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

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn shares how the community values she grew up with in rural Mississippi of "Give Back More Than You Take" shaped her future. We share her journey to the U.S. Senate, fulfilling all core principals of Leadership; Caring, Communication, Common Vision and Character.   

TW Shannon discusses building trust through consistency and time and championing common sense solutions for community issues.  Shannon urges students and listeners alike to lean into their own authenticity as relationships are the currency of life. 

Think BIGGER With Bill White

Former Atty General for Oklahoma and current “Flashpoint with Turpen & Lamb.” television show host, community servant enthusiast, Mike Turpen, shares his thoughts on all 4 of the Individual Core Principals of Leadership, Caring, Communication, Common Vision and Character and the importance of incorporating all four into your leadership style.

We discuss the critical why, getting clear on your goal, thought process, motivation, planning and tracking required to lay down the years blueprint for success with three Four Star Alumni.

2016 Alumni Jesse Wren – Senior at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO.  Field of Study: Interdisciplinary Education, beginning his Masters Program & Capstone Research with aspirations to teach abroad and obtain his PHD in Educational Leadership.

2018 Alumni Bruny Alonso Orama  - Senior at Swarthmore College in Philadelphia, PA, majoring in Political Science and Psychology.  Completing Senior Thesis in Political Reform, with plans to teach in Armenia.   Bruny is managing in her own nonprofit: Project Global Story

2020 Cross Fuller – Freshman at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, majoring in Journalism and Broadcasting.  Cross started his own podcast: Crosswalk, focusing on Leadership for young adults, personal development, motivation and mentorship.

John Lynch, General Manager of the 49ers shares the foundation of his youth, the advantages of being a former NFL player as a General Manager, his respect for General Franks,  the importance of Mental Toughness, and the fulfillment of giving back.

Jim Wilkinson shares his experiences and valuable insights on the past year, what makes great leaders and statesmen, and thoughts on the future of leadership.

Servant Leadership Through Caring & Common Vision with Chris Sullivan

As President of College of the Ozarks, Jerry C. Davis’ tenure is among the longest in the United States.  He is the author of a dozen books and has led the College in emphasizing its goal of Patriotic Education. He has received many awards and honors for his significant and lasting impact on the field of institutional advancement. The success of this working College led the New York Times to nickname it “Hard Work U”. In this podcast, Dr. Davis will share his thoughts on Integrity, Attitude and Character.

Faith, Hope and Forgiveness. Immaculee Ilibagiza, Rwandan genocide survivor, motivational speaker and author, shares her experience in her book; Left To Tell, discovering God amidst the Rwandan Holocaust.