Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership
From THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST by U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation
January 20, 2026 · 54 min · Season 4
About this episode
Dr. Heather Wilson and Gen. Dave Goldfein discuss the importance of servant leadership and the human aspects of leading effectively.
Purpose, trust and laughter matter. Dr. Heather Wilson ’82, former secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and Gen. Dave Goldfein ’83, former chief of staff of the Air Force, highlight the human side of leadership — honoring family, listening actively and using humility and humor to build strong teams. Their book, Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership, challenges leaders to serve first and lead with character.
People in this episode
Guests: Dr. Heather Wilson, Gen. Dave Goldfein
Topics covered
- servant leadership
- team building
- humility
- trust
- family
- active listening
- character
Keywords
- servant leadership
- trust
- humor
- teamwork
- active listening
- character
- family
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. Air Force
Books & works: Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership
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