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Episode Synopsis
This week on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with David Berke, retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, fighter pilot, TOPGUN instructor, and Chief Development Officer at Echelon Front, to discuss his new book, Need to Lead.Drawing on his experiences in combat, high-stakes aviation, and leadership training, Dave shares insights on how to develop leadership skills, make critical decisions under pressure, and build cohesive teams—both at work and in life.Topics Covered:TOPGUN & Military Leadership: Lessons from fighter pilot training and combat operationsUniversal Leadership Principles: How leadership applies in professional, personal, and community settingsDecision-Making Under Pressure: Strategies for high-stakes scenariosBuilding Effective Teams: Encouraging accountability, ownership, and collaborationMentorship & Developing Future Leaders: Cultivating leadership traits in othersBalancing Life & Leadership: Integrating personal and professional responsibilitiesLearn how leadership isn’t about rank—it’s about taking responsibility, solving problems, and supporting those around you. Whether you’re a CEO, parent, or emerging leader, Dave’s insights help you develop leadership as a skill to make meaningful impact.Grab the book: Need to LeadLearn more about Dave Berke: daveberke.comABOUT DAVID BERKE:David Berke is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, fighter pilot, TOPGUN instructor, and ground combat leader.Career highlights include:Flying and instructing in F-16, F/A-18, F-22, and F-35 aircraftServing as Training Officer at TOPGUN, overseeing the conduct of the courseLeading combat operations with accountability and precisionChief Development Officer at Echelon Front, teaching leadership principles to organizations and individualsDave is the author of Need to Lead, a guide to developing leadership skills through practical examples, compelling stories from aviation and combat, and strategies applicable across all areas of life.Follow him on social media:Instagram: @davidrberkeLINKS:Website: https://daveberke.com/Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne...Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro...We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we...Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...
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