#123 - How to be a Good Leader: Lessons from F-4 Pilot Ron Cooper

In this episode of the Marianne Hickman Show, Marianne interviews Ron and Marty Cooper, discussing their 57-year marriage and Ron's experiences as an F-4 pilot during the Vietnam War. The episode emphasizes the importance of communication and teamwork both in personal relationships and within corporate environments. Ron shares stories from his combat missions, dealing with PTSD, leadership principles derived from his military service, and the DISC personality assessment tool. The episode also covers their views on resilience, gratitude towards service members, and the significance of keeping core values in family and corporate settings.TEXT MARIANNE WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!!801-509-549500:00 Introduction to the Marianne Hickman Show00:23 Meet Ron and Marty Cooper: A Journey of Marriage and Leadership00:45 Ron’s Military Background and Leadership Insights02:36 The Importance of Communication in Marriage06:04 Marty’s Perspective: The Early Days of Their Relationship08:18 Marianne’s Special Offer: Get on More Stages09:00 Ron’s Personal Growth and Mentorship21:33 The DISC Personality System Explained27:50 Military Discipline and Corporate Leadership34:08 Core Values and Trust in Leadership35:56 Marriage Communication Rules36:37 Understanding Different Personalities37:50 Creating a Safe Culture for Communication38:48 The Importance of Clear Communication in Aviation42:46 Delegation and Accountability in Leadership46:22 Personal Reflections and Rapid Fire Questions01:05:43 The Legacy of a Leader01:10:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts📘 Connect with Ron & Marty Cooper ➡️ Website: https://thecooperculture.com/ ➡️ Ron's Email: [e-mail] ➡️ Marty's Email: [e-mail]➡️ YouTube: ⁨@ronaldcooper5466⁩ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36iLbceKOreT3DbfNetKWP➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcomers-overcoming/id1573952292Do you want a part two of this episode? Let us know in the comments below!Want the Podcast Database Marianne talked about? https://mariannehickman.com/database🔔 Subscribe now and start building the life you've always dreamed of with me as your support. YOU'VE GOT THIS.📘 Connect with Marianne ➡️ 801-509-5495 ➡️ https://mariannehickman.com ➡️ https://instagram.com/marianne__hickman ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@marianne__hickman ➡️ https://facebook.com/MarianneEHickman ➡️ https://www.skool.com/mastery-hive-7407/about ➡️ https://www.threads.net/@marianne__hickmanFind out more at www.mariannehickman.com Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://hive.mariannehickman.com/newsletter#TheMarianneHickmanShow