Leading With Vulnerability

David was born in New York and raised in New Jersey. He joined the Army months before 9/11 and, like many of us, watched the terrible events of that day unfold in the barracks on Hunter Army Airfield. David deployed five times during his Army career, and when he transitioned out, he continued to set the example for others to follow. David completed his undergraduate studies and continued to law sc...

This week Ali shares part II of his story. From the 75th Ranger Regiment to the NFL.

Ali is an excellent example of what can be accomplished with hard work. Ali and I discuss his journey from Spain, West Point, 10th Mountain Division, and finally to the 75th Ranger Regiment in episode number one of two. Ali is just as good a person as he is a Ranger and football player. I hope you all enjoy part one of his story.

Chaplain Alfsen and his wife served the 75th well and always did it with a smile on their faces. It takes a special person to be a Chaplain, and being a Ranger Chaplain is no easy task. Rangers can be a bit rough around the edges and drift away from our faith from time to time. Chaplains are always present during a service member's most challenging moments. How does a Chaplain find the words to co...

Dan comes from a long line of distinguished service members. He grew up as the General's son and lived in more houses on Fort Benning than I have lived in my entire life. Dan is one of the finest military officers I have ever worked for and with. He always finds the good in any situation and brings contagious energy to every environment. If you are around Dan for more than ten minutes and do not l...

Raye Perez is an excellent example of what someone can accomplish with hard work. Raye was the first enlisted member of the 75thRanger Regiment to attend Emory Universities' Executive MBA Program. Raye attended Emory while leading one of the most critical training sections in the organization, the Small Unit Tactic Course (Pre-Ranger). There is one person I would pick to go into battle with and pi...

Tyler Szczecina served his country with distinction, and like many of us, he had to make a decision. Remain in the Army or transition to spending more time with his family, Tyler chose the latter. Tyler had a bright future in the 75th, and we were sorry to see him leave. Tyler has had a successful transition, but it did not come without challenges. The same is true for his journey into the militar...

Kate Barnett, aside from being my wife, is an incredible wife, mother, and teacher. Kate has many great stories and perspectives. Two years into our marriage and just eleven months after having our first son, Kate’s mother passed away. Now with our young son and still newly married, I deployed once again. Being a new wife and mother can be challenging enough but is compounded when you can no longe...

Lee Garcia is a fantastic leader, and his leadership transcends his time in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Lee is a pillar of his community and is constantly seeking ways to give back. Lee shares some stories everyone can learn from, and to top it off, he is an ordained minister. Yes, you read that correctly. Don’t forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe.

Chris Greca is the definition of a servant leader. Chris served in the US Army for 31 years. His stories are exceptional, from the story about how he found out about 9/11, or delivering the news of a son lost too soon to a Gold Star Mother during the early stages of the war in Afghanistan, he has a lot of stories to share. Chris is a husband, father, and grandfather, and he continues to serve toda...

Josh is a man who is no stranger to vulnerability. During his time in Army Special Operations, he deployed numerous times, became a father, and struggled through a difficult divorce. He also experienced the loss of his father while deployed, but he persevered, and always with a positive outlook. Josh is straightforward, and a call it how he's see's it, leader. He is an amazing person and an even b...

Jennifer is one of the most kind-hearted, genuine, funny, and honest women you will ever meet. Jennifer instantly brings laughter and joy when she enters the room. I even learned during the interview that she also served our county and basic training was where she met the love of her life. Please listen and enjoy Jennifer's story, and you might want some tissues nearby.

Leading With Vulnerability What does it mean to lead with vulnerability? I am sure some of you think vulnerability is a weakness, and I am not weak; vulnerability is not for me; I have never been vulnerable; I seek out vulnerability and kill it. If that is your take on the subject, I would say you lie to yourself and others. I know I have been part of the same lie earlier in my life.  Truth b...