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Leadership
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Others Over Self
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Mental Health
Leadership Development
Burnout
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How come some people are always winning? Like they're just running downhill, loving life, while others of us are over here thinking, "if I take a break, everything will break." Are you delivering results from a constant state of urgency? And are you tired of feeling like you're the only one who actually cares about doing exceptional work? The Problem Most Leadership Advice Won't Solve: You're not ... more

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Episode 53: "What Strong Looks Like After the Hard Stuff"

Strong is not the absence of hard stuff. It is what you build on the other side of it. This episode shows you what that looks like in practice.

The leaders who perform at the highest level h... more

FISDAP Study Guide: Paramedic Exam Prep Answers (Bonus Episode)

What you're getting: This episode is a straight resource drop. We're going audio on the Fisdap Medical Study Guide—all the questions, all the answers, organized by medical topic so you ... more

Episode 52: "The Eight Relationships Every Ambitious Leader Needs"

Hook: What if the people around you are the real difference between a career that's fine and a career that's legendary? Not your resume. Not your wins. The people who see your potent... more

Episode 51 - Kevin Barnhill: "When You've Gone Over the Edge (And How to Come Back)"

You know exactly what you're doing—cutting people off mid-sentence, getting short, getting harsh—and you can't seem to stop. The people closest to you have noticed ... more

Episode 50: "Why Women Veterans Keep Getting Misread: What 242 Just Told Us"

You show up. You read the room. You fill what needs filling before anyone asks. And somehow you still leave feeling like nobody quite got you. That is not a character flaw.... more

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Episode 49: "When Opposite People Become Your Greatest Asset"

You know that person at work who makes decisions the opposite way you do? Who needs things from people that you don't want to give? What if the problem isn't them at all—what if you actua... more

Episode 48: "Building a Category Instead of Writing a Book: The Strategic Decisions That Shape It"

The Book: The Wilderness and the Wildflower: Naming the Language of Women Veterans

You're building something that matters. But you're torn between se... more

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Episode 47 — Adam Castillo: "Double Middle Fingers and a Homecoming"

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You gave everything to a country that claimed to want you back. So what do you do when it doesn't make room for you? You build somethi... more

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Vicky Rowinski
A leader in transforming Macomb County into a defense and aerospace hub
Detroit Regional Defense Coalition
Episode: How to Win Government Contracts Through Collaborative Excellence
Carrie Mead
Garrison Manager at Detroit Arsenal, one of only seven civilians to hold a position typically reserved for a Colonel.
U.S. Army Detroit Arsenal
Episode: How to Lead 8,000 People Without Becoming the Bottleneck (Lessons from Detroit Arsenal's Carrie Mead)
John Gutierrez
Marine Corps officer with 28 years managing billion-dollar defense programs.
Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation
Episode: How to Build a Defense Career Without Starting from Scratch
Nancy Dakin
Retired Colonel and co-host of the episode.
Episode: How to Build a Defense Career Without Starting from Scratch
Doug Slocum
Author of Violent Positivity
Episode: Why High Achievers Can't See the Resources Right in Front of Them
Crystal Bronicant
Leader who has made significant contributions to her community
Episode: Ambition Alignment: When Personal Drive Meets Organizational Reality
Doug Odie Slocum
Retired Brigadier General, author of Violent Positivity
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Episode: Violent Positivity: Doing Extraordinary Things with What You Have Right Now
Laverne Santangelo
Retired Army Major and therapist specializing in grief and career transition.
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Episode: From Constant Urgency to Strategic Calm: A CEO's Transformation
Andy Matthews
Professional golfer turned entrepreneur
Episode: Are You the Only One Who Actually Cares? (Welcome to Hardcore and At Ease)

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How to Lead 8,000 People Without Becoming the Bottleneck (Lessons from Detroit Arsenal's Carrie Mead)
Q: What aspects of your role have required intense focus, especially regarding relationships between military and civilian communities?
Carrie mentioned that during her tenure, especially at the onset of the pandemic, she emphasized clear communication and awareness of who else needs to know about important developments.
How to Lead 8,000 People Without Becoming the Bottleneck (Lessons from Detroit Arsenal's Carrie Mead)
Q: What first drew you to a career that supported our nation's defense structure?
Carrie shared that she unexpectedly ended up in the defense industry after marrying a soldier and beginning her journey working with youth and families in service roles.
How to Build a Defense Career Without Starting from Scratch
Q: What advice would you give to younger people who are maybe not thinking about joining the service?
The military is the greatest meritocracy, where everyone starts at an equal level playing field.
Violent Positivity: Doing Extraordinary Things with What You Have Right Now
Q: What is the importance of a leader knowing their personal values before impacting an organization?
A leader needs a vision and shared values to drive people towards goals, which helps in creating a consistent environment.
Are You the Only One Who Actually Cares? (Welcome to Hardcore and At Ease)
Q: What shifts occur when you move from Self Over Others to Others Over Self?
Three things would happen: your intensity becomes magnetic, people bring you solutions instead of problems, and excellence becomes a shared value.

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This show centers on leadership for ambitious, high-performing professionals who want to sustain excellence without burning out. Conversations blend timeless leadership principles with practical, modern challenges—from orchestrating large teams and cross-sector collaboration to managing personal energy, mental health, and ethical integrity. Frequent guests come from defense, military, public sector, and business, sharing frameworks, real-world stories, and actionable insights that help listeners align ambition with values, build resilient teams, and multiply impact. The format tends to emphasize authentic leadership, collaboration, and performance under pressure, often anchored by the host's military intelligence background and focus on tur... more

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