EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 50 MIN
Andre Mackey | Chair of the Specific Environments Panel | NATO
from Disaster Tough Podcast · host The Readiness Lab
Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksBoost the signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!--------------This week on the Disaster Tough Podcast, we’re joined by Andre Mackey, Chair of NATO’s Specific Environments Panel (SPED)—and all-around powerhouse in the world of crisis leadership.Andre is an American based in Turkey, working directly with NATO to address the toughest environments on Earth—think urban warfare, cross-border coordination, and multi-agency response in unstable regions.In this episode, we dive into:NATO’s response to current global flashpoints, including Ukraine and GazaThe role of SPED in preparing for and operating in extreme and urban environmentsReal-world insights on leadership during international emergenciesThe reality of coordinating across cultures, agencies, and bordersWe also want to give a big shoutout to our friends on the Specific Environments Panel (SEP). You know who you are—and we’re grateful for the work you do.Listen now—this episode brings global perspective from someone who's living it.#DisasterTough #NATO #SPED #SEP #UrbanWarfare #EmergencyManagement #CrisisResponse #GlobalSecurity #Ukraine #Gaza #CrisisLeadership #PodcastEpisode--------------Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals:https://www.dobermanemg.com/impulse Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com
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Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksBoost the signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!--------------This week on the Disaster Tough Podcast, we’re joined by Andre Mackey, Chair of NATO’s Specific Environments Panel (SPED)—and all-around powerhouse in the world of crisis leadership.Andre is an American based in Turkey, working directly with NATO to address the toughest environments on Earth—think urban warfare, cross-border coordination, and multi-agency response in unstable regions.In this episode, we dive into:NATO’s response to current global flashpoints, including Ukraine and GazaThe role of SPED in preparing for and operating in extreme and urban environmentsReal-world insights on leadership during international emergenciesThe reality of coordinating across cultures, agencies, and bordersWe also want to give a big shoutout to our friends on the Specific Environments Panel (SEP). You know who you are—and we’re grateful for the work you do.Listen now—this episode brings global perspective from someone who's living it.#DisasterTough #NATO #SPED #SEP #UrbanWarfare #EmergencyManagement #CrisisResponse #GlobalSecurity #Ukraine #Gaza #CrisisLeadership #PodcastEpisode--------------Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals:https://www.dobermanemg.com/impulse Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com
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