Bob Dixon interviews Francesca Graham, a 2004 West Point graduate, combat veteran, and SAMS grad. Francesca shares her experiences with toxic leadership in the military and how it inspired her to help others find their voice. She discusses the mechanisms in place that allow corruption to persist and the challenges faced by those who speak out. Francesca also touches on the importance of transparency and the need for the military to address its trust deficit.
Key Takeaways:
- Toxic leadership can persist due to mechanisms in place that allow unscrupulous people to protect those they support.
- There is a trust deficit within the Department of Defense that is impacting recruiting and retention numbers.
- When facing adversity, individuals have three choices: try to fix it, learn to live with it, or leave it.
Quotes from Francesca Graham in this episode:
“People are always leaders when they’re in leadership positions, but they’re not, they’re just people.”
“Statistics lie and furthermore, the DOD doesn’t release the numbers on these things, even though we asked for them.”
“I love the army, it is so much freaking fun.”
Resources Mentioned:
- Website: Walk the Talk Foundation
- The Star Chamber Podcast
- LinkedIn: Francesca Graham
- LinkedIn: Bob Dixon
- Email: [email protected]
