EEC 159: Robert "Bo" Brabo… from troubled teenager to the White House, and the Leadership journey along the way

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC talks with Robert "Bo" Brabo about his leadership journey and they discuss the following questions: Tell us about your background? What is the different mindset between a military, corporate and white house politician? Why values-based leadership? How do you lead in a zero-defect environment (White House days)? Why is business acumen and leadership so important in people operations? What is the real value of conducting after-action reviews (AARs)? Who is Bo Brabo? Throughout his career, Robert "Bo" Brabo has always focused on the people, helping them tackle their business problems as if they were his own. Since retiring from the US Army as the Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency and Presidential Communications Officer for both Presidents Bush and Obama, Bo has served in several executive positions including most recently Vice President of Human Resources at the National Spine & Pain Centers and Founder of Hail Media Group. He also previously co-founded a consulting agency that assisted government contractors in HR strategies and contract proposal efforts. Bo received his MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He is a professional speaker and author of the book "From the Battlefield, to the White House, to the Boardroom: Leading Organizations to Values Based Results." Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.