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

Colton Kyle, son of Chris Kyle, Navy Seal Veteran and "American Sniper" talks about his journey into leadership within his family after his father's murder and how he found his purpose in carrying on his father's legacy while creating his own through the American Sniper Brand.

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.

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.

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

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 notified she earned a congressional appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and will continue her journey of service this summer after graduating high school.

In this episode, Dr. Jim Hess discusses

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

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

Vivika talks about her leadership journey since attending Four Star Leadership

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.