EPISODE 056: BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN "DRAGON" TEICHERT | US AIR FORCE

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Why Today's Leaders Must Meet Innate Needs to Love and Belong
Do you want to implement impactful leadership strategies for personal and team growth? Are you eager to learn the solution that can help you achieve this result? Join the Leadership Crucible Foundation podcast as Fire Chief Randy Brugman delves into the personal journeys of leaders, including retired Brigadier General John Teichert. His insights and experiences will provide you with the guidance you need to develop as a leader and make a lasting impact.
In this episode, you will be able to:

• Mastering Leadership Development: Unveiling proven strategies for personal and team growth.
• Triumphing Over Adversity: Embracing challenges to emerge as a resilient leader.
• Embodying Selfless Leadership: Harnessing the power of putting others first for organizational success.
• Navigating Bureaucratic Environments: Pioneering innovation in structured settings for impactful change.
• Harnessing Mentorship for Career Growth: Unlocking the potential of mentorship for professional advancement.

My special guest is Brigadier General John Teichert
Brigadier General John Teichert is a distinguished leader with a robust career rooted in inspirational, innovative, and integrity-filled leadership. Graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, he ventured into the United States Air Force as an F15E combat pilot, later assuming roles including F22 test pilot and Commander of Joint Base Andrews. General Teichert's prolific career spans over 28 years, marked by over 2000 flight hours in 38 different types of aircraft and extensive leadership experience in whole-of-government settings. With a wealth of knowledge in national security, risk management, and international affairs, General Teichert's insights on leadership and mentorship offer invaluable guidance to aspiring leaders seeking impactful career growth and personal development. Author of Boom, Leadership that Breaks Barriers
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:03 - The Crucible of Leadership
00:02:00 - An Inspirational Journey
00:09:24 - Boom: Leadership that Ignites Innovation
00:12:53 - Leading Selflessly
00:15:45 - Overcoming Adversity and Toxic Leadership
00:17:30 - Commanding Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base
00:20:45 - Leadership and Impact
00:23:01 - Investing in People
00:29:46 - State of Leadership in Society
00:30:37 - Importance of Investing in the Next Generation
00:31:16 - Sound Bite Leadership vs. Strategic Vision
00:32:25 - Fulfilling Fundamental Human Needs
00:34:52 - Leadership Across Generations
00:37:35 - Multi-Generational Impact of Leadership
Bio:
After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, John entered the United States Air Force as an F-15E combat pilot. He would go on to serve as an F-22 test pilot and eventually lead as the commander of Joint Base Andrews, the commander of Edwards Air Force Base, and our nation’s Senior Defense Official in Iraq. General Teichert ended his service in the Air Force as the Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force, International Affairs. During his career, he logged over 2,000 flight hours in 38 different aircraft types.
General Teichert is a champion for inspirational, innovative, integrity-filled leadership. He has vast whole-of-government leadership experience – from cutting-edge technology to our nation’s most sensitive international relationships. John has written and spoken extensively on leadership, national security, innovation, risk management, and international affairs. He is an Amazon #1 best-selling author and a former candidate for U.S. Senate who maintains a robust schedule of international-level media engagements.
John is the founder and president of Capital Leadership LLC, developing the leaders our nation needs and fostering a leadership style that breaks barriers, challenges convention, and ignites innovation. His eclectic activities can best be followed through johnteichert.com and LinkedIn as he continues to serve with his amazing wife Melonie and their three remarkable children.