This session is Part 2 of Jenny Durden’s LXB/AGX Level II leadership course—a blend of military-rooted instruction, personal storytelling, humor, and candid philosophy. Jenny continues building on foundational leadership concepts introduced in Part 1, focusing on beliefs, values, norms, and the core traits leaders must embody.
She teaches through a mix of slides, anecdotes from military service, reflections on morality and ethics, and examples of historical figures who exemplify courage, candor, competence, and commitment. The tone is intentionally informal, irreverent, and deeply human—reinforcing her point that leadership isn’t about polish, but about presence, honesty, and responsibility.
In this episode, she takes time to discuss LtGen. Benjamin O Davis Sr, Thomas Mooney, Gen. George S Patton, and Gen. Jimmy Doolittle and some of the values they demonstrated.