About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of modeling leadership through work-life balance and resilience during crises.

Sometimes leadership is modeled in small ways — like leaving work at 4 p.m. and meaning it. Not because the job’s done — but because you’re showing your team that life outside of work matters too.

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Michalek

Topics covered

• leadership
• resilience
• work-life balance
• team dynamics
• crisis management

Keywords

• leadership
• resilience
• work-life balance
• team
• crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation

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