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Leading With Vulnerability


    • Feb 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Using Technology to END Soldier Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 38:40


    The Objective Zero Foundation contributes to local, state, and national efforts that prevent suicide. We accomplish this by enhancing social connectedness and access to suicide prevention resources. A mission-driven tech start-up, Objective Zero seeks to connect service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers to suicide prevention support and resources. https://www.objectivezero.org/

    Special Forces Officer Pat Marques - Being a Green Beret - SF Selection - Military Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 64:09


    Pat shares his story about being in the conventional Army and making the leap to Special Forces. Pat has a great story and perspective. I hope you all enjoy it.

    From Harvard to the Infantry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 57:04


    Chris followed the unconventional path to the Army, and you can too.

    Time vs Money | What's more important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 18:40


    2023 is here. Today we'll discuss what's more important your time or your money?

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    CLEARED HOT | Apache pilot Brian Slade

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 54:24


    Links For Brian Cleared Hot https://www.amazon.com/Cleared-Hot-Leadership-Afghanistan-Prepared/dp/1544533764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EMH3QCROA25Q&keywords=cleared+hot&qid=1670821611&sprefix=cleared+hot%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1 Insta https://www.instagram.com/brian.slade_/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clearedhot/ About Brian Brian Slade is a Combat Rescue Helicopter Evaluator Pilot in the United States Air Force with 25 years of military service. He is also a real estate professional and recently minted author. His debut book Cleared Hot is a compelling, non-fiction account of what it takes to face your fears and overcome potential PTSD. When it comes to war and life, there are a lot of things that can happen. And while you can't always control what happens to you, you can control how you react to it. With wit and humor, he recounts his experiences in the military and how he overcame the challenges he faced both during and after his service. His story is inspirational and educational, and it's sure to help anyone dealing with PTSD or any other kind of trauma. Link for Patreon to donate to live stream event. https://www.patreon.com/leadingwithvulnerability

    Laughter and Leadership | guest Tony Marinello

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 59:37


    ****About Tony, from his LinkedIN****My passion is to create influence and purpose in people. I bring 12+ years of Leadership experience ranging from Military Special Operations to Amazon Fulfillment and Leadership Development. I am a published author and speaker in the leadership profession. I am consistently able to deliver results through teaching, coaching, and listening. I yield an unmatching level of ownership and empathy from the individual and collective levels by providing detailed analysis designed for the strategic long-term. I thrive in ever-changing and complex environments by developing a team's resiliency, adaptability, and interpersonal skill.

    Call of Duty legend ValhallaCowboy shares his story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 36:18


    Introduceing the ValhallaCowboy. The greatest Viking Cowboy of his generation. Let's help the Cowboy with his mission to raise money for Veteran mental health and mental health awareness. Follow and connect with him using the below links. https://www.twitch.tv/valhallacowboy https://www.tiktok.com/@valhallacowboy?lang=en https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCAVMXoGXjFQMqy3MOarVrMA

    Hunting the Good Stuff | Service, combat, and the healing power of the outdoors. 75th Ranger Nick Neuert shares his story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 54:31


    Nick had a distinguished career in the 75th Ranger Regiment and continues serving with Darby Warrior Support in Arkansas. To learn more about Darby Warrior Support or to support their mission, visit their website. https://darbyswarriorsupport.org/

    Time for a war story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 45:31


    Time for a Veterans Day war story. I'll also talk about the meaning of Veterans Day and some of the unintended consequences of Veterans Day.

    Nick Devlin boldly shares his story. Divorce, PTSD, Suicidal Ideations, Happiness, and Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 62:18


    ** From Nick's website | Linked below** I am a transformational life coach, entrepreneur, father and former US Army Ranger. My mission is to empower you to live your life as an adventure - with peace, passion and intention. I do this by helping you embrace uncertainty and envision the life you want to live (your adventure). I guide you through first steps and hold you accountable for taking action. In addition to coaching sessions by phone and in person, I take you out in the wilderness for "adventure coaching sessions" to get you out of your head and into your heart. I listen, reflect, and support you to grow. I celebrate your successes and push you to be brave, go farther, and we do it together. ​Throughout this bold and adventurous life, I have won and lost. I have played with the fear of the deep unknown. I have tasted the sweet victory resulting from dedicated effort and hard work. I have felt the pain of trying to control things beyond my control. As a recovering “control addict” and former corporate employee (asleep at the wheel of my life), I have felt the struggle of living disconnectedly – void of true purpose – a vassal to the grind and societal expectations. I've been stuck in the preservation zone, playing safe and playing small. I got unstuck when a life coach, and friend, asked me one pivotal question. It was the question that cut deep and shook me to the core. It shook me awake - wide awake. I grabbed the wheel, and redirected my course towards passion and purpose. I chose to live with intention and explore the possibilities of my most adventurous life. With critical guidance from my coach – I now live my adventure. It's my turn to help you live yours! https://www.nickdevlincoaching.com/

    Leader in the cockpit and in life, Chris "Switch" Roness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 56:06


    Chris has some great advice for aspiring pilots and future leaders. Great listen.

