Commander Jim Ridgway – Tactical Headwork and the Journey Into Command

Podcast: Moments in Leadership · David B. Armstrong

Opublikowano: 2026-10-31

Leadership is often framed around unwavering expertise and absolute control. But real leadership is forged in the moments where you have the courage to admit what you don’t know, drop the ego, and empower the people around you. I’ve been thinking about the transition from green junior officer to seasoned leader: it requires stepping through fear, learning to compartmentalize high-stress environments, and replacing reflex anger with measured, intentional command presence. In this candid conversation, retired Navy Commander Jim Ridgway and I explore his journey from Pensacola flight school to commanding Navy Operational Support Cent...