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In this episode of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast, Retired Air Force Colonel Dede Halfhill shares her journey of leadership and vulnerability. With 25 years of leadership experience, Dede delves into the importance of addressing shame, the power of empathy, and the impact of sharing personal struggles. She provides insights on how leaders can support mental health issues and offers a message of hope for those currently struggling. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on leadership, empathy, and overcoming personal challenges.
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Key Takeaways
- Leadership is about authenticity and empathy: True leadership goes beyond effectiveness to embrace authenticity and empathy. It is about seeing potential in others and having the courage to develop that potential.
- Emotions and professionalism are not at odds with one another – they are complimentary: Good leaders do not ignore the emotions of those they are leading. They know how to navigate both the command readiness as well as creating space for addressing emotions and mental health.
- Normalize conversations about shame and vulnerability: Shame is a common human experience, and it is important to normalize conversations around shame and vulnerability. By sharing our struggles, we can lessen the hold of shame on us.
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Guest
Dede Halfhill
Keynote Speaker | CoachDede is a retired Air Force Colonel with over 25 years of leadership experience. She has held several key roles, including as an advisor to the Department of Defense’s top leader, commander of Air Force bases in Barksdale and Iraq, and being the chief public affairs officer for the Thunderbirds. She is also a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator.