Answering the Bell - Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford ’97
From THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST by U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation
May 26, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 54
About this episode
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford discusses how boxing influenced his leadership style and approach to mentoring cadets.
Leadership often means staying composed under pressure, investing in others and trusting the process. In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, U.S. Air Force Academy boxing coach Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford ’97 shares how boxing shaped his approach to leadership, service and mentoring the next generation of cadets. A strong conversation on resilience and growth.
People in this episode
Host: U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation
Guest: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford
Topics covered
- leadership
- boxing
- resilience
- mentoring
- personal growth
Keywords
- leadership
- boxing
- resilience
- mentoring
- U.S. Air Force Academy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation
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