Dave "Chip" Berke

In this conversation, Dave "Chip" Berke, a retired US Marine Corps fighter pilot and leadership instructor, shares his remarkable journey, including being the first to fly the F-35B and the only Marine to fly the F-22. He dives into the importance of humility in leadership and how ego can undermine performance. Chip recounts experiences from his time as a TOPGUN instructor and in combat, highlighting how listening and empowering others create effective leaders. He also discusses the cultural challenges of transitioning pilots to advanced fighters and the universal principles of leadership learned in combat.