Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp on Building Resilience As a Leader

In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily brings on Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp to share his journey from facing racial discrimination to becoming a Navy leader. Raymond talks about steering significant policy changes in the Navy, like integrating women into combat roles and repealing "don't ask, don't tell." He breaks down his "abcs of leadership" philosophy and how it's played a part in fostering resilience and trust among his teams.

00:45 Introducing Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp

01:41 Raymond Kemp's Early Years and Aspirations

04:58 Climbing the Ranks: From Junior to Fleet Master Chief

06:52 Women in Combat: Navigating New Waters

10:35 Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Leading Through Change

24:37 Building Resilience and Adaptability for Success

29:44 Empowering Leaders in a Hybrid World

31:23 Kemp Solutions: Leadership Training and Keynotes

33:46 Raymond’s Leadership Mantra

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