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All Quiet on the Second Front

86. Hon. Martha McSally, Former U.S. Senator & 2F Independent Board Director

Feb 18, 2025
30:32

On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Hon. Martha McSally—former A-10 fighter pilot, U.S. Senator, and now 2F Independent Board Director—to talk about resilience, reinvention, and leading with purpose.

Martha shares her journey from being one of the first women to fly a fighter jet in combat to navigating the world of politics and now advising leaders and companies. She discusses how to thrive through major career transitions, why identity isn’t tied to job titles, and how leaders can build trust, stay adaptable, and create high-performing teams.

What’s Happening on the Second Front

  • Martha’s path from fighter pilot to senator to board director.
  • Why trust, clear communication, and self-awareness are critical for leadership.
  • How to navigate career transitions and detach from external identity.
  • Practical leadership tools, from curiosity to balancing work intensity.
  • Why now is the best time to lean in, innovate, and lead.


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