Ep. 21with Susan Mace: Lead yourself first and lead others with humility, honesty and vulnerability

<p><b><em>SHOW NOTES<br/></em></b>P<b>assing the Torch with Martin Foster</b></p><p><b>Guest: Retired Chief Master Sergeant Susan Mace</b></p><p><b>Summary:</b></p><p>Susan Mace served 25 years in the United States Air Force and is a retired Chief Master Sergeant. She held a position that represents the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force.</p><p>Susan is an experienced leader with an accomplished record of operations management success in teambuilding, continuous improvement, intelligence operations, project management, and quality control. In addition, she is a skilled communicator and an expert at building high performing teams, key relationships, and improved operational results. As if that were not enough, Susan has a proven track record as an experienced manager adept at leading and implementing innovative initiatives by leveraging cross-functional teams within a complex organization to achieve operational goals. Throughout her decorated career, Susan has excelled with strengthening individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve increased results and effectiveness. </p><p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p><ul><li>Reflecting on legacy and comparing perspective on legacy while serving as opposed to post retirement (2:00)</li><li>Identifying the things that make each person special and leveraging that talent for the greater good (6:00)</li><li>Reflecting back on her career, one example Susan looks back on and is proud of that moment (8:20)</li><li>Past failure or apparent failure that set her up for future success (11:30)</li><li>After 25 years in the military, best advice for those searching to reboot their life (13:30)</li><li>What comes first, trust or vulnerability? (20:40)</li><li>Thoughts on insecurity as motivation to living life at the fullest (26:00)</li><li>Importance of mentorship and coaching (29:30)</li><li>Shout out to strong women who Susan admires (30:30)</li><li>Casting choices if a movie were made about Susan&apos;s life (33:30)</li><li>Possible celebrity crush</li><li>What Matthew McConaughey sme