117. Leading Ladies: Insights and Strategies for Female Leaders (ft. LTC Amanda Pelkowski, US Air Force)

Being a female in the military can present unique challenges due
to various factors, including historical gender norms, cultural
perceptions, and organizational structures. Despite these
challenges, many women in the military continue to excel and
contribute significantly to their units and missions. Efforts to
address gender disparities, promote inclusivity, and support the
professional development of female service members are ongoing
within the military. In this episode, LTC Amanda Pelkowski spends
90 MINUTES discussing her biggest tips for young
leaders--specifically women--and how to better equip yourself
with confidence, competence, and enhance your conversations with
your subordinates. She provides us with 10 specific tips you can
start implementing TODAY! Embrace your unique perspective:
Recognize that your diverse experiences and insights as a woman
bring value to your team and the mission. Foster connections with
colleagues, superiors, and subordinates. Building trust and
rapport is crucial for effective leadership!
Amanda Pelkowski is a wife, dog mom, daughter, sister,
world traveler, hiking enthusiast, gym rat, foodie, cocktail
connoisseur, and Air Force officer. She is an Air Force Academy
grad (class of 2008) and is a Force Support Officer currently the
Commander of the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron at
Hurlburt Field, Florida.  She’s deployed to Iraq,
Afghanistan, and UAE, and completed a short tour in Turkey. 
Her career has taken her from her first duty station at Sheppard
Air Force base in Wichita Falls, TX to Hawai’i twice to South
Carolina and even to the Pentagon. Her previous assignment was as
the Commander of Bellows Air Force Station, Hawai’i. Want to
connect with Amanda? Find her on IG at @amanda.pelkowski Love
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