AFA’s Doolittle Leadership Center Launches New Podcast: ‘Building Better Leaders’  

Arlington, Va. — The Air & Space Forces Association’s Doolittle Leadership Center (DLC) has announced the launch of “Building Better Leaders,” a podcast featuring candid conversations with leaders from diverse industries, professions, and backgrounds. 

The podcast is designed for anyone interested in strengthening their leadership skills—students, professionals, executives, community influencers, service members, or even parents. Each episode explores real-world lessons and practical strategies for leading effectively, whether on the battlefield, in the boardroom, or within local communities.  

“Our mission at the Doolittle Leadership Center has always been to build better leaders,” said DLC Director Patrick Donley. “This podcast extends that mission by making leadership lessons accessible to everyone. Great leadership isn’t just for those with a title—it’s for anyone who wants to make an impact.” 

Early episodes of “Building Better Leaders” feature Air Force and Space Force leaders discussing topics such as building resilient teams, leading through uncertainty, and balancing accountability with empathy. Guests include Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, who offers lessons from leading 41,000 personnel in global operations, and Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess, Commander of U.S. Space Forces – Space, who draws on 33 years of service to discuss balancing mentorship, authority, duty, and family. 

The podcast supports Doolittle Leadership Center’s ongoing commitment to equip leaders with the resources to grow and succeed throughout their careers.  

New episodes will be released regularly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other major platforms.  

About the Doolittle Leadership Center  

AFA’s Doolittle Leadership Center’s mission is “Building Better Leaders.” In the spirit of AFA’s founding President, Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, the DLC delivers leadership-training courses, workshops, and resources to Air Force, Space Force, industry and community leaders around the world. Using the Lead Develop Care model, the DLC equips leaders from a wide range of backgrounds with a leadership framework to improve organizational, operational, and individual success. The DLC also organizes the “Senior Mentorship for Junior Leaders” workshop series that connects senior military leaders to the next generation of leaders.  

About Air & Space Forces Association   

The Air & Space Forces Association is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 association dedicated to advocating for investment and support for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and for supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. Founded in 1946, AFA is the single largest entity of its kind focused on air and space power. With more than 120,000 members and 200 chapters spread around the world, our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect the enduring heritage of the Air Force and Space Force.