What if leadership wasn’t a title—but a test of who you are when everything’s stacked against you? In this deeply personal episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share my own journey of leadership—from the early days at West Point when I was told I didn’t belong, to the hard-won lessons that came from serving with and learning from incredible people in uniform and beyond. You’ll hear stories that reveal what real leadership looks like under pressure—why it’s not about shouting, rank, or...
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What if leadership wasn’t a title—but a test of who you are when everything’s stacked against you? In this deeply personal episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share my own journey of leadership—from the early days at West Point when I was told I didn’t belong, to the hard-won lessons that came from serving with and learning from incredible people in uniform and beyond. You’ll hear stories that reveal what real leadership looks like under pressure—why it’s not about shouting, rank, or...
Let’s Talk About LOVE! – Why LOVE is the Smartest Stress Strategy
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
4 minutes
2 months ago
Let’s Talk About LOVE! – Why LOVE is the Smartest Stress Strategy
LOVE isn’t just a feeling—it’s the smartest stress strategy you’ll ever use. In this first episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I’ll share why LOVE is the starting point for mental toughness, how it protects your energy, and why it changes everything when life gets tough. These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for bouncing back stronger. For this week’s lesson, may this LOVE acronym help you stay at your best: L – Listen...
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
What if leadership wasn’t a title—but a test of who you are when everything’s stacked against you? In this deeply personal episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share my own journey of leadership—from the early days at West Point when I was told I didn’t belong, to the hard-won lessons that came from serving with and learning from incredible people in uniform and beyond. You’ll hear stories that reveal what real leadership looks like under pressure—why it’s not about shouting, rank, or...
