In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Robert Forto interviews Dr. Lisa DeVore, who shares her journey from training a service dog to pursuing a doctorate in strategic leadership. Lisa discusses her experiences living in South Korea, her work with the Space Force, and the challenges she faced during her academic journey, including a significant health scare. She reveals how her service dog, Bailey, inspired her research project on leadership lessons learned from their time together. The conversation also touches on her future aspirations, including community involvement and writing.
Takeaways
- Lisa’s journey to South Korea began with a random job offer.
- The Space Force focuses on defense above the horizon.
- Lisa struggled with physics but excelled in math during her engineering studies.
- She transitioned from a master’s in engineering management to project management.
- Her health scare in 2017 prompted her to pursue a doctorate.
- Lisa chose the DSL program for its practical application.
- Her research project is inspired by her service dog, Bailey.
- Each chapter of her book starts with a story about Bailey.
- She emphasizes the importance of accountability in leadership.
- Lisa aims to contribute to animal rescue efforts in Korea.
Titles
- From Service Dog to Doctorate: A Journey of Leadership
- Leadership Lessons from a Four-Legged Friend
- Navigating Academia: Triumphs and Trials
- The Space Force and Its Role in Modern Defense
Sound Bites
- “I had a little medical scare.”
- “Bailey was a big part of my life.”
- “I know what I’m writing my book on.”
- “I learned my writing style.”
- “I want to continue to write.”
- “I just finished this amazing journey.”
- “I want to contribute to saving more animals.”
- “With God all things are possible.”