In this episode of "The Unseen Journey" podcast, our hosts have a discussion with guest Connie McNabb, a former senior military officer and veterinarian. The conversation explores Connie's experiences in military and corporate settings, emphasizing the challenges of female leadership in male-dominated environments. Listen in as they get into moral and ethical considerations in leadership, touching on mental health challenges during the transition from active duty to civilian life. The episode underscores the importance of integrity and mental health support.

Key Points:

Diverse Backgrounds:

- Connie’s career spans both military service and corporate roles, showcasing her ability to lead in various environments.

Leadership Challenges:

- Exploring Connie's experiences as one of the few female leaders in senior military positions and the unique challenges she faced.

Ethical Decision-Making:

- The  importance of maintaining integrity and moral values in leadership roles, drawing parallels between military and civilian contexts.

Moral Injury and Suicide Prevention:

- The conversation touches on the concept of moral injury in the military and its potential connection to mental health issues, including the high suicide rates among veterans.

Individual Performance:

- Emphasis is placed on evaluating leaders based on their performance rather than gender, highlighting the need for effective and ethical leadership.

Leadership Challenges:

- The effective and ineffective leaders in the military, emphasizing the importance of maintaining moral values and integrity in leadership roles.

Ethical Decision-Making:

- Connie shares her experiences of standing her ground and ensuring her moral values were not compromised, highlighting the need for ethical decision-making in military leadership.

Mental Health Dynamics:

- The unique mental health challenges faced by individuals transitioning from active duty to civilian life, particularly those who have experienced trauma or served in combat zones.

Military and Civilian Perspectives:

- The dynamics of military and civilian life, emphasizing the difficulty of transitioning from a war zone to family life and the importance of mental health support during this process.

Quotable Moments:

I'm doing the right things. I'm not compromising my morals, my values, my integrity." - Guy @ 34:47 (Emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one's moral principles in a leadership role. )