Facing the Wind Podcast
1) Sarah McArthur on Frances Hesselbein: Leadership, Mentorship, and Service
Guest Bio Sarah McArthur is an accomplished editor, writer, and leadership thinker. She worked for over two decades alongside renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, serving as managing editor on...Show More
2) Radical Humility: Urs Koenig on Leading with Grit, Heart, and High Standards
Guest Bio / Introduction Urs Koenig is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, former NATO peacekeeping commander, and ultra-endurance athlete. With an eclectic background spanning UN peacekeeping missio...Show More
3) Uncolonized Power: Healing Mindsets, Embracing Purpose, and Rising Together with Valeria Aloe
Professional Summary Valeria Aloe is an award-winning author, speaker, and high-performance business coach who founded the Rising Together movement to help professionals unlearn limiting mindsets and ...Show More
4) Conviction, Capital & Courage: Alexander Friedman on Purposeful Leadership in a High-Stakes World
Host: Shannon Huffman Polson Guest: Alexander Friedman, CEO & Co‑founder of Novata; former CFO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; former CIO of UBS; ex‑White House Fellow; board member at Frankli...Show More
5) The Blueprint for Thriving People and Teams: Belonging, Autonomy, and Purpose
We talk a lot about what it means to lead—what it means to thrive—not just in the big moments, but in the everyday choices we make at work, at home, and in the spaces in between. In a recent conversat...Show More
6) Jim Weber’s Long-Term Vision: Building a Brand That Lasts
What does it look like to lead with purpose and performance — to stay true to your values while building something that lasts? I so enjoyed talking with fellow @tuckschool alum @Jim_Weber, longtime C...Show More
7) Building Resilient Communities: Killian Noe’s Vision of Love, Leadership, and Recovery
In this conversation, Killian Noe discusses her journey through leadership, resilience, and community work, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, accountability, and the power of forgiveness....Show More
8) The Core Principles of Building Evergreen Companies: The Seven P’s Framework
In this conversation, Shannon Huffman Polson and Dave discuss the importance of purpose and values in leadership and entrepreneurship. Dave shares his early career experiences at Hewlett Packard, the ...Show More
9) Soaring Beyond Limits: The Fight for Women in Military Flight
In this conversation, Dr. Eileen Bjorkman shares her remarkable journey in aviation, highlighting the evolution of women's roles in the military and her personal experiences as a flight test engineer....Show More
10) Unlocking the Cockpit: Powerful Lessons in Leadership and Legacy
In this conversation, Shannon Huffman Polson and Tom discuss the importance of service, personal journeys, and the impact of role models. Tom shares his experiences in aviation, his humanitarian effor...Show More