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Why the Air Force Cut the Stealth Tanker: Lessons for the Defense Industry
By Marc Ayala | Second in Command Consulting March 31, 2025 In a major shift that reveals a lot about the future of defense acquisition,...
Apr 13 min read
The 9 Critical Skills of Exceptional Leaders
Leadership is an abstract idea. It is something that seems to be a character trait that people are born with. You might come across...
Mar 1010 min read
The Leadership Lessons I Learned from an Air Force Training Exercise—and How They Still Impact Me as a Leader Today
Years have passed since I left active service as a U.S. Air Force pilot, yet some lessons resonate more profoundly with time.
Feb 55 min read
What Do Employees Really Want?
Looking back on my time as an Air Force officer and pilot, one of the things I can appreciate now is the level of responsibility the...
Jan 65 min read
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