Leadosophy Interviews LT Jessica Shafer of the United States Coast Guard
Leadosophy interviews LT Jessica Shafer, Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, WA.\n\nIn part one of this two-part interview, Jess discusses how her college experiences and general life experiences shaped her views on leadership. Jess discusses the followership and leadership impacts of her cultural anthropology background, her time living in London and working in London at the Queen's art gallery, her time traveling abroad in Europe, and her experiences rowing crew for Purdue University. \n\nShe also discusses the importance of followership and how we tend to undervalue followership in favor of overvaluing leadership. She provides keen insight into the world of Coast Guard search and rescue and the planning, training, and command and control functions that are so important to mission execution.\n\nIn this interview, Jess's views, ideas, and opinions on life and leadership are her own and are not supported nor endorsed by the U.S. Coast Guard. \n\nA ton of leadership nuggets here: Check it out!