974. A Day in the Life: What's It Really Like to Be a Leadership Innovator?

“Serving in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment-Blackhorse I was fortunate to know leaders who were truly outstanding. They were points of light during all the challenges that we faced and demonstrated a level of tactical patience, coaching and mentoring that inspired us. An analogy to the Band of Brothers (and Sisters) comes readily to mind. I was continually interacting with individuals who were role models. I’m proud to have served as deputy executive assistant to General Colin L. Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as working with General Crosbie E. Saint and a host of other senior military leaders who personified the guiding values of Duty, Honor and Country and Service Above Self. I am proud to have served my country for 33 years and to command soldiers at a number of different levels. Leadership is a privilege not a right.”

Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. has achieved over three decades of extraordinary leadership success in diverse organizations, including the United States Army where he commanded the 7th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colorado prior to his retirement in 2007. Subsequently, he served in executive leadership positions in both for-profit and not-for-profit companies prior to starting his own leadership company, Level Five Associates, in 2014. He is a published author in several key aspects of business excellence: Co-author of “Cows in the Living Room: Developing an Effective Strategic Plan and Sustaining It.” Author of “We’re All In: The Journey to a World-Class Culture.” Author of “Who Saw This Coming? Now What Do We Do?” He also publishes a bi-weekly blog with over 2,000 subscribers.