Flying in the Face of Fear (eBook)
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-394-15236-0 (ISBN)
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 risk
- Methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments
- Ways to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid at the same time is both normal and necessary
An 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.
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.
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 risk Methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments Ways 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.
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.
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
Praise for Flying in the Face of Fear
“In a world crammed full of leadership books written by academic theorists whose faddish formulas become obsolete soon after publication, my friend, mentor, and real‐life superhero Kim Campbell shares battle‐tested, irrefutable truths that will never be obsolete! As a legendary fighter pilot, senior military officer, and university instructor, Kim reminds us that under pressure we don't rise to the occasion; we fall to the level of our training. Kim doesn't just teach what she knows—she teaches who she is, how she lives, what she's done—to illuminate the military mindset that makes leadership automatic. Being hit a hundred times in a combat mission over Iraq, and losing her high‐tech hydraulic controls, Kim was forced to fly in ‘Manual Reversion,’ becoming an expert eyewitness that leadership will always be an analog job in a digital world! 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
“I've had the distinct honor to serve with Kim Campbell while we were both on active duty in the United States Air Force, and now in the public business sector. When it comes to leading people and complex organizations, this exceptional warrior‐leader truly ‘walks the talk,’ and is as good as I've seen in my 48‐year professional career! 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. Most importantly, Kim has done a phenomenal job of drawing out the ‘so‐what’ lessons learned from her ‘life experiences.’ I suggest this book as a must‐read for our Airmen during their professional military education courses, as well as for the public business leaders who want to drive a healthy organizational climate and culture!”
—Robin Rand, General, U.S. Air Force (Retired), Former Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command
“I need to warn you about Flying in the Face of Fear. Yes, start the book by reading the Prologue … but be prepared to get hopelessly hooked. Immediately.
Colonel Campbell is a master storyteller, and her own story is the stuff of legend. 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.
When Colonel Campbell spoke to our graduating seniors at their Commencement ceremonies, they—and all others in attendance—were absolutely in awe of her and her inspirational competence and courage. The students called her ‘the real deal.’ Indeed, she is.
Of all the books, dissertations, journal articles, and essays I have read and studied on leadership, team building, continuous improvement, and the like over the years, Flying in the Face of Fear is the most readable, the most accessible, and certainly the most compelling on a very personal level.
Thank you, KC, for giving the world this amazing and helpful account detailing your style of leadership, mentorship, and service. Everyone who reads it will be inspired to discover and nurture their own true courage.”
—Dr. Tiffany M. Franks, President of Averett University, Danville, Virginia
“An absolute must‐read for current leaders and aspirational leaders alike. Kim draws upon her distinguished career as a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, decorated combat fighter pilot, and senior military command officer. By leveraging these exceptional experiences, Kim offers keen insights on leadership; lessons both learned and earned.
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. Examining leadership at its finest, Kim also emphasizes the human element: facing fears, being approachable, listening to your team, and humbly committing to continually learn while helping others along their own paths. Truly inspirational!”
—Jeff Boyer, Vice President, General Motors (Retired)
“Kim ‘KC’ Campbell is a fighter pilot's fighter pilot. She has seen and experienced it all … from sitting behind a desk … to training the way we fight … and ultimately going to war. Her words in this book jump out; the reader can feel her complete range of emotions. What is extraordinary in this book is how KC can take her unique military leadership lessons and provide insights to corporations to make them operate at a higher level. The United States Air Force was better because KC was a part of it, and now the rest of our nation can benefit from her wisdom.”
—Lori Robinson, General, U.S. Air Force (Retired), Former Commander, United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command
“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 of Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters
“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)
“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. This book displays those experiences and how they can be used. Her teachings in Character and Leadership to the Cadets of the Air Force Academy made a difference to future Air Force leaders. In this book, her teachings can make a difference for so many others.”
—Jay Silveria, Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Retired), 20th U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent, Executive Director of Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service, Washington DC
“Throughout her entire Air Force Career, Kim has been on the cutting edge of all the aspects of serving in our modern Air Force and leading people during challenging times both in peace and war. Her many leadership experiences as a fighter pilot, staff officer, and Commander, and her ability to balance both her personal and professional life in very stressful situations, have taught her how to expertly lead people and organizations. Her book, Flying in the Face of Fear is a must‐read for anyone who wants to learn the many aspects of leadership both in today's military and in the complex world of business. Her real‐life leadership experiences, which have made a positive difference in so many people's lives all over the world, have been written down in this book in an easy‐to‐understand format and will help the reader to become a better person and definitely a better leader for the 21st Century.”
—Stephen Lorenz, General, U.S. Air Force (Retired), Former Commander, Air Education and Training Command
“Flying in the Face of Fear chronicles the remarkable life of USAF Colonel (retired) Kim Campbell—one of the few decorated female fighter pilots in US history—and shares important leadership lessons from which all of us can benefit. Through stories of both success and failure—at the Air Force Academy, in Afghanistan, Iraq and beyond—Kim offers a compelling formula for being successful by pushing through fear and leading through uncertainty.”
—Deborah Lee James, 23rd Secretary of the Air Force
“Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage by retired Air Force Colonel Kim ‘KC’ Campbell is a must‐read for all leaders in today's challenging and divisive world. It is also an inspirational guide for future leaders within all sectors of society.
It is based upon leadership practices proven to be effective in all professions but told from the perspective of a woman combat fighter pilot who rose to become commander of a large Air Force unit, a senior Pentagon policy advisor, and an Air Force Academy professor and leader. Yet despite this prestigious combat, operational, policy, and academic record, she led a well‐balanced personal and professional life. She often demonstrated the importance that her children played in her life to those who worked within her command.
The book is full of tips regarding how to...
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 22.2.2023 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management |
| Schlagworte | books about leadership • books about learning • books on leadership • brave leadership • Business & Management • Business Leadership • Business Self-Help • courageous leadership • Führung • Leadership • leadership books • leading greatly • military leadership • Organizational leadership • Ratgeber Wirtschaft • union leadership • Wirtschaft /Ratgeber • Wirtschaft u. Management |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-15236-1 / 1394152361 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-15236-0 / 9781394152360 |
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