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 VALUES – Building Trust on a Strong Foundation
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
10 minutes
1 month ago
Let’s Talk About VALUES – Building Trust on a Strong Foundation
Why is it that with some people we connect instantly and deeply, and with others we sense something’s off, especially under stress? The answer often comes down to values. In this episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I’ll share why values are the foundation of trust, and how they shape our relationships, our leadership, and our resilience under pressure. You’ll learn how to strengthen your own values, recognize them in others, and create safer environments where people can th...
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...
