True leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about responsibility. In this episode of Commander’s Intent, retired Air Force Colonel and Fighter Pilot Derek Oaks breaks down the real meaning behind the word Commander — to entrust, empower, and take ownership. Discover how embracing your own “commander’s intent” helps you lead with clarity in your career, family, and personal life. Through military insight and personal reflection, Derek challenges you to define your what, why, and desired end state, and to start living with purpose — not by default, but by design.