It's great to be back after taking a few months off!  I'm really excited about all we can learn together in 2023!   Today I have the privilege of sharing my interview with <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-a-96782018b/">Simone Askew</a>. In 2017, she became the first African American woman to earn the role of First Captain, the leader of the Corps of Cadets at the <a href="https://www.westpoint.edu/">United States Military Academy at West Point</a>.  This is regarded as a major step in racial and gender equality within the United States military. She was also named by Glamour magazine as one of the top 10 College Women of the Year. She is also a Rhodes Scholar.  Askew earned a MSc with merit in refugee and forced migration studies from the Refugee Studies Centre and a MPP from the Blavatnik School of Government at University of Oxford. She also recently published her first book, <a href= "https://www.excavationmedia.com/shop?fbclid=IwAR13GEC7X0xGrQupa3xTl4AlmJ__lvEal5IeFL9jJQIhQ6vpDAiL4uSkXb4"> Citizen Skyland</a>, a compelling story of a young black woman finding herself, her courage and her legacy when the world needs it most.  If you'd like to learn more about Military Mentors and their upcoming event, <a href= "https://secure.actblue.com/donate/theMmomentIII">The MMoment III,</a> visit <a href= "https://www.militarymentors.org/">militarymentors.org</a>.

It's great to be back after taking a few months off! I'm really excited about all we can learn together in 2023! Today I have the privilege of sharing my interview with Simone Askew. In 2017, she became the first African American woman to earn the role of First Captain, the leader of the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This is regarded as a major step in racial and gender equality within the United States military. She was also named by Glamour magazine as one of the top 10 College Women of the Year. She is also a Rhodes Scholar. Askew earned a MSc with merit in refugee and forced migration studies from the Refugee Studies Centre and a MPP from the Blavatnik School of Government at University of Oxford. She also recently published her first book, Citizen Skyland, a compelling story of a young black woman finding herself, her courage and her legacy when the world needs it most. If you'd like to learn more about Military Mentors and their upcoming event, The MMoment III, visit militarymentors.org.

It's great to be back after taking a few months off!&nbsp; I'm really excited about all we can learn together in 2023!&nbsp;&nbsp; Today I have the privilege of sharing my interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-a-96782018b/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simone Askew</a>.&nbsp;In 2017, she became the first African American woman to earn the role of First Captain, the leader of the Corps of Cadets at the <a href="https://www.westpoint.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer">United States Military Academy at West Point</a>.&nbsp; This is regarded as a major step in racial and gender equality within the United States military. She was also named by Glamour magazine as one of the top 10 College Women of the Year. She is also a Rhodes Scholar.&nbsp; Askew earned a MSc with merit in refugee and forced migration studies from the Refugee Studies Centre and a MPP from the Blavatnik School of Government at University of Oxford. She also recently published her first book, <a href="https://www.excavationmedia.com/shop?fbclid=IwAR13GEC7X0xGrQupa3xTl4AlmJ__lvEal5IeFL9jJQIhQ6vpDAiL4uSkXb4" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Citizen Skyland</a>, a&nbsp;compelling story of a young black woman finding herself, her courage and her legacy when the world needs it most.&nbsp; If you'd like to learn more about Military Mentors and their upcoming event, <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/theMmomentIII" rel="noopener noreferrer">The MMoment III,</a> visit <a href="https://www.militarymentors.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">militarymentors.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

98: Simone Askew — On Being the First Black Female First Captain at West Point, Authentic Leadership, and Advice for Mentors

Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday.


Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard.


And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles).


That's why Intentional Leader exists.


We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities.


This is why we get out of bed each morning. We love helping leaders on their personal growth journey! Because we know when the leader gets better everyone benefits. Organizations, communities, and families all thrive when the leader is thriving.

We are a team of ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for personal growth and helping leaders thrive.


Join this community to pursue personal growth and leadership excellence, to inspire others, and make a lasting impact on the world. Life is short, so let's make it count by living an intentional life.


On this podcast, Cal Walters — a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, West Point graduate, former Infantry Officer, Army Ranger, combat veteran, lawyer, and Army JAG — passionately explores ways to live intentionally, make each day count, and lead with greater influence and impact.


Cal firmly believes leadership matters, and this podcast will help you lead yourself and inspire others. Cal believes we each have a unique contribution to make to the world, and he wants to help you make yours!


For show notes, visit https://www.calwalters.me/


Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are those of the author and guests and do not reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army JAG Corps, US Army, DoD, or the US Government.

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Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday. Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard. And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles). That's why Intentional Leader exists. We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities. This is why we get out of bed each morning. We love helping leaders on their personal growth journey! Because we know when the leader gets better everyone benefits. Organizations, communities, and families all thrive when the leader is thriving. We are a team of ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for personal growth and helping leaders thrive. Join this community to pursue personal growth and leadership excellence, to inspire others, and make a lasting impact on the world. Life is short, so let's make it count by living an intentional life. On this podcast, Cal Walters — a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, West Point graduate, former Infantry Officer, Army Ranger, combat veteran, lawyer, and Army JAG — passionately explores ways to live intentionally, make each day count, and lead with greater influence and impact. Cal firmly believes leadership matters, and this podcast will help you lead yourself and inspire others. Cal believes we each have a unique contribution to make to the world, and he wants to help you make yours! For show notes, visit https://www.calwalters.me/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are those of the author and guests and do not reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army JAG Corps, US Army, DoD, or the US Government.

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