EP 8 — Thomas Weidley on How a Warrior Ethos Has Guided His Leadership from the Marine Corps to Capewell

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Thomas Weidley, President and CEO of Capewell, a safety, tactical, parachute, and aerial delivery solutions manufacturer. 

They discuss regrounding yourself in order to be a better leader. Tom also describes how supporting national security operations inspires Capewell employees to consistently deliver high-quality, reliable products. 

Topics discussed:

• How a "warrior ethos" has guided Tom's leadership both in the Marine Corp and as CEO of Capewell.
• Lessons from combat that transfer to the corporate landscape.
• Regrounding yourself and getting back to basics to stay connected to your team.
• How supporting national security operations shapes the ethos of Capewell and its employees.
• Challenges to staying innovative in delivering high-quality, reliable systems.
• How Capewell has incorporated AI and other tech in their operations and manufacturing.
• Balancing keeping an innovation mindset with keeping your ideas secure.