A trailblazer in female leadership, Lieutenant General (ret) Nadja West is the 44th Army Surgeon General and the former Commanding General of US Army Medical Command. She is the first African American woman 3-star General in the Army\u2019s history, the first African American Army Surgeon General, and currently the highest-ranking woman to ever graduate from West Point. West shares her story of grit, perseverance, strength, and breaking boundaries, even when faced with adversity. Taking audiences on her journey to becoming the Army\u2019s first African American woman 3-star General, she motivates them to overcome challenges with self-belief, bravery, and balance. With more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership, crisis management, and disaster response \u2013 including crafting the DOD medical response to the Ebola crisis \u2013 West speaks expertly on leadership tactics to effectively lead teams through times of uncertainty and crisis.<\/p>\n
“She was magnificent – a true inspiration. Her characterization of leadership and the way in which she shapes that conversation is simple, yet powerful. Members LOVED her. I\u2019d follow her anywhere!” – Apparel Company<\/p>\n
“I thought she did a very good job sharing her experiences and adapting them to be relatable to what our team is going thru personally and professionally. She was genuine, articulate and displayed tremendous poise sharing the traits that make great leaders.” – Media Company<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"