#343: Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell: Courageous A10 Ground Attack Pilot – Distinguished Flying Cross
Podcast Details
In our next Inspiring Leadership podcast, Colonel Casey Kim Campbell shares her experiences as an A-10 pilot, emphasising the importance of learning from mistakes, letting go of past errors, and the value of psychological safety in leadership.
Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates how compartmentalisation and preparation can help leaders navigate uncertainty and challenges. The conversation also touches on the influence of family and upbringing in shaping leadership philosophies. In this conversation, Colonel Kim Campbell shares her insights on leadership, drawing from her experiences as a fighter pilot and military leader.
She emphasises the importance of contingency planning, vulnerability, and authenticity in leadership. Through storytelling, she illustrates how personal experiences can connect leaders with their teams. Campbell also discusses the challenges of navigating gender dynamics in the military, the significance of decision-making and risk-taking, and the value of humility and approachability in leadership.