Resilience and Leadership: From Setback to Secretary of the Air Force

Discover how to be an effective leader under pressure with Thirty Minute Mentors: Former Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James.

Former Secretary James was only the second woman to ever lead a U.S. military service, and she oversaw an annual budget of more than $139 billion and nearly 660,000 airmen. In this course, former Secretary James joins Adam Mendler to talk about her unique career journey and discuss her best lessons and advice when it comes to effective leadership. Through James’ experiences, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to rise within your career utilizing your strengths, how to navigate and avoid setbacks, how to lead in times of crisis, how to manage work anxiety and pressure, the importance of networking, and more.