Flying in the Face of Fear by Kim "KC" Campbell

Whether your personal military experience is extensive or nonexistent, this book is, quite simply, a great read … filled with clear and practical advice. You’ll see from the very beginning that this book is exceptionally gripping, intelligent and filled with gold-standard advice for all leaders, all teams. Campbell is a master storyteller, and her own story is the stuff of legend. Yes, start the book by reading the Prologue … but be prepared to get hopelessly hooked. 'I need to warn you about Flying in the Face of Fear. Being hit a hundred times in a combat mission over Iraq, and losing her high-tech hydraulic controls, Kim was forced to fly in ‘Manual Reversion,’ becoming an expert eyewitness that leadership will always be an analog job in a digital world! This is a must-read motivational masterpiece and behavioral bible for every entrepreneur, business owner, corporate executive, sports team coach, military leader, and civic influencer in the world!' Kim doesn’t just teach what she knows - she teaches who she is, how she lives, what she’s done - to illuminate the military mindset that makes leadership automatic.

You'll also find: specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and risk methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments and ways to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid at the same time is both normal and necessary.Īn essential leadership blueprint for business and military professionals seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to greater achievements, Flying in the Face of Fear will also earn a place in the libraries of young and mid-career professionals looking for mentorship and sound, proven advice.'In a world crammed full of leadership books written by academic theorists whose faddish formulas become obsolete soon after publication, my friend, mentor, and real-life superhero Kim Campbell shares battle-tested irrefutable truths that will never be obsolete! As a legendary fighter pilot, senior military officer, and university instructor Kim reminds us that under pressure we don’t rise to the occasion, we fall to the level of our training. You'll discover lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your students, employees, and others through the challenges of life and work, learning to create a positive impact and make a big difference in the lives of the people who follow you. In the book, you'll follow the author's journey through the principles that got her through her twenty-four-year career in the high-stakes and high-risk world of aerial combat.

In Flying in the Face of Fear: Lessons on Leading with Courage, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim Campbell delivers an inspiring and practical discussion of leadership and decision-making.

Flying in the Face of Fear by Kim &quot;KC&quot; Campbell

Flying in the Face of Fear by Kim "KC" Campbell