Commander's Intent
Derek OaksCommander's Intent with Derek Oaks
When the pressure’s on, can you make the call? Commander's Intent helps leaders at every level make confident, timely decisions that drive real results. Hosted by Colonel (Ret.) Derek Oaks, former Air Force fighter pilot and leadership mentor, this podcast blends stories from combat and business to teach you how to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. Learn t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersManagementBusiness | |||
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What separates great leaders from everyone else isn’t just experience—it’s how they think and act when the pressure is on.
In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with Madeline Hart of Palantir to unpack how elite organizations ... more
What does it really take to step into a CEO role and lead when the stakes are high, and the answers aren’t clear?
In this episode, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mike Benitez, current CEO of Purple Rhombus, shares powerful insights from his first six weeks leadin... more
What if the biggest thing holding you back… is thinking “that’s not my job”?
In this episode, we dive into the real difference between leaders and employees—and why growth happens when you step beyond your role, not stay inside it.
Learn how great ... more
In this episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot Derek Oaks explores how the Golden Rule—treating others the way you want to be treated—creates stronger leaders and more powerful teams.
Derek explains why this timel... more
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Apple Podcasts | #239 |  United Kingdom/Business/Careers |
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What is Commander's Intent about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across episodes, leadership decision-making, risk management, and mission-focused execution are the recurring throughlines. The conversations center on how leaders can plan effectively, balance courage with calculated risk, and maintain clarity under pressure—whether in military contexts like air operations and rescue missions or in corporate settings such as team alignment, productivity, and strategic resource decisions. Anecdotes from combat pilots and high-stakes operations are used to illustrate practical frameworks (like planning discipline, decision cycles, and debriefing) that listeners can apply to their own teams and organizations. The show often emphasizes empathy, vision, and communication as critical levers for performance and m... more
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Commander's Intent launched 6 months ago and published 26 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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