Flying in the face of fear : a fighter pilot's lessons on leading with courage / Kim Campbell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Kim (Air Force Colonel), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership.

Courage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

"Flying in the Face of Fear shares Campbell's leadership journey as a combat-proven fighter pilot and senior military leader. Fighter pilot culture is unique. They spend their lives working in an environment where the stakes are high, where they must make split-second decisions to survive, and where training missions can be just as dangerous as actual combat. They must work together as a team, or they will fail. Because of their high-risk environment, they have developed distinctive leadership techniques and principles that are tested under extreme stress, both in training and combat. These techniques and principles allow them to inspire and empower high-performing teams to achieve success. The lessons in Flying in the Face of Fear stem from Campbell's own successes and failures during her military career, which are incredibly relevant for leaders outside the military environment as well. Leaders must deal with challenging and stressful situations, face their fears, and persevere in the face of adversity. While there is no singular recipe for leadership success, these proven principles have worked for Campbell in training and combat with teams of all sizes. They have also worked for the leaders she's led, trained, coached, and mentored throughout her 24 years of service and beyond. Flying in the Face of Fear is a collection of lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for any leader who is willing to make an impact and a difference on the teams they lead."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Prologue: Seizing the Moment

Over Baghdad, Iraq, 0741AM, 7 April 2003

In Retrospect

Chapter 1 Headwinds and Tailwinds

Learning to Fly

Adjusting for Winds

Taking Off

Beyond Dreams

Good Enough for a Girl

Facing the Headwinds

Power Women

Proving It

Decision Time

Bring Me Men

Looking Back

Considerations for Leaders

Chapter 2 Creating a Wingman Culture

Making of a Cadet

Prop and Wings

Eye of the Rabbit

Like Father, Like Daughter

The Long Blue Line

From Concept to Culture

Chapter 3 Fighter Pilot Mindset

Callsign: "Bags"

Pressure to CONFORM

Let It Go

It's Too Late Now!

Work Hard, Play Hard

Failing Forward Mindset

Embracing Risk

Chapter 4 Prepare, Practice, Plan for Contingencies

The A-10 Warthog

On Hog Driving

The Art of Chair Flying

Flying the Warthog

A Nation at War

The Jet Doesn't Know the Difference

Preparing for Potholes

Red Flag Leadership

Chapter 5 Wiggle Your Fingers and Toes

The Global War on Terrorism

Pressure to Perform

Ready for Combat

We Got You Covered

Slower Is Faster

Calm in the Chaos

Chapter 6 Empower Your Wingmen

On the Precipice of War

Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003

20 March 2003 (Personal Journal Excerpt)

27 March 2003 (Personal Journal Excerpt)

30 March 03 (Personal Journal Excerpt)

2 April 03 (Personal Journal Excerpt)

6 April 03 (Personal Journal Excerpt)

Seizing the Moment

It's Still About the Team

Trust and Empowerment

Chapter 7 The Fighter Pilot Debrief

Owning Accountability

The Combat Debrief

The Aftermath

Back in the Air.

Accountability in Leadership

Chapter 8 Aviate, Navigate, Communicate

Prioritizing Effectively

Calm in the Storm

Leading in a Crisis

Control Versus Influence

Chapter 9 Recognize, Confirm, Recover

Into the Unknown

Humanitarian Hawg

Unusual Attitude

Confirmation Is Critical

Facing the Unexpected

Chapter 10 Command and Connection

Humble, Approachable, Credible

The Human Side of Leadership

Go into the Burn House

You are the Experts. Teach Me.

Chapter 11 Create Your Own Flight Plan

Choosing Your Own Path

Making It Work

Mutual Support

Coming Home

Nickels on the Grass

"Timing" a Family

One Final Deployment

Striving for Work-Life Balance

The Struggle To Do It All

A Female Role Model

Taking Its Toll

Finding Balance

Chapter 12 Commander's Intent

Commander's Intent in Action

Intent Provides Empowerment

Driving Change by Sharing Intent

Starting with Why

Epilogue: Call to Action

Acknowledgments

Notes

About the Author

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Campbell, Kim Flying in the Face of Fear

ISBN:

9781394152377

139415237X

9781394152360

1394152361

OCLC:

1356500904