To the aforementioned point of her vulnerability, Kim admits that she found herself having to balance the reality of being one of (if not the only) female in her fighter squadron while not wanting to focus on that but rather on being the best fighter pilot she could be. Fittingly being released during Women’s History Month, Kim spends valuable time reflecting on the fact that she was a female fighter pilot and a mother in a profession where both were very rare.
Or you find yourself in a relationship thinking, “how can we make this work while both supporting our own dreams?” In sharing her story Kim offers wisdom of how she was able to succeed so that others can be propelled to even higher heights.Īs much as Flying in the Face of Fear is a book of lessons, it too is a memoir of Kim’s service in uniform, and a powerful memoir at that. Sometimes you set your mind to something and work towards it for years, only to face failure. Kim uses her life experiences to demonstrate just how she came to the lessons she imparts, illuminating her vulnerability at the same time as she makes her lessons relatable one can see themselves in similar shoes. Yet she always does so with one objective in mind: how can I impart some knowledge on the reader? Both the book and its reader are benefitted by this, as it frames the book’s purpose and keeps the reader engaged and coming back for more.Įach chapter revolves around a critical lesson that can be taken into anyone’s personal and professional life. Kim does not hold back as she shares both her incredible successes and humbling failures.
Kim “KC” Campbell’s experiences and emotions are on full display in her new book Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage and all for the betterment of the reader. You’ll also find: An essential leadership blueprint for business and military professionals seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to greater achievements, Flying in the Face of Fear will also earn a place in the libraries of young and mid-career professionals looking for mentorship and sound, proven advice. You’ll discover lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your students, employees, and others through the challenges of life and work, learning to create a positive impact and make a big difference in the lives of the people who follow you. In the book, you’ll follow the author’s journey through the principles that got her through her 24-year career in the high-stakes and high-risk world of aerial combat.
Proven principles of leadership from a veteran fighter pilot and military leader In Flying in the Face of Fear: Lessons on Leading with Courage, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim Campbell delivers an inspiring and practical discussion of leadership and decision-making.
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