The Four Star Leadership Podcast: Core Principles of Leadership with General Tommy Franks

Leaders Do Not Have to Be the Loudest in the Room 26.06.2026 35:25 ↓

Four Star Leadership Alumna, Addison Heath, discusses her time at Four Star and how she has used lessons she learned in Oklahoma in her ROTC journey at Florida State.

Actions Speak Louder Than Titles 29.05.2026 30:54 ↓

James Howard, Founder and President of Veterans and Athletes United talks about how his military training and subsequent injuries gave him a new path and a new purpose of helping others like he was helped.

Mentoring Younger Students Creates Sustainable Leadership 01.05.2026 30:52 ↓

2025 Four Star Leadership Alumni, Andrew Rodriguez talks about his leadership journey since attending Four Star and his plans for the future.

Continuing A Family Legacy of Service with Four Star Alumna, Kelsey Barrett 30.03.2026 55:36 ↓

Kelsey is a senior at Eagle River High School in Alaska. Last year at Four Star, she earned the top honor and was awarded the $5,000 Four Star Leader of the year scholarship. The award is given to the outstanding leader who exemplifies the core characteristics of a Four Star Leader, but most importantly, it is voted on by the Four Star Leader students in attendance. Kelsey has recently been notifi...

Follow Your Gut and Moral Compass 26.02.2026 52:13 ↓

In this episode, Dr. Jim Hess discusses

Season 6; Episode 60: The Platinum Rule - Treat Everyone How They Want To Be Treated 03.02.2026 29:25 ↓

Haley Dunn speaks about teaching leaders to be their best while creating high performing teams from her experience as an elite professional shooter.

Lead with Purpose, Not Your Pride with Program Manager David Green 26.12.2025 32:51 ↓

David discusses his time in the military and how working at GTFLIM gives him the same purpose he felt in the military

Opening Minds to Other Viewpoints with Four Star Aluma Vivika Arora 28.11.2025 20:24 ↓

Vivika talks about her leadership journey since attending Four Star Leadership

Mission Accomplished with Hiba Jameel 31.10.2025 1:11:14 ↓

Oklahoma based Attorney and Translator Hiba Jameel, who was born in Iraq, discusses her life growing up under the Dictatorship of Sadaam Hussein and her road to becoming an American citizen.

Season 5, Episode 56: It You Can Dream It - You Can Do It 30.09.2025 1:00:25 ↓

Marine Officer and Team USA Bobsledder Riley Tejcek talks about her journey of becoming a Marine Officer all while competing as an elite athlete.

Never Ask Your Team to Do Something You Wouldn't Do Yourself with Dr. Irving Jones 29.08.2025 47:39 ↓

Dr. Jones discusses his time in education and how he still continues to mentor both students and teachers.

Season 5, Episode 54: Adapting and Growing as a Leader While Standing True to Your Values with Diana Morris 30.07.2025 1:01:02 ↓

President of Northern Oklahoma College Diana Morris discusses the importance of standing on your values while adapting and growing as a leader.

Using the Four Core Principles of Leadership to Grow as a Leader with Elliott Yi 27.06.2025 28:13 ↓

2024 Four Star Leader Alumni, Elliott Yi discusses his time since Four Star and using what he learned from Four Star has helped prepare him for the next chapter in his leadership journey.

Building Community Trust with Tarrant County Texas Sheriff Bill Waybourn 29.05.2025 30:38 ↓

Servant leadership starts by being involved in the community, putting others before self.

Continuing An American Legacy with Taya Kyle 25.04.2025 1:12:46 ↓

Taya Kyle, widow of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, known from the movie and book, American Sniper discusses how his tragic murder thrust her into the spotlight she never sought. Taya talks about the decision to rise above the grief and heartbreak with her kids to build their own American Legacy while continuing the legacy Chris built as one of America's greatest heroes.

Season 5, Episode 50: Understanding Some Leadership Decisions Will Not Be Felt for Years 27.03.2025 44:22 ↓

General Matlock discusses his time at West Point, his 36-year military career and how some decisions that leaders make will not be felt or come to fruition for years.

Adding a M to the Four C's with Larry LeBarre 28.02.2025 37:14 ↓

Larry discusses why having a mentor in your life, no matter your age, is crucial in order to grow as a person and why he is such a believer in the Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks program.

Leaders Need to Remember to Put Their Masks on First with Ambassador Kelley Currie 26.07.2024 51:37 ↓

Ambassador Curry discusses how leaders need to make sure they take care of themselves in order to take care of their team.