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In this fascinating discussion, host Martin Foster sits down with the trailblazing 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, JoAnne Bass.
Serving 31 years on active duty and making history as the first female to hold the highest senior enlisted rank in any U.S. military branch, Chief Bass has a wealth of experience and wisdom to share.
In this episode, we cover a variety of topics, from her reflections on her groundbreaking career to personal anecdotes that provide a window into her life post-retirement. Here are some highlights:
➡︎ The challenges and triumphs of leading through the COVID-19 pandemic.
➡︎ The significance of mindset and personal resilience in achieving greatness.
➡︎ A lighthearted dive into her Kansas City Chiefs fandom and how football can bring people together.
➡︎ The profound importance of self-care and family, especially for those serving in the military.
➡︎ Insightful advice for up-and-coming leaders in handling criticism and staying focused.
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➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-bass/
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
4:00 Why Life is great right now
6:39 KC Chiefs being detrimental to legacy
10:26 Super Bowl Party Invite List
11:34 Leaving behind in 2024 and looking forward to in 2025
15:06 Unexpected Highlights
15:57 Something she learned as CMSAF that was not expected
19:52 Since retiring, what she is running from and running toward
21:51 2025 Theme Song
22:32 Misconceptions about her as a person and separately as CMSAF
23:58 Teaching skill of detachment
29:54 Favorite memory from time with General Brown
32:30 Book currently on her nightstand
36:15 Name Game
37:19 Historical figure she most identifies with
40:53 Go-To Zippy's Order
41:28 Name of Hallmark Christmas Movie
42:20 Billboard message for the world to see
43:27 Parting Thoughts
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Passing The Torch episode #72
Full Audio episode with Chapters:
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Mentioned:
Mike Perry
Amber Mitchell
Rahn Bass
Book: The Small And The Mighty by Sharon McMahon
General Brown
Chad VanCleave-Goff
Esther Blake
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Quotes:
"A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount up to and including their life."
“Guard my eyes and ears.”
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