About this episode

Lieutenant General Karen Gibson shares her journey and insights on leadership and career success with Adam Mendler.

Lieutenant General Karen Gibson is one of the highest-ranking women in the history of the United States Army and served as the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate upon retiring from the Army. LTG Gibson joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. LTG Gibson and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: career success, inspirational leadership, crisis leadership, leadership development, managing change, and much more.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Mendler

Guest: Lieutenant General Karen Gibson

Topics covered

• career success
• inspirational leadership
• crisis leadership
• leadership development
• managing change

Keywords

• leadership
• career advice
• military
• women in leadership
• change management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States Army, United States Senate

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