Adaptability Over IQ | The CEO Skill Everyone's Missing
What happens when a fighter pilot’s discipline collides with Silicon Valley ambition?
In this powerful episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Illana Golan—former F-16 fighter pilot, tech executive, and founder of Leap Academy—to unpack reinvention, adaptability, and fearless leadership. Illana shares her journey from military service to Silicon Valley, the failure that reshaped her identity, and why adaptability is the most critical skill in the age of AI.
This episode explores leadership under pressure, portfolio careers, personal branding, and how to leap into your next…
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