Building Better Leaders

The Secret to Setting Goals for Your Employees

Setting goals for your employees means more than setting a target: Your job as a leader is to clarify your vision, establish key performance indicators, give them the resources, identify obstacles, and help them stay on track in the midst of changing circumstances.

Spacepower, Legacy & Leading with Purpose (feat. Dr. David Arnold)

Spacepower isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, legacy, and mindset driving it forward. We talk to Dr. David Arnold, a renowned expert on space, General Bernard Schriever’s enduring impact, and the leadership principles that shape today’s Air and Space Forces. From historical perspective to modern-day relevance, Dr. Arnold shares insights on innovation, optimism, and what it means to lead with purpose in an ever-evolving domain.

Mentorship, Influencing Up & Leading Behind the Scenes (feat. Debbie Schiess)

Military spouses are the prime example of how a behind-the-scenes support role can drive change, build trust, and inspire leaders wherever they are. We talk to Debbie Schiess, a nonprofit leader, parent, and spouse of Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess, on the role military spouses play every day in empowering Space Force and Air Force leadership.

Carnivore Leadership & Hardcore Self-Discipline (feat. CMSAF Wolfe & SEAC #4 Colón-López)

Elite leadership is earned through self-discipline. Take charge of yourself and you’ll inspire your followers to do the same—learn how in this power-packed episode with CMSAF David Wolfe and SEAC #4 Ramón “CZ” Colón-López.   Colón-López's 2026 book, “Carnivore Leadership: Taking Charge Instead of Taking Shit, [https://www.amazon.com/Carnivore-Leadership-Taking-Charge-Instead/dp/B0FPHKTBQT]” is available for purchase now [https://www.amazon.com/Carnivore-Leadership-Taking-Charge-Instead/dp/B0FPHKTBQT].   #leadershiptips #leadershipdevelopment #leadershiptraining #leadershipskills #leadershipinspiration #leadershipcoaching #buildingbetterleaders

Giving Actionable Feedback & Getting to Know Your Employees (feat. CMSgt. Katie McCool)

Most leaders don’t look forward to having difficult conversations with their employees, but giving honest, actionable feedback leads to a culture where speaking up makes the whole team stronger. Here’s Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Command Chief of Pacific Air Forces, on how to achieve that.