Why is it critical that we learn to better connect with our military service members? Our guest today shares first-hand what it means to protect and care for others and why it is so important. Shelly Rood served in the United States Army Reserves for 16 years as an Intelligence Officer and now is a small business owner and ordained minister, advocating for selfless service in action.

Attaining the rank of Captain, Shelly served as an S2, a Company Commander and more, leading covert intelligence briefings and orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000 Soldiers. Her military awards include the Shield of Sparta and the St. Joan D’Arc. A Distinguished Military Graduate from Western Michigan University, Shelly graduated in May 2022 with her M.A. in Ministry Studies at Moody Theological Seminary.

She is the creator of Others Over Self®, a leadership mindset company serving people in positions of influence to make a lasting impact on others. One of the main programs Shelly Rood facilitates is the Warriors With Warriors Program: Connecting Spiritual Warriors with Earthly Warriors.

Through this program, Shelly and her team empower faith leaders to better connect with military persons through enhanced military cultural competency, shared life experiences and deepening interpersonal skills. The impact is profound. In just five minutes, you can make a huge difference in the life of a military service member. Listen to this episode to learn how.

What We Discuss with Shelly Rood in this Episode

• Career turning points
• Becoming a Military Intelligence Officer
• When the door to your dream job closes
• Having a mission first mindset
• The creativity that military service fosters
• Why only 60% of veterans qualify for veteran care
• Mental health issues that our warriors face
• Practical ways we can reduce suicide statistics
• Why “Thank you for your service” is NOT the best way to honor service members
• Dispelling the myth around why people join the military
• PRY first time engagement tips
• The Warriors with Warriors program
• Teaching faith leaders how to support the military better
• What is military cultural competency
• Crisis awareness and crisis intervention
• Finding a way to launch your passion project
• Embracing a leadership mindset

Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/427-serving-our-warriors-better-with-shelly-rood 

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