About this episode

Matthew Ayers ’99 discusses how his experiences shaped his understanding of leadership.

Matthew Ayers ’99 believes leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening, learning and serving with joy. Hear how experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, on a U.N. peacekeeping mission and leading Dream Centers of Colorado Springs transformed his understanding of leadership.

People in this episode

Guest: Matthew Ayers

Topics covered

• leadership
• listening
• learning
• service
• U.S. Air Force Academy
• peacekeeping
• transformation

Keywords

• leadership
• U.S. Air Force Academy
• peacekeeping
• service
• transformation
• listening
• learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Air Force Academy, Dream Centers of Colorado Springs, U.N.

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