Listen "Dreams And Leadership With -Sydney Barber The U.S. Navy's First Female Black Brigade Commander"
Episode Synopsis
Show Live-With: “Im not going to be the one to tell myself no. I will prioritize a dream and a vision and put my heart into it. ”Bio: Barber is decorated with many awards and accolades under her belt. She’s an Illinois-native and a mechanical engineering major, hoping to join the Marine Corps after time at the Academy. + She is a walk-on sprinter and hurdler of the Navy Women’s Varsity Track and Field team.She has lettered all three years of competing.She is a USNA record holder for the outdoor 4x400m relay.She is the co-president of the Navy Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club.She is Secretary for the National Society of Black Engineers.She is a Member of the USNA Gospel Choir and Midshipman Black Studies Club.She served as the 13th company’s executive officer this past Plebe Summer and currently serves as the brigade’s 1st regiment executive officer.Sydney is humbled with the awarding of the esteemed position. “Earning the title of brigade commander speaks volumes, but the title itself is not nearly as significant as the opportunity it brings to lead a team in doing something I believe will be truly special,” she explains in a statement, “I am humbled to play a small role in this momentous season of American history.”Barber is a graduate of Lake Forest High School in Illinois, and as a mechanical engineering major, she aspires to commission as a Marine Corps ground officer. As a member of the Navy Women’s Varsity Track and Field team, she has lettered all three years of competing and is a USNA record holder for the outdoor 4x400m relay. Barber is also the co-president of the Navy Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, secretary for the National Society of Black Engineers, and a member of the USNA Gospel Choir and Midshipman Black Studies Club. Barber is currently the brigade’s 1st regiment executive officer. Topics Covered in this Episode:What Does Glad To Be Here mean as a Brigade commander Serving kids in India Defining core values and establishing a purpose The responsibility of serving as a Brigade CommanderThe Power of Investing in oneself Setting goals and having dreams The Best lessons of leadershipPassing the batonGiving energy to others and your teams for collective success How track and field improves teamwork and communityNavy Track and Field -https://www.instagram.com/navytf/ Please follow us on- Twitter - @JohnFoleyInc - https://bit.ly/2FRF3G9 Instagram @gladtobehere - https://bit.ly/2FRXo6a Facebook - @johnfoleyinc - https://bit.ly/33OBtVx Linkedin @johnfoleyinc - https://bit.ly/33QtCGT Youtube - @JohnFoleyInc.- https://bit.ly/33NDpNZ The Glad To Be Here Foundation - http://www.gladtobeherefoundation.org John Foley Inc Website - https://johnfoleyinc.com
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