    Life lessons from a helicopter and airline pilot. "No fast hands in the cockpit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 41:13


    Who is Paul? "...To Find and Feed the spark in us, so that together we can each Lead our own Legacy." Experienced Leader skilled in Intelligence, Readiness, Operational Planning, Tactics, and C4ISR. USAF Academy Graduate with a BS in Engineering Mechanics. Strong program and project management professional. MBA from Trident University. Experienced Problem Solver accustomed to making high stakes decisions with strategic impact under tremendous pressure.

    Marine, Police Officer, Student, Entrepreneur, Jon Cobb Homeless to Harvard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 62:59


    Jon Cobb is an executive coach and business transformation leader. Since leaving Deloitte Consulting and founding The Tempest Group, he has managed global transformations, M&A integrations, and startup scaling efforts for some of the most-admired companies in the world. Jon holds an MBA from Vanderbilt and an MPA from Harvard. He is also PMP certified.

    Elle Rueger sent socks to soldiers. Inspiring her to start a business, a sock business.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 33:14


    In 2010 I sent socks in care packages to a friend deployed to Afghanistan - and that set off a chain of events that I never could have imagined! The socks were a hit, and the idea of SOLEDIER SOCKS was born. An entrepreneurial spirit, patriotic heart, and desire to give back were the perfect recipe to take that leap of faith and start my own company! Now, we create the most comfortable & durable socks possible, supporting our U.S. Military community with every purchase - making sure dealing with a blister is the last thing a deployed service member should be worrying about!

    Marine Officer to Project Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 59:01


    Former Marine Officer Josh Atkinson shares his story about service and life

    Treat every day like it is September 12, 2001.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 29:48


    My 9/11 story and why September 12, 2001, is such an important date to me.

    10 reasons why military service is still a great option.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 31:29


    I am often asked, " why should I join the military?" There are many reasons, but here are 10 of my favorites.

    Navigating the Veterans Affairs Jungle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 35:37


    Submitting a VA claim can be overwhelming. Listen while I share my lesson learned in VA submission jungle navigation.

    6 months into military retirement. What we have learned.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 43:15


    Kate and I share lessons learned six months into our military retirement journey.

    Dr. Gary Knouf shares his experiences in Vietnam and life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 49:28


    Dr. Knouf is an inspirational and motivational author and speaker, coach and counselor. He has spoken publicly over 12,000 times for corporations, training events, television and radio, schools, colleges, professional seminars, business meetings and religious organizations. He holds a PhD. in Psychology and has been past President and CEO of successful corporations over the last 35 years. He is considered an expert in human motivation as well as an interesting and captivating speaker. He has been called "the eternal optimist" by some of his associates. His love of people and his desire to help people reach there maximum potential in life is his driving mission and message.

    I should have been a Cowboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 41:35


    Cowboys and the military have more in common than you think. Louis Sanders is a true-blooded America Cowboy. He works hard to put a quality piece of meat on your dinner plate. Sadly many people in the government are making the Cowboy way of life more difficult than it should be. Listen to Louis as he shares some Cowboy stories and a little poetry.

    Please stop killing yourselves. LWV podcast season one finale.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 15:55


    The conclusion of season one of the LWV podcast. A look back on season one and revisit why I started doing the podcast.

    David White, from wounded in Afghanistan to an Executive MBA at Ohio State University

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 57:07


    David was wounded by enemy fire a few years ago in Afghanistan. Despite his best efforts, he could not fully recover from his wounds forcing early medical retirement from the Army. David initially struggled during his military transition, but David has found success because of determination and mentorship.

    Life After Service, Education in Action, The Power of the MBA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 46:32


    Raye is back for round three!!

    Raye Perez final words as a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 21:27


    Everyone asks where they can find Raye's remarks from his retirement ceremony. Here you go. I hope you all enjoy listening.

    20-years with the 75th Ranger Regiment. A Ranger says goodbye.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 37:46


    Josh Jacobs spent 20-years leading from the front while assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment. Listen while he says his final goodbye to the US Army and the 75th.

