Leading With Vulnerability

In my 20 years in US Army Special Operations, I have worked with great leaders from many Special Operations Forces. They all had the five traits I will discuss in today's episode.

A few months back, our daughter suffered a severe seizure. The result was me giving her CPR. Listen to our story to find out why.

Matt is a great leader, and he comes from a line of great leaders in his family. Matt shares his story of service to our nation and about his pursuit of an MBA from Emory University.

Another incredible story of perseverance from Kari Merriken. Listen while she tells us about her journey as a mother. This journey includes losing a baby, raising two children with special needs, and her own struggle with mental health.

Kari Merriken is one of the most resilient people I have ever met. Part I of her story covers the entire range of emotions. Our Military Spouses are truly amazing.

Dr. Anthony Randall has served for 25 years as a transformational leader and trusted professional.  He specializes in moral and ethical leadership and character development, confidential executive coaching (ICF ACC), and keynote speaking. A trusted leadership advisor to senior leaders and teams, he has taught, trained, and coached over 12,000 professionals in their respective marketplace. He has served as a member of elite US Special Operations Units, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division I Athletics, Academia, Corporate America, Law Enforcement, non-profits and religious institutions.

Brittany is an enthusiastic keynote speaker and coach. She has trained over 250 businesses globally. Her passion is to motivate individuals to live a life true to who they are. As a speaker, she has shared the stage with names like Dominique Wilkins, David Goggins, Jesse Itzler, and Dave Sanderson (survivor of "Miracle on the Hudson"). A few past corporate training clients include notable companies like Susan G. Komen, Georgia Chamber, and Southern Company.

Brittany recently earned a Certification in Entrepreneurship from HBX Harvard business school and was named a 40 under 40 class at Georgia Southern University. Go to the website to learn more BrighterWithBritt.com.

If you would like to know more about Leading With Vulnerability and to support the show, head to our website, leadingwithvulnerability.net

Medic. That word will always hold a special place in my heart. I have had a medic at my hip for most of the last ten years in uniform. I did not go anywhere without my medic. I can hear myself now. Doc! Where’s Doc?! Get Doc up here! Have you seen Doc? On the podcast today, I once again have a medic on my hip, which brings a smile to my face.

Zach Conaway is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. Be careful if you ask for his opinion Zach will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. His candidness is one of the qualities that make him a great medic.

Zach has been a medic for all of his military career and is a good one. Medics are special people. They train their whole career honing medical skills they hope never to use. Nothing grabs the attention of people like hearing the call “get the medic up here, now.” Zach and his medic brethren are the best at what they do, and I would trust them with the life of my wife and kids.

I am proud to call Zach “Doc” Conaway a friend

Saunders worked in local churches for 22 years and an international charity for the last 8. R.D. is now the Director of Advancement for Dr. John C. Maxwell's EQUIP Leadership Foundation. R.D. and I talk about life, leadership, and everything in between in this episode.