Mar 26, 2026
In this powerful episode of Voices of Courage, we explore what
it truly means to lead with integrity, purpose, and values in a
rapidly changing world.
Host Ken D Foster is joined by retired U.S. Marine Corps
officer Colonel Chris Richie, a distinguished leader with over 30
years of service, global command experience, and a deep commitment
to people-first leadership.
Through real-life stories from combat zones, global leadership
roles, and academic environments like Auburn University, Chris
reveals how humility, service, and authentic connection can
transform teams, organizations, and lives.
Chris brings lived leadership experience forged in high‑stakes
environments where character matters. He has proven leadership
experience across diverse landscapes to include the military,
higher education, and several boards of directors’ positions. His
background is based on leadership experiences forged as a Board of
directors’ officer, a Marine Commander, a change agent in higher
education, and authoring an Amazon best-selling leadership book.
Public speaking became a passion while serving as a Marine Corps
officer; today, he enjoys sharing stories on leadership to inspire
and motivate leaders of every age with lessons from the war-room,
the boardroom, and the classroom.
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