Ep. 2: I’m Not Good Enough, with JoAnne Bass

Lilo sits down with JoAnne “Jo” Bass, the first woman to serve as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, to talk about the lie that nearly derailed her career: I’m not good enough. Jo shares her journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, breaking barriers as a woman, a mother, and a leader in a male-dominated world. Together, Lilo and Jo unpack the pressures of perfectionism, the importance of preserving the military’s history of diversity, and how true strength comes from embracing both resilience and compassion.

In this episode:

• Introduction to Resilience and Leadership
• Cultural Influences, Personal Identity and Mental Health
• Impact of Parenting and Generational Expectations
• Navigating Doubts in Leadership
• Compassion in Leadership: A Shift in Perspective
• Balancing Military Life and Parenthood
• Importance of Community Support
• Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Leadership
• Public Scrutiny and Personal Growth
• The Importance of Diversity and Military History
• Understanding Veteran Transitions

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