[Archive Interview Oct 27, 2020]

Lt. General Nadja West, the recently retired Army’s top doctor, knows what it takes to be a successful moral leader. She was one of the first women to graduate from West Point and went on to earn a medical degree. Lt. Gen. West spent 37 years in the military rising to become a three-star general and the first black Surgeon General of the U.S. Army.

In this episode of HOW Conversations, Lt. Gen. West spoke with Dana Born, HOW Fellow, about the importance of leading with dignity and respect, taking the time to be empathetic, and remembering your humility. The two also discussed finding your purpose, communicating with stakeholders of tough decisions and values-based frameworks for leading. Watch the full episode to learn more on moral leadership, leading with empathy and finding humility.

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