Today I enjoyed an insightful conversation with Joe Bogdan on living life with purpose and self-awareness. As a leader in the US Air Force, Joe shares his mantra that "Better Has No Finish Line" and how we can all take control of our lives. Which has immediate benefit for those pursuing significance, or their 2nd Mission.
We Explore:
- Joe's journey to discovering his life purpose and passion for helping others reach their potential
- Practical tips on increasing self-awareness and aligning actions with core values
- Why Joe believes personal sovereignty and self-leadership are key to living an intentional life
- How Stoic philosophy has shaped Joe's approach to resilience and growth
With over 22 years of military experience, Joe brings a wealth of leadership lessons from his diverse roles around the globe. He's a sought-after speaker on personal development topics and holds multiple coaching certifications.
Join us for an inspirational discussion on what it takes to lead yourself and live with relentless purpose!
Want to know more about Joe?
Joseph “Joe” Bogdan is the Chief of Enlisted Force Development, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. In this capacity, he leads and coordinates enlisted leadership and developmental efforts to address the Secretary, Chief of Staff, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force priorities. He oversees strategic initiatives and shapes foundational policy, programs, and guidance to advance the education, training, growth, and readiness of over 410,000 Total Force Airmen.
With more than 22 years of military service, he has a wide array of leadership experience in the engineering, communications, and social services career fields and has employed his skills at multiple assignments across the globe. Driven by his passion to help others reach their professional and personal goals, he continues to be a mentor to hundreds and is a sought-after speaker and instructor on a variety of topics to include resilience, management, and leadership.
He holds instructional certifications in multiple courses to include Franklin Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Shipley Communications’ Four Lenses, and is a Master Resiliency Trainer certified at The University of Pennsylvania. He is a certified Leadership Coach, he holds an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with a minor in Homeland Security from the University of Maryland University College and earned his graduate degree in Organizational Leadership at Brandman University where he is currently an adjunct professor of both undergraduate and graduate leadership studies.
Joe is also a co-founder of The Llama Leadership website and a host of the Llama Lounge podcast that explores topics on all things life, learning, and leadership. You can reach out to Joe at the Llama Leadership website at www.llamaleadership.com, on his LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jybogdan/, or by email at [email protected].
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