One of the key elements in business success and certainly life in general is the ability to lead well. Leadership skills can be learned by any one, if given the tools. Leadership is seldom taught in the classroom, so most men and women come to it through on-the-job training. One of the best laboratories for learning and understanding leadership skill is in the military. A brilliant example of that process is our guest today, Alan Snider, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (retired). Al joined the USAF as a young airman out of high school, but rose to become one of the senior most enlisted men in his branch of the service. For over six years Al served as Command Chief for the 4th Weather Wing, responsible of over 2,000 men and women through out the globe. Al earned a reputation for getting things done. He also possesses a unique ability to articulate his life experiences. In our recent conversation he walks us through what he thinks are key elements of learning to lead well. We have broken down the conversation into three segments, each giving diverse points, but all pointing to the importance of leading others with skill and heart.

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