Al Cartwright: Leadership Principles from the Army

Today's guest, experienced army lieutenant Al Cartwright, shares the leadership principles he learned from Officer Candidate School and in the field. Al Cartwright entered the army as an enlisted trooper and quickly rose through the rank of lieutenant colonel. From infantry officer to army aviator, Cartwright became qualified in both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, accumulating over 6,000 hours of flight time. In addition, he served as a commander of eight helicopter gunships and supported Project Delta, a special forces unit in Vietnam awarded a multitude of recognitions. Cartwright accumulated over the years many accolades, such as the Legion Flying Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, The Bronze Star, eleven Air Medals, six service ribbons, two campaign ribbons and much more. Cartwright shares his invaluable experience in the field, and his main takeaway proves one of the greatest servant leadership theories: that to lead well, you must never be afraid to let your team teach you what you cannot teach them. 

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