    Finding value in what you have accomplished.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 47:23


    Military, college, MBA, construction works, ranching, or high school, It does not matter what you have done in your past. What matters is how you articulate and translate the skills and lessons from your past endeavors into your new life or occupation. In this episode of the podcast, Kyle Cicora share's how lifelong learning and a willingness to ask questions and try new things can help you translate value from past experiences.

    What is your definition of vulnerability?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 39:28


    What is your definition of vulnerability? Weakness? Owning your truest self? Getting comfortable being uncomfortable? Admitting you may not have all of the answers? I ask the question to all of my guests. What is your definition of vulnerability? I love the varying answers I get, and no answer is a wrong answer. I picked 13 guests from past episodes and shared their definitions in this one episode. Guests like Don Barden, Raye Perez, Jennifer Hartung, Ali Villanueva, and nine others. It is interesting to hear their definitions in succession. I hope you enjoy it.

    Becoming an Army Officer. Justin Lane shares his story and advice about joining the Officer ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 51:39


    Army Captain Justin Lane shares his story about commissioning as an Army Officer through ROTC. Justin has served in the 75th Ranger Regiment on two occasions. Justin also has a lot of experience in the conventional Army. Justin shares some of his stories about the Army, and as a husband and father. This is a great episode for anyone in leadership or curious about serving in the Army as an officer.

    Do you need LinkedIn? Yes and no, I'll explain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 44:25


    A few questions I am often asked about LinkedIn. Do I need a LinkedIn? Will LinkedIn help me find a job? How do establish my LinkedIn? Simple questions to ask, but not simple questions to answer. I'll do my best to break down LinkedIn so you can make a more informed decision.

    How to have successful life and military transitions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 53:21


    Life is full of transition. The transition from middle school to high school. Transition from single to married. Transition from no kids to a house full of kids. Transition from the military to civilian. Transition is everywhere, and how do we ensure the transition is successful? Today on the podcast I will share my tip and lessons learned for a successful transition in any phase of life.

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    Once a Ranger | A final goodbye to the 75th Ranger Regiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 42:41


    Josh Jacobs and my remarks at my retirement ceremony. The words spoken here transcend the ceremony and are a tribute to all Rangers and their families, past, present, and future.

    It's Time for a More Elite Transition. Ranger For Life CEO Tony Mayne shares his story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 66:22


    Tony Mayne is dedicated to the men and women defending the nation. His purpose is to optimize the personal and professional development of individuals and teams to build principled communities in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Experienced in change management, Tony applies biblical business principles from the strategic planning process through project management completion.

    What do sports and the military have in common and what NFL player would your take to war with you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 84:47


    Josh Jacobs and I have some fun talking sports, breaking down the Super Bowl, and having a friendly bet among friends.

    Mechanized, Air Assault, Paratrooper, and 75th Ranger Infantry. Dan Damschen has done it all.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 41:55


    Dan Damschen shares his story about his time in the military and life. The ups, the downs, and the lessons learned. He is a servant leader, and I am proud to call him a friend.

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    What is it like to be a military child? Jaxon Barnett shares his side of the story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 35:05


    Jaxon shares about his role as a military child and being the oldest brother.

    Brian Marx shares his story about deciding to join the Army at 40 years old.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 40:28


    Brian Marx is one of the best people I know. He is hardworking, reliable, strong, intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated—basically, everything you want in a 75th Ranger leader. If I have my pick of all the Ranger communicators I have had the privilege to work with over the years, Brian is my number one pick.

    Gratitude, Reflection, Preparation | Ready For 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 28:46


    In episode 27 of the LWV podcast, I will wrap up 2021 and discuss how to prepare for 2022.

    What Makes a Great Leader | My top five leader traits

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 29:44


    In my 20 years in US Army Special Operations, I have worked with great leaders from many Special Operations Forces. They all had the five traits I will discuss in today's episode.

    Learn CPR! Parents take the time to get CPR training, listen to our story and find out why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 36:10


    A few months back, our daughter suffered a severe seizure. The result was me giving her CPR. Listen to our story to find out why.

    Walking away from the 75th Ranger Regiment to pursue an Emory University MBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 44:34


    Matt is a great leader, and he comes from a line of great leaders in his family. Matt shares his story of service to our nation and about his pursuit of an MBA from Emory University.

    Raising Two Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy | A Mothers Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 38:51


    Another incredible story of perseverance from Kari Merriken. Listen while she tells us about her journey as a mother. This journey includes losing a baby, raising two children with special needs, and her own struggle with mental health.

