Leadership, Legacy, and the Cost of Service ft. Gary Woodruff

About this episode

Patrick Flannelly discusses leadership and life after command with Retired Chief Gary Woodruff.

In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, host Patrick Flannelly sits down with Retired Chief Gary Woodruff to unpack the realities of leadership, wellness, and life after command.

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Flannelly

Guest: Gary Woodruff

Topics covered

• leadership
• wellness
• life after command
• service
• legacy

Keywords

• leadership
• wellness
• service
• legacy
• Gary Woodruff

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