S2 EP1 - Major General Laura Yeager - General Leadership Lessons

23/09/2025 30 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1

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✨ The first episode of Leadership Art season 2 is now live! 👉 In this episode, host Art Robbins welcomes Major General (Ret.) Laura Yeager - the first woman to command a U.S. Army Infantry Division - for an inspiring conversation on resilience, service, and the true meaning of leadership. 🚀 Laura’s remarkable career spanned over 30 years in the U.S. Army and California Army National Guard, beginning as a medical evacuation helicopter pilot and culminating as Commander of the 40th Infantry Division. Along the way, she led domestic flood and fire relief missions, served in Iraq, and rose through the ranks with distinction. 💬 Today, she continues to share her experience as a mentor, volunteer with the American Red Cross, and leadership educator at Chapman University. Her story is a testament to grit, humility, and purpose-driven service 📌 In this episode, you’ll hear: Why standards and accountability are essential for strong teams How to balance empathy with discipline when leading people Why humility and listening are often more powerful than being the loudest voice in the room And how to build resilience and unity 🎧 Laura’s story reminds us that leadership is not about titles or making the most noise — it’s about building trust, empowering others, and holding steady to your values while guiding teams through challenges with courage and empathy. 📅 Launched September 23, 2025 📍 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music 📲 Follow Leadership Art for more stories on everyday leadership, purpose, and growth. #LeadershipArt #LeadershipPodcast #NewPodcast #Season2 #MajorGeneral #LauraYeager #MilitaryLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #WomenInLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #EverydayLeadership #MentorshipMatters #Resilience