Commander's Intent

Why Leaders Fail Without the Golden Rule

What if the biggest threat to your organization's success isn't your competition, but how you treat your people? In this episode of Commander's Intent, ho

Is an MBA Really Worth It?

Is an MBA worth the time, money, and investment, or is real-world experience the better business education? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks and Rob exa

Can AI Replace the Value of Networks with Judd Borakove

As AI becomes more powerful, will technology eventually replace the value of human networks, relationships, and experience? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek

Are You Busy or Are You Actually Moving Forward?

A packed schedule can make you feel productive, but are the things filling your day actually moving you toward your vision? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek

Why Does Language Matter So Much in Leadership with Becky Kemp

Can changing your words change the way you lead? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with speaker, author, leadership consultant, and podcaster B

How Far Are You Willing to Push Yourself?

What are you truly capable of, and how will you ever know if you never push yourself far enough to find out? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, retired Air Force Col

Maverick or Iceman: Who Do You Want on Your Team?

Would you rather have Maverick or Iceman on your team? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot Derek Oaks and co-host Rob Powe

Is Confidence Overrated? What Great Leaders Should Build Instead with Heather Jo Kennedy

Is confidence really the secret to great leadership, or are we spending too much time chasing something that should be the result of other things? In this episode of Com

Who Is Garcia and Why Does His Message Still Matter to Leaders?

What does a leadership essay written in 1899 have to teach today’s leaders? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks and Rob Bau unpack A Message to Garcia, the

How to Lead When the Budget Changes but the Mission Doesn’t with Max J. Stitzer

How do you lead a team when budgets change, contracts disappear, or rapid growth forces you to rethink who does what? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks s

Why Great Leaders Ask for Input Instead of Having All the Answers: Lessons from a U.S. Navy Attack Submarine Commander with William Spears

What can business leaders learn from commanding a U.S. Navy attack submarine? In this episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks sits down

AI Won't Replace Leaders... But It Will Replace the Unprepared with Richard Webb

Will artificial intelligence replace your job... or make you dramatically better at it? In this timely episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Dere

How Great Leaders Thrive in Challenging Situations with Theresa Carpenter

How do exceptional leaders make the right decisions when the pressure is high, the path isn't clear, and the stakes couldn't be greater? In this episode of Com

Innovating in Aviation: How Michael Duke Is Redefining What's Possible

How do you innovate in an industry where every decision is scrutinized, every regulation matters, and failure simply isn't an option? In this fascinating episode of

The Decision-Making Principles That Made America Different

What makes America truly exceptional, and what can today's leaders learn from the principles that shaped a nation? In this thought-provoking episode of Commander&ap

Gaming, Strategy, and the Future of Leadership with Gayle Dickie

What if the world's greatest leadership training ground isn't found in the boardroom but inside the gaming industry? In this fascinating episode of Commander&a

The Power of Human Connection with Jason Wright

What if one simple conversation could change someone's life? In this inspiring episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks sits down wi

Why Trust Matters More Than Talent with David Bickel

What happens when trust is the difference between success and failure, or even life and death? In this episode of Commander's Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with reti

The Leadership Secret Fighter Pilots Call "Motherhood"

What if the key to extraordinary leadership isn't found in the big decisions, but in the small things you do every day? In this episode of Commander's Intent,

How to Lead Inside a Large Organization

What does it take to lead effectively when you're caught between executive decisions and the needs of your team?  In this episode of Commander's Intent, Derek