    Military Spouse | Toughest Job in the Army | All should hear this

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 42:35


    Kari Merriken is one of the most resilient people I have ever met. Part I of her story covers the entire range of emotions. Our Military Spouses are truly amazing.

    Practice Makes Permanent | Dr. Anthony Randall shares his stories about life and leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 55:14


    Dr. Anthony Randall has served for 25 years as a transformational leader and trusted professional. He specializes in moral and ethical leadership and character development, confidential executive coaching (ICF ACC), and keynote speaking. A trusted leadership advisor to senior leaders and teams, he has taught, trained, and coached over 12,000 professionals in their respective marketplace. He has served as a member of elite US Special Operations Units, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division I Athletics, Academia, Corporate America, Law Enforcement, non-profits and religious institutions.

    How I found my purpose. Plus, a story about 45 days in snowy Afghan Valley.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 55:31


    I found my purpose while on the back of a CH-47 helicopter in Iraq and I didn't even know I was looking for it.

    Women In Leadership | Brittany Tucker shares her story from corporate America to entrepreneur.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 31:37


    Brittany is an enthusiastic keynote speaker and coach. She has trained over 250 businesses globally. Her passion is to motivate individuals to live a life true to who they are. As a speaker, she has shared the stage with names like Dominique Wilkins, David Goggins, Jesse Itzler, and Dave Sanderson (survivor of "Miracle on the Hudson"). A few past corporate training clients include notable companies like Susan G. Komen, Georgia Chamber, and Southern Company. Brittany recently earned a Certification in Entrepreneurship from HBX Harvard business school and was named a 40 under 40 class at Georgia Southern University. Go to the website to learn more BrighterWithBritt.com. If you would like to know more about Leading With Vulnerability and to support the show, head to our website, leadingwithvulnerability.net

    The life of an Army Medic. Zach Conaway, 75th Ranger Medic, shares his story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 41:39


    Medic. That word will always hold a special place in my heart. I have had a medic at my hip for most of the last ten years in uniform. I did not go anywhere without my medic. I can hear myself now. Doc! Where's Doc?! Get Doc up here! Have you seen Doc? On the podcast today, I once again have a medic on my hip, which brings a smile to my face. Zach Conaway is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. Be careful if you ask for his opinion Zach will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. His candidness is one of the qualities that make him a great medic. Zach has been a medic for all of his military career and is a good one. Medics are special people. They train their whole career honing medical skills they hope never to use. Nothing grabs the attention of people like hearing the call “get the medic up here, now.” Zach and his medic brethren are the best at what they do, and I would trust them with the life of my wife and kids. I am proud to call Zach “Doc” Conaway a friend

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    How to be a better leader at home and work. R.D. Saunders of the John Maxwell team shares his story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 34:15


    Saunders worked in local churches for 22 years and an international charity for the last 8. R.D. is now the Director of Advancement for Dr. John C. Maxwell's EQUIP Leadership Foundation. R.D. and I talk about life, leadership, and everything in between in this episode.

    How to manage life and wealth. Jeff Wright, former 75th Ranger turned wealth management expert.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 33:29


    Jeff is an experienced leader with over 10 years of experience in the financial services, defense, and consulting industries. He has a history of success in small team leadership. Jeff is passionate about leadership, teamwork, and helping people achieve their goals-financial and otherwise. On top of all that, Jeff is an amazing person and mentor to transitioning service members. Jeff always finds the time to give back to the military community. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

    Coping with the loss of a son. Gold Star mom, Pat Marek shares her story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 49:36


    Our Gold Star families are national treasures, and Pat Marek is a treasure to my family. Pat is the mother of Matt Commons. Matt was my Ranger buddy, and he gave his life in service to our country on March 4, 2002. Pat and I admittedly stayed distant from each other over the years to not emotionally hurt one another. That has changed with this podcast as we shared laughs and tears while we remembered her son and my friend. I hope you all listen to Pat's story, and if you are struggling with a loss, I encourage you to talk with someone. It really does help.

    Strategy For Life: Behavioral Economist, Business Leader, Speaker, and Professor Don Barden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 55:49


    I am convinced that Don Barden is the most interesting man in the world. Don is a classically trained economist who earned his M.B.A. in Global Technology Management and International Business with an undergraduate B.B.A. in Economics and Finance. He is A.B.D. with doctoral studies in International Finance and Behavioral Economics. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and is fluent in international business affairs. Don is also one of the most generous people I know with both his time and resources. He is a servant leader who sets the example for others to follow, and I am lucky to call him a friend and mentor. There is a special offer embedded in the episode; please listen and share, and I expect to see some of you in my D.M.'s.

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