If you want to be a leader, you have to own your career and do it with humility.

Today’s guest is self-proclaimed practitioner-scholar, Tedd Wheeler. With a background in the military and a career in AEC, Tedd uses his incredible skills to mentor and coach the next generation.

Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Tedd’s career, his time in the military, his passion for teaching, and the importance of Individual Development Planning. Tedd goes on to share how he balances his mentees’ expectations before discussing how military principles like MDMP can be used in the civilian sector.

Our guest tells us about some of his favorite books, discusses why he would love to have dinner with his late mom and brother one more time, and shares how he would like to be remembered when he passes away. Finally, he reminds us to have a passion, purpose, and plan in everything we do!

Thanks for listening in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A breakdown of our guest’s career and passion for teaching.

• What a great Individual Development Plan process looks like.

• Examples of what makes for great mentor-mentee relationships.

• The importance of breaking down the steps towards your goals.

• Making use of military principles in the civilian sector.

Quotes:

“If you are not your own best personnel manager, no one will take care of you.” — Tedd Wheeler

“Education is about meeting the students where they are.” — Tedd Wheeler

“You can’t have a learning organization if you don’t have individuals [who] are taking charge of themselves.” — Tedd Wheeler

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Tedd Wheeler on LinkedIn

Tedd Wheeler on Research Gate

Tedd’s Individual Development Plan

MDMP

Troop Leading Procedures

The Fifth Discipline

Mao Tse-Tung on Revolution

On Fire

Leadership Blueprints Podcast

MCFA

MCFA Careers

BJ Kraemer on LinkedIn