KIM “KC” CAMPBELL is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She served as a group commander, responsible for 1,000 military and civilian personnel, and finished her career as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She flew more than 100 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane from an intense close air support mission. Since retiring from the Air Force, Kim has shared her inspirational story and lessons on leading with courage with business and corporate audiences around the world as an executive coach and keynote speaker.

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• Prologue: Seizing the Moment xv Chapter 1 Headwinds and Tailwinds 1 Chapter 2 Creating a Wingman Culture 17 Chapter 3 Fighter Pilot Mindset 35 Chapter 4 Prepare, Practice, Plan for Contingencies 51 Chapter 5 Wiggle Your Fingers and Toes 67 Chapter 6 Empower Your Wingmen 83 Chapter 7 The Fighter Pilot Debrief 105 Chapter 8 Aviate, Navigate, Communicate 119 Chapter 9 Recognize, Confirm, Recover 129 Chapter 10 Command and Connection 139 Chapter 11 Create Your Own Flight Plan 151 Chapter 12 Commander’s Intent 173 Epilogue: Call to Action 183 Acknowledgments 197 Notes 199 About the Author 203 Index 205

KIM “KC” CAMPBELL is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She served as a group commander, responsible for 1,000 military and civilian personnel, and finished her career as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She flew more than 100 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane from an intense close air support mission. Since retiring from the Air Force, Kim has shared her inspirational story and lessons on leading with courage with business and corporate audiences around the world as an executive coach and keynote speaker.

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• Prologue: Seizing the Moment xv Chapter 1 Headwinds and Tailwinds 1 Chapter 2 Creating a Wingman Culture 17 Chapter 3 Fighter Pilot Mindset 35 Chapter 4 Prepare, Practice, Plan for Contingencies 51 Chapter 5 Wiggle Your Fingers and Toes 67 Chapter 6 Empower Your Wingmen 83 Chapter 7 The Fighter Pilot Debrief 105 Chapter 8 Aviate, Navigate, Communicate 119 Chapter 9 Recognize, Confirm, Recover 129 Chapter 10 Command and Connection 139 Chapter 11 Create Your Own Flight Plan 151 Chapter 12 Commander’s Intent 173 Epilogue: Call to Action 183 Acknowledgments 197 Notes 199 About the Author 203 Index 205

KIM “KC” CAMPBELL is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She served as a group commander, responsible for 1,000 military and civilian personnel, and finished her career as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She flew more than 100 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane from an intense close air support mission. Since retiring from the Air Force, Kim has shared her inspirational story and lessons on leading with courage with business and corporate audiences around the world as an executive coach and keynote speaker.

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• Prologue: Seizing the Moment xv Chapter 1 Headwinds and Tailwinds 1 Chapter 2 Creating a Wingman Culture 17 Chapter 3 Fighter Pilot Mindset 35 Chapter 4 Prepare, Practice, Plan for Contingencies 51 Chapter 5 Wiggle Your Fingers and Toes 67 Chapter 6 Empower Your Wingmen 83 Chapter 7 The Fighter Pilot Debrief 105 Chapter 8 Aviate, Navigate, Communicate 119 Chapter 9 Recognize, Confirm, Recover 129 Chapter 10 Command and Connection 139 Chapter 11 Create Your Own Flight Plan 151 Chapter 12 Commander’s Intent 173 Epilogue: Call to Action 183 Acknowledgments 197 Notes 199 About the Author 203 Index 205