Show Notes:
Today’s episode is the second in a 3-part series on leadership, featuring guests Brig Gen Robert “Gwyn” Armfield, USAF (Ret.), former OCF executive director Lt Gen Bruce Fister, USAF (Ret.), and current OCF executive director Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.). The topic that’ll be discussed is failure and how to deal with it as a leader in the high-stakes military profession. As my guest Bruce Fister points out, “We’re all going to fail at one point … But you have to deal with it because otherwise no one is going to learn from it.”
Some of the aspects of failure that Bruce, Gwynn, and Scott touch upon include how leaders can create a culture of trust by “being real” about their failures, the importance of setting up those you lead for success—and the space to fail, how smart leaders understand their strengths and weaknesses and rely on others for help, and what can happen when you act too quickly in decision-making without taking it to prayer.
If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.
Here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:
4. Chris Thompson, Gold Star Mother: “God wants you to keep on living”
3. Rico Lane: “I just didn't have that loving relationship with a father”
2. Becky Haggerty: “God, why don’t you care?”
1: Chipu Chu: “I was broken. I needed a savior.”
Season 2 Introduction
55. MIDN Isaiah Walker: Finding community can be challenging
54. Josh and Lindsey Bowen: The importance of small group fellowship
53. Carlos and Sara Estevez: Purpose and perspective in the face of tragedy
52. Stu McRae: How would you handle not being promoted?
51. Col Darren Duke: Examining a life transformed
50. Encore with Todd Plotner: 4 lessons for young warriors
49. Encore with Ryan Menicucci: Are you a leader that God can use?
48. Encore: Navigating the storms of life, with James Rader
47. Kristin Goodrich: Building community in the military sisterhood
46. May a Christian serve in the military?
45. Nick Koza: Was blind, but now I see
44. Brigit Jogan: Experiencing God on the mountaintop
43. Seven Christian Principles to Help You Steward Your Time
42. Jeff Struecker: Trusting God in All Things
41. Michelle Qureshi: Incredible hope amidst suffering
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