EPISODE · Aug 25, 2022 · 1H 2M
Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett (Ret.) On Leading with Integrity, Humility, and Humor EP 180
from Passion Struck with John R. Miles · host Passion Struck with John R. Miles
After 30 years in the US Navy, retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett has learned a lot about effectively leading at the highest levels. She is insightful in everything that matters most if you want to learn how to lead with integrity, humility, humor, and compassion. Today, Danelle Barrett is a sought-after board director, speaker, and leadership coach. During her time as an Admiral, she served as the director of current operations at US Cyber Command and as the Navy Cyber Security Division Director and deputy chief information officer on the Chief of Naval Operations Staff. In her last role, she led the strategy and execution of enterprise IT improvements, cyber security efforts, and cloud operations for over 700,000 personnel across the globe. She is the author of the new book Rock the Boat: Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader. ► Purchase a Copy of Rock the Boat: https://amzn.to/3Agv71z (Amazon Link) -► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/danelle-barrett-leading-with-integrity/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the Passion Struck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 What Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett and I Discuss: We spend an hour discussing what it takes to have a successful career. …We discuss how to lead when the PRESSURE IS AT ITS HIGHEST and the clock is ticking. Her guidance is precise, and she offers countless sea stories throughout the interview, including poking fun at herself, that illustrate the core pillars of servant leadership. We explore the following topics: Why mentoring mattersHow to manage expectationsThe keys to effective communicationWork-life balanceFinding inspirationOvercoming biasesGuarding your reputation as a leaderHow you learn from jerksand so much more Where to Find Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett * Website: https://www.danellebarrett.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentoringwiththeadmiral/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentoringwiththeadmiral1 * Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentoringwitht2 Show Links * Want to hear more leadership advice about how to handle risks, check out my interview with Admiral James Stavridis: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/ * Do you want to learn how to be a leader with moral courage? Listen to my episode with VADM Sandy Stosz: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/ * Are you interested in learning the keys to personal growth? Listen to my interview with VADM Ted Carter: https://passionstruck.com/the-key-to-personal-growth-ted-carter/ * Have you ever found yourself in turbulent seas? Check out Read Admiral Tim Gallaudet's advice: https://passionstruck.com/tim-gallaudet-leading-in-turbulent-times/ * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/ -- John R. Miles is the CEO, and Founder of PASSION STRUCK®, the first of its kind company, focused on impacting real change by teaching people how to live Intentionally. He is on a mission to help people live a no-regrets life that exalts their victories and lets them know they matter in the world. For over two decades, he built his own career applying his research of passion struck leadership, first becoming a Fortune 50 CIO and then a multi-industry CEO. 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After 30 years in the US Navy, retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett has learned a lot about effectively leading at the highest levels. She is insightful in everything that matters most if you want to learn how to lead with integrity, humility, humor, and compassion. Today, Danelle Barrett is a sought-after board director, speaker, and leadership coach. During her time as an Admiral, she served as the director of current operations at US Cyber Command and as the Navy Cyber Security Division Director and deputy chief information officer on the Chief of Naval Operations Staff. In her last role, she led the strategy and execution of enterprise IT improvements, cyber security efforts, and cloud operations for over 700,000 personnel across the globe. She is the author of the new book Rock the Boat: Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader. ► Purchase a Copy of Rock the Boat: https://amzn.to/3Agv71z (Amazon Link) -► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/danelle-barrett-leading-with-integrity/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the Passion Struck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 What Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett and I Discuss: We spend an hour discussing what it takes to have a successful career. …We discuss how to lead when the PRESSURE IS AT ITS HIGHEST and the clock is ticking. Her guidance is precise, and she offers countless sea stories throughout the interview, including poking fun at herself, that illustrate the core pillars of servant leadership. We explore the following topics: Why mentoring mattersHow to manage expectationsThe keys to effective communicationWork-life balanceFinding inspirationOvercoming biasesGuarding your reputation as a leaderHow you learn from jerksand so much more Where to Find Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett * Website: https://www.danellebarrett.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentoringwiththeadmiral/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentoringwiththeadmiral1 * Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentoringwitht2 Show Links * Want to hear more leadership advice about how to handle risks, check out my interview with Admiral James Stavridis: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/ * Do you want to learn how to be a leader with moral courage? Listen to my episode with VADM Sandy Stosz: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/ * Are you interested in learning the keys to personal growth? Listen to my interview with VADM Ted Carter: https://passionstruck.com/the-key-to-personal-growth-ted-carter/ * Have...
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