What if the smallest act—a quiet gesture, an extra dessert, a kind word—could stay with someone for a lifetime? In this moving episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share a personal story from my cadet days at West Point, when one man’s simple act of kindness helped me survive one of the toughest times of my life. His name was Jorge Chavez, and his quiet care created a ripple that still touches lives today. You’ll also learn the B.E. K.I.N.D. tool to help you lead with compassion and s...
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What if the smallest act—a quiet gesture, an extra dessert, a kind word—could stay with someone for a lifetime? In this moving episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share a personal story from my cadet days at West Point, when one man’s simple act of kindness helped me survive one of the toughest times of my life. His name was Jorge Chavez, and his quiet care created a ripple that still touches lives today. You’ll also learn the B.E. K.I.N.D. tool to help you lead with compassion and s...
Let’s Talk About LEADERSHIP – It’s Not About Power, It’s About Possibility
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
20 minutes
2 weeks ago
Let’s Talk About LEADERSHIP – It’s Not About Power, It’s About Possibility
What if leadership wasn’t a title—but a test of who you are when everything’s stacked against you? In this deeply personal episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share my own journey of leadership—from the early days at West Point when I was told I didn’t belong, to the hard-won lessons that came from serving with and learning from incredible people in uniform and beyond. You’ll hear stories that reveal what real leadership looks like under pressure—why it’s not about shouting, rank, or...
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
What if the smallest act—a quiet gesture, an extra dessert, a kind word—could stay with someone for a lifetime? In this moving episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share a personal story from my cadet days at West Point, when one man’s simple act of kindness helped me survive one of the toughest times of my life. His name was Jorge Chavez, and his quiet care created a ripple that still touches lives today. You’ll also learn the B.E. K.I.N.D. tool to help you lead with compassion and s...