone else if you are not present yourself.
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