Derek Oaks
Colonel (Ret.) Derek "Woody" Oaks — former A-10 fighter squadron commander and 23rd Fighter Group commander, now a leadership keynote speaker, author, and founder of Decisive Leadership.
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Aug 10, 2026
David BefortHOST
How do you spot that in somebody? What is the difference between one person and another where you can see that, hey, you're the type of person that needs to go run the show?
Derek OaksGUEST
You know, it's interesting because I've thought a lot about what is the difference.
Derek OaksGUEST
Don't ask me what the right paint color is, but when I see it on the wall, I'm like, that looks good.
24 MINS LATER
David BefortHOST
But your book coming out titled Velocity, when is that coming out? Tell us a little bit about what it's about and then really who's the audience for it?