The People Playbook - Col. Edward Irick with the U.S. Air Force (3-21-26)

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Leadership is not defined by what you say—it’s proven by the decisions you make when it matters most.

In this episode of The People Playbook with Coach Cora, Coach Cora is joined by Col Edward Irick, Deputy Commander of the Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing, to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose, trust, and care in high-stakes environments.

Drawing on 27 years of leadership experience, Col Irick shares how trust is built—or broken—through decisions under pressure, and why leaders often misunderstand the balance between caring for people and holding high standards. The conversation highlights how purposeful leadership shows up in real time and what it takes to rebuild credibility with teams that are tired or skeptical.

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