Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre '96 – How you Fail - How You Succeed - How You Lead

General Linell Letendre and Doug Lindsay shared their insights on leadership development at the Air Force Academy. They emphasized the importance of resilience, failure, and mentorship in shaping effective leaders. Gen. Letendre highlighted the value of taking advantage of little opportunities and pushing boundaries, while Lindsay stressed the need for courage and finding one's voice in leadership. Both emphasized the importance of learning from failures and using them as opportunities for growth.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Background
08:16 Life at the Air Force Academy
15:22 Career Progression and Lessons Learned
26:17 Graduate Involvement and Giving Back
32:25 Leadership Lessons
36:58 Connecting with the Air Force Academy

TAKEAWAYS

Little opportunities can become big opportunities, so take advantage of opportunities and do your best.

Develop your leadership skills by finding your voice and practicing speaking up, even on small matters. This will help you gain confidence.

Focus on developing leaders of character by setting a good example and lifting others up.

The Air Force Academy is focused on preparing cadets for the future through experiential learning, research, and partnerships with industry.

Staying connected to your alma mater through events and social media is a good way to learn about new programs and opportunities to get involved.