The Citadel: Leadership on Demand: Recent Episodes
The Krause Center for Leadership & Ethics
Major General Charlie Lyon, USAF (Ret.), was Romeo Co. Commander in the class of 1981 before serving as one of the original F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots with a career spanning three decades and multiple wars. He discusses second chances, rotating cadet rank, and the brief tenure of Admiral Stockdale as Citadel President.
Cadet Ethan Goswick, Citadel class of 2024 and a senior in Sierra company, shares his experiences meeting with cadets from the Federal and Senior Non-Federal Service academies at The Citadel Honor Conference.
Mr. John LaVerne, Citadel class of 1991, is the founder and owner of the Bulldog Tours. Mr. LaVerne will talk about how walking tours as a cadet translated into a living giving tours to millions of visitors to Charleston. He also discuses sustainable tourism, giving back to his community and The Citadel.
Col Chris "Pepe" Auger heads the Air Force ROTC department at The Citadel and will discuss readiness, the ROTC pipeline, Space Force integration, and scholarship opportunities for cadets seeking a commission in the armed forced after The Citadel.
Dr. Sally Selden, Provost of The Citadel, discusses the rigor of academic and military life that makes the college unique. She touches on the importance of High Impact Practices and current and future goals to strengthen The Citadel on the regional and national stage.
Sullivan Newsome is the Regimental Commander for the academic year of 2023-2024 for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. In this episode, he discusses the professionalism of the Cadre.
Lieutenant Colonel Keith Brace, U.S. Army (retired), discusses serving as a Teach Advise Coach or TAC officer in the barracks. LTC Brace was honored as The Citadel's employee of the year in 2023 and brings extraordinary experience from his career in the Army into his role in training Citadel cadets today.
Colonel Tom Hendricks ’79 recently took over the Cadet Corps Leaders Mentor Program and offers insight from TOPGUN and The Citadel on mentoring cadets.
Colonel Allison Love discusses The Citadel's strategic plan on keeping tuition low as well as training principled leaders through The Citadel's graduate program.
COL Robert Pickering discusses supporting academic success and reinforcing the strength of The Citadel through thoughtful approaches to diversity and inclusion.
Page Tisdale, former Director of The Citadel Career Center, now with The Citadel Foundation, discusses proactive career counseling, panicked senior syndrome, and raising money for the college.
Director of Fine Arts, Tiffany Silverman discusses the new Capers Hall, combat artists in residence, and bringing the whole self to the table as a Principled Leader.
Dr. Brian Jones discusses faculty excellence, keeping cadets awake in class, and exciting development in Cybersecurity and Intelligence at The Citadel.
The Regimental Commander addresses changes in Challenge Week and knob training as well as how the Corps of Cadets is making a full recovery as an institution after the pandemic.
CDT Acker discusses the foundation of the Hollings Society as an evergreen example of Principled Leadership for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.
Cadet 2ndLt Ethan Jackson, Romeo Company Platoon Commander, discusses shortcomings in cadet training, problems with alcohol and off-campus behavior, and where The Citadel should focus efforts to better develop moral character.
Bill Krause ’63 discusses leadership and innovation, worrisome conversations, and the founding of The Krause Center.
Cadet Jack Shubert discusses the structure the honor system, considers accountability vs leniency and details the honor accusation and honor court processes.
Cadet Summers discusses the shock of arriving at The Citadel, how the corp is organized, and the purpose of the cadre.
Anglican Chaplain Rob Sturdy discusses healing in a high pressure environment and the effects of phones and social media on the corp of cadets.
Michne discusses challenges with selecting cadet leadership as well as some of The Citadel's most treasured traditions.
Cadet Kathryn Christmas, regimental commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, speaks of cadet challenges such as the 24-hour cadet schedule and difficulties with implementing real change in the corp.
Sergeant First Class Kenneth Greene discusses his 16 years of experience working with cadets at The Citadel.
Chaplain Meadows tackles cadet brokenness and the role the chaplaincy plays at The Citadel in secular and religious strategies to build up Principled Leaders.
Col Gordon addresses men and women of character, the sophomore shuffle, and the balance of training leaders and allowing them to fail in the process at The Citadel.
SgtMaj Andrew Yagle discusses the challenges of sophomore year, what cadets must demand of themselves, and how TAC officers and NCO balance mentorship with opportunities for learning through failure.