Nov 27 2022 33 mins
059: Dave Hicks | Founder and CEO of Operation Sacred Promise | Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General | Aviation Pilot | Managing Director at Victory Strategies
Dave Hicks is a retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General and serves as the Founder and CEO of Operation Sacred Promise. When he’s not on the road, he’s sharing his many lessons from the tip of the spear and a lengthy military career.
Dave is dedicated to helping the next generation of leaders with sharing leadership techniques and lessons learned through his lengthy career as a pilot, leader and now an advocate for several non-profit organizations.
Dave’s top three tips for a successful life:
1. Smile and laugh...a lot.
2. Exercise...even if it hurts.
3. You will make mistakes, it's what you do after making them that will define who you are in life...never stop learning.
Causes important to Dave:
Operation Sacred Promise: www.opsacredpromise.org
About: To stand shoulder to shoulder with our Afghan Air Force and Special Mission Wing warriors and their families by supporting their safe evacuation from Afghanistan and helping them build new, productive lives in the United States.
Team 5: www.team-5.org
About: Advanced Medical Care to the most overlooked, austere and remote locations. Vegas Born, Veteran Founded, Volunteer powered SOF 501c3 Non-Profit.
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