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.
The Four Star Leadership Podcast: Core Principles of Leadership with General Tommy Franks
by Dr. Jill Green
Hello, this is General Tommy Franks and welcome to Four Star Leadership Podcast, a product of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. We’re here to get a view into the lives of the legacy makers, movers, and shakers of today, as well discuss grassroots concepts and ideas to offer insights from the full spectrum of the leadership community. We’ll talk with nationally recognized leaders to explore their leadership development path, find out what they are about today, and learn from the opportunities they’ve made for themselves in this world. It's time to lead together!
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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 importa…
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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.
Marine Officer and Team USA Bobsledder Riley Tejcek talks about her journey of becoming a Marine Officer all while competing as an elite athlete.
Dr. Jones discusses his time in education and how he still continues to mentor both students and teachers.
President of Northern Oklahoma College Diana Morris discusses the importance of standing on your values while adapting and growing as a leader.
2024 Four Star Leader Alumni, Elliott Yi discusses his time since Four Star and using what he learned from Four Star has helped prepare him for the next chapter in his leadership journey.
Servant leadership starts by being involved in the community, putting others before self.
Taya Kyle, widow of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, known from the movie and book, American Sniper discusses how his tragic murder thrust her into the spotlight she never sought. Taya talks about the decision to rise above the grief and heartbreak with her kids to build their own American Legacy while continu…
General Matlock discusses his time at West Point, his 36-year military career and how some decisions that leaders make will not be felt or come to fruition for years.
Larry discusses why having a mentor in your life, no matter your age, is crucial in order to grow as a person and why he is such a believer in the Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks program.