David Goldfein
Retired four-star U.S. Air Force General and former Chief of Staff of the Air Force; senior military leader who recounts leadership responses to the Sutherland Springs tragedy.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 30min
A Tragedy in Texas | The Mistakes Series
David Goldfein, retired four-star Air Force general who led during crises, and Heather Wilson, former Secretary of the Air Force and congresswoman, recount the Sutherland Springs tragedy and leadership choices. They discuss reporting failures, ignored audits, choosing transparency, supporting the Texas community, testifying to Congress, and teaching leadership through institutional failure.
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Apr 20, 2026 • 56min
FPP212 - Four Stars, One Secretary, Zero Ego - Gen. Goldfein & Sec. Wilson on Servant Leadership
David Goldfein, retired four-star and combat-experienced pilot, and Heather Wilson, former Secretary of the Air Force and university president, reunite to explore servant leadership forged in crisis. They discuss surviving combat and institutional failure, accountability and rebuilding trust, talent development and promotion pressures, deep listening and asking teammates what they need, plus leadership amid AI and ethical challenges.
