The Polaris Hall Podcast

54: Brigadier General Gavin Marks- Honesty is the Best Policy

Join us as we chat with the current Commandant of Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy, Brig Gen Gavin Marks, as he talks about his career, ethical challenges, and why honesty is always the best policy.

53: Col Beth Makros- Truly Care for the Individual

Col Beth Makros shares about the challenges and rewards of her career and how she has grown as a leader.

52: Dr. Kjell Lindgren- The Vastness of Space Can Bring us Together

Welcome to our final National Character and Leadership Symposium episode of the Polaris Hall Podcast with Dr. Kjell Lindgren, a NASA astronaut who defied all odds. In this interview with astronaut, Dr. Kjell Lindgren, we hear the story of how he lost his place in the Air Force and found his place in space.

51: Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Todd Simmons- My Story in 25 Years, 7 Months, 11 Days and 90 Minutes

Welcome to another special episode of the Polaris Hall Podcast where we attended the National Character and Leadership Symposium and interviewed some of our favorite speakers. In this interview with Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Todd Simmons, we learn some very valuable lessons about the sometimes blurry lines between service and self.

50: Missy Franklin-Johnson- Just Keep Swimming

Welcome to a special episode of the Polaris Hall Podcast where we attended the National Character and Leadership Symposium and interviewed some of our favorite speakers. Today, we talk with five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Missy Franklin-Johnson, and how giving one thing up can be incredibly painful but lead to extraordinary new opportunities!