The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown

Vision, Trust, & Empowerment - Interview with General Hickman

November 08, 2023 Dr. Donita Brown Season 3 Episode 12
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown
Vision, Trust, & Empowerment - Interview with General Hickman
Show Notes

This episode's interview is with General Bill Hickman, a decorated military leader with over 36 years of service.

He is also the Chair of the Board of Directors at Campbell Strong Defense Alliance and the Director of Scoutreach for the Boy Scouts of America's Middle Tennessee Council.

He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:

  • Demonstrating the courage to do the right thing even when it's costly
  • Understanding what your leadership philosophy is
  • Solving problems people don't know they have
  • Bringing people into the planning process when implementing change
  • Gathering information from a variety of perspectives

He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

  • How do your values impact your management philosophy?
  • Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
  • What book has made the biggest impact on you?