Navigating Leadership & Contracting Success with Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño (Replay)

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Defense Mavericks

Ryan Connell | Tradewinds × CDAO

155 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to Defense Mavericks, the podcast that uncovers the untapped potential of AI within the federal government. Join us as we dive into authentic and disruptive conversations with our nation’s brightest minds, offering a fresh perspective on how to gain an unfair advantage through the adoption of new, emerging technology. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, education, and best practices you need to shorten the learning curve toward government transformation. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/

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Navigating Leadership & Contracting Success with Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño (Replay)

Defense Mavericks

36 minutes 26 seconds

8 months ago

Navigating Leadership & Contracting Success with Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño (Replay)

What if the biggest barrier to innovation in government contracting isn’t bureaucracy–but mindset?

In this replay episode, Ryan Connell sits down with Major General Alice Treviño, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, to discuss how the Air Force is rethinking procurement with digital tools, leadership strategies, and streamlined processes.

With over 32 years of experience, Major General Treviño shares how to lead effectively in acquisitions, delegate strategically, and foster innovation within a structured system.

She highlights why patience, positivity, courage, and curiosity are essential for driving real change in contracting.

From AI-powered procurement to leadership tactics, this episode is packed with insights.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:56) Major General Treviño’s background and journey in contracting

(07:09) How to delegate authority in high-visibility projects

(10:10) The critical role of contracting in mission success

(13:15) A day in the life of a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting

(19:55) Building and scaling tools across the Air Force

(28:56) Advice on change agency for junior members in the Air Force

(35:28) Final thoughts on leadership, positivity, and mentorship

Additional Resources:

👉Follow Ryan Connell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/

👉Learn, acquire, and deliver tech on Tradewinds here: https://www.tradewindai.com/

👉Visit CDAO for updates: https://www.ai.mil/

👉Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MLAqMOVnLWbmB5yZbZ9lC

👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DefenseMavericks

Connect with today’s guests:

💥Follow Major General Alice Treviño on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetrevinoali/

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Defense Mavericks is a podcast that uncovers the untapped potential of AI within the federal government through authentic and disruptive conversations with our nation’s brightest minds.