Leadership Greater Topeka 2022: TRACY BLOCKER

Photo by: Braden Dimick

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR UP AND COMING LEADERS?

You don’t have to be the smartest, strongest, fastest or wealthiest person in the room. As long as you’re willing

to work harder than everyone else, have integrity and are willing to sacrifice what others won’t, you will succeed.

WHAT SHOULD NEVER BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED?

Freedom or the wisdom of your elders.

YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?

Serving my nation alongside some of the best and brightest soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines.

WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

To visit Norway and see the aurora borealis.

YOUR HERO?

Francis Marion. During service in the Revolutionary War, he led in extremely challenging circumstances. Francis employed irregular warfare methods with a great deal of success. Also, known as the Swamp Fox, he is considered one of the fathers of our modern Special Operations Forces. Francis is an excellent example of successfully adapting and overcoming in a seemingly impossible situation.