In this episode, retired Brigadier General Thomas V. Draude, also known to Loree as 'Dad,' joins the show to share his valuable insights from decades of leadership experience in the Marine Corps. When he served as the Assistant Division Commander of the 1st Marine Division during the first Gulf war, his Marines gave him the call sign 'Sage' because they so valued his advice and guidance. His 34 years of service included three tours in Vietnam, which doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of the extent of Draude's accomplishments, and the leadership legacy he created during his career. One of the keys to Draude's leadership success regards the importance of praise to your team; a single word from a leader can make or break a person's day. He also focuses on demonstrating to your team that you truly care in a way that humanizes: "You can pretend to care, but you cannot pretend to be there." Tune in to hear impactful insight from a true leadership expert, not only in the military but also highly acclaimed for his incredible leadership roles in the civilian world. "I don't care what you know, as long as I know that you care." - Brigadier General Thomas V. Draude, USMC (ret)