Leadership Elevated: A Long Blue Leadership Retrospective

Season 3 of the Long Blue Leadership podcast is a wrap! From established national leaders to rising stars, this season features inspiring stories from U.S. Air Force Academy graduates. SUMMARY This season's guests included Dr. Heather Wilson ’82, former Secretary of the Air Force; Dr. John Torres ’82, NBC News Senior Medical Correspondent; Maj. Gen. Thomas Sherman ’95, Vice Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and 2nd Lt.  Wyatt Hendrickson ’24, NCAA wrestling champion.

 

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TAKEAWAYS

• Leadership is about collecting tools over time.
• Your identity is not defined by your profession.
• Intentionality in actions leads to personal growth.
• Leadership can be practiced at any level.
• Admitting mistakes quickly is crucial for growth.
• Respect and loyalty are earned through care.
• Every moment is an opportunity to make an impact.
• Legacy is built in real-time interactions.
• Conversations can unlock deeper insights about leadership.
• Sharing stories fosters connection and learning.

 

CHAPTERS

00:00 Celebrating leadership lessons from Season 3 03:07 Insights from Dr. Heather Wilson ’82 05:47 Chad Hennings ’88 on identity and leadership 08:55 Young leader Wyatt Hendrickson's ’24 journey 11:51 Jemal Singleton ’99, leading where you are 14:53 Emma Przybyslawski ’10 on leadership beyond the uniform 17:49 Dr. John Torres ’82, earning respect and loyalty 20:37 Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman ’95 on trust, courage, and legacy 23:47 Looking ahead to Season 4

 

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BIO's

LT. COL. (RET.) NAVIERE WALKEWICZ ’99

Senior Vice President, Engagement

With over two decades in leadership roles, my current focus at the Association of Graduates - U.S. Air Force Academy is fostering a robust network of 50,000+ alumni. This commitment involves igniting a culture of engagement and inclusivity, underpinned by a strong foundation in support of our Air Force Academy.

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MR. WYATT HORNSBY

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications | Executive Producer

Wyatt Hornsby is passionate about developing marketing and communications talent and cohesive, high-performance teams. He is senior vice president of marketing and communications at the Air Force Academy Foundation and the Association of Graduates. He leads the work of the foundation and alumni association marketing and communications division, while also coordinating with various Air Force Academy offices, including Public Affairs and Strategic Communications.

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FULL TRANSCRIPT

SPEAKERS

Co-Hosts:  Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99  |  Mr. Wyatt Hornsby

 

Naviere Walkewicz  00:26

Welcome to our retrospective for Season 3. We’re celebrating the first three seasons of the Association & Foundation’s premier podcast and the countless leadership lessons shared by some of the most accomplished Air Force Academy grads.

 

Wyatt Hornsby  00:41

Naviere, in Season 3, we’ve showcased some amazing stories and takeaways that apply to life, both in and out of the military. From t