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DeDe is described by Dr. Brené Brown as one of her “leadership heroes and a total badass” in the New York Times’ bestseller Dare to Lead, U.S. Air Force retired Colonel, DeDe Halfhill, brings her real-world perspective on leadership based on her 25-year accomplished career. We discuss her leadership philosophy on understanding the role emotion plays into how we show up as leaders. In her words: “Gaining a granular understanding of our inner emotional world helps give us control over how we show up as leaders. Gaining comfort with the language of emotion helps us help others with the same process. Vulnerability, shame, empathy, and courage ... lets dig in!

Rates of stress and anxiety are increasing and it’s estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives. HEROBITES is my bi-weekly podcast clip for your mid-week motivation jump-start to get you fired up. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 13 of the podcast with Col (ret) DeDe Halfhill

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Her Youtube! Kia's Calling: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJcdRyuCQNlfYaYdGhOGOQ

Her TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8JUG6C3/

TSgt Christensen is a Military Training Leader in the United States Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB, Texas. Takiah goes into the 5 things she wished she knew before taking on this unique job.  She's also really funny on Tik Tok with all the military memes and videos she creates! She's a positive ball of energy and always makes those around her better, and I have been blessed to work with her back at Luke AFB in 2015 where she helped turn our challenging workplace around for the better.  Opinions are that of Josh White and Takiah Christensen and not nessesarily the USAF or the DoD. This podcast and her TikTok are not sponsored by the USAF and is a personal hobby.

I spend time with author Vitale Buford discussing her life and one of my favorite books EVER...Addicted To Perfect. This brutally open and honest memoir shows the dangers of chasing perfection and Vitale covers many strategies she's learned to kick a ten year addiction, toxic relationships, and an eating disorder. She is now living her best life! Tune in to find out how!  

more on Vitale:  "I’m an agent of transformation and lasting change. It’s taken me years to reach this place in life and it’s my mission to help others get where they want to be much, much faster. Aside from a professional coaching certification through iPEC (Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching) and 10+ years of corporate coaching, I’ve developed a superpower for helping stuck individuals and companies take action through learning one necessary, fundamental truth – They’re worth it. I’ve infused my professional education with my personal experience of overcoming a 10-year addiction and an eating disorder to create a unique coaching system. No two people are the same and neither are their blueprints. Each person receives a customized plan as individual as they are – based on a combination of education, experience, and intuition.  I believe in high-fives, homework, and celebrations, and my favorite thing in the world is getting lost with my son and feeling like a kid again."

About John Wayne Troxell

Before his retirement in December 2019, Troxell was selected as SEAC #3, the highest enlisted rank of all branches. He was the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of Defense for four years on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force and joint development for enlisted personnel. Troxell enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1982.

Source: From Beyond The Uniform Podcast

check Troxell's page out here!

https://www.pmehard.com

In his own words:

I spent over 37 years in the Army which culminated in the senior enlisted role in the Department. I was responsible for gauging the pulse of the entire enlisted force. It was a phenomenal role and I deeply enjoyed.

The greatest competitive advantage our military has is in our people. No country trains, educates, and empowers its people to the extent that the United States does. That means that when people leave the military, they are highly qualified to succeed in almost any role.

Source: From Beyond The Uniform Podcast

(Episode recorded on 22 Aug 2021 - opinions are that of John Wayne Troxell and Josh White - HeroFront is not sponsored by the DoD or its affiliates)

SSgt Zachary Miller fills us in on his journey to creating the biggest non-affiliated Air Force social media page ever, the Air Force Wingman Outreach page on Facebook.com A place to be there for each other when we needed it the most.

Todd Simmons is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Courageous Leadership Alliance. Todd has an international reputation in the field of education and leadership development.  Todd served over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force.  His final position in the Air Force was Command Chief for Air University where he led the professional development and education for 50,000 resident and 120,000 non-resident Air Force affiliated students each year.

Todd is on a mission to create a coalition of change agents to build healthy organizational cultures with courageous leaders.  He is the author of Why Not Me (Born to Fail- Destained To Succeed) and 30 Days of Courageous Leadership.  He is a sought after coach, business consultant, and speaker for many national and international clients.

Rates of stress and anxiety are increasing and it’s estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives. HeroFront Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mid-week motivation jump-start to get you fired up. Every other week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. 

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