Lieutenant General Robert Ashley Jr. is a retired Army leader and former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this insightful conversation, he shares invaluable lessons on leadership and building trust within teams. Ashley emphasizes the art of persuasion in intelligence work and how effective communications can inspire motivation. He also discusses the strengths of introversion in leadership, illustrating that impactful leaders can come from various personality types. Authenticity and empathy are highlighted as core traits that define true leadership.