Navigating Leaders

In this behind-the-scenes episode of the Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess sits down with Marcos Perez, CEO of Harp & Sword Media, to unpack the story behind The Results Tree and tackle a question so many people are asking: Why am I doing everything right and still not getting the results I want?What began as a more than 20-year idea has become a message that is impacting lives today. Gabriel shares how it all came together, why it matters now more than ever, and what it really takes to bring something meaningful to life.This conversation dives into purpose, action, and why so many people feel stuck despite doing “all the right things.” Gabriel unpacks how The Results Tree was designed to cut through the noise, bring clarity, and help you uncover your vision, take aligned action, and use your results as real-time feedback to move forward with confidence.Whether you are building something, feeling stuck, or searching for clarity, this episode will challenge and inspire you. It’s a reminder that your journey matters, your vision is worth pursuing, and it’s never too late to begin again.====================RESOURCES🌎 Website: navigatingleaders.com📖 The Results Tree—A Proven Path to the Life You Really Want: TheResultsTree.com 📖 Harp & Sword Media: harpandswordmedia.com CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess challenges you to dig deep and ask yourself: Are you living the life you really want?Drawing from his new book, The Results Tree, Gabriel explores the powerful concept of results as the clearest indicator of whether your life is aligned with the vision placed on your heart. While goals can fade or shift, results are tangible, they reflect where you’ve invested your time, energy, and focus.Gabriel explains that results act as a mirror, offering honest feedback across key areas of life like faith, family, health, finances, and relationships. Rather than judging yourself, he encourages using results as information, celebrating what aligns with your vision and adjusting what doesn’t. When rooted in vision, supported by clear intention, and driven by committed action, results become a powerful tool for growth and realignment.This episode is an invitation to reflect, extend yourself grace, and continue the journey. Progress doesn’t require perfection, only the courage to evaluate, adjust, and move forward again.====================RESOURCES🌎 Website: navigatingleaders.com👀 Vision Engine: navigatingleaders.com/vision-engine📖 The Results Tree—A Proven Path to the Life You Really Want: TheResultsTree.com CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess challenges a common belief about success: what if quitting isn’t failure, but one of the most important decisions you can make?Drawing from his new book, The Results Tree, Gabriel explores the powerful concept of committed action and why knowing what to quit is just as important as knowing what to pursue.He reframes quitting not as failure, but as a strategic decision to stop doing things that don’t align with your vision, purpose, and calling. When your actions are rooted in a compelling vision and fueled by clear intention, quitting distractions becomes essential for living boldly and taking meaningful action.Using practical examples and relatable analogies, he highlights why perseverance matters, why failure is simply feedback, and why success comes from staying in the arena rather than striving for perfection.The life you want is built through committed action, taken one step at a time, even when the path isn’t clear. ====================QUOTESWinston Churchill: “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”Ed Mylett: “You don't have to believe in your entire journey. Just believe in the next step.”Life shifts from drifting through circumstances to moving forward with purpose and intention.CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

What if the difference between wishing for change and actually creating it came down to one thing: clear intentions?In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess explores the transformative power of having clear intentions.Drawing from his new book, The Results Tree, Gabriel unpacks why this is more than simply setting goals or making resolutions. Clear intention is not a wish, a hope, or a vague desire. It’s a crystal-clear commitment aligned with the vision written on your heart.Gabriel explains that when your intentions become clear, they activate both conscious and subconscious alignment. Decisions become easier, distractions lose their pull, and daily choices begin moving you toward the life you’re called to create.Through practical examples, including the trap of perfectionism and the danger of abandoning progress after small setbacks, Gabriel reminds listeners that clear intentions keep you on course even when you stumble. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about staying committed and getting back on track.When your intentions are crystal clear, your actions follow. And when your actions align with your vision, transformation begins.Life shifts from drifting through circumstances to moving forward with purpose and intention.====================RESOURCES🌎 Website: navigatingleaders.com👀 Vision Engine: navigatingleaders.com/vision-engine📖 The Results Tree—A Proven Path to the Life You Really Want: TheResultsTree.com CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess explores a powerful question: What happens when you lose sight of the vision you were meant to live?Drawing from his new book, The Results Tree, Gabriel unpacks why vision is one of the most powerful forces in personal growth and leadership.Vision is more than a motivational idea. It’s a compass for life. When clearly defined, it becomes a guiding force that shapes decisions, clarifies priorities, and keeps you aligned with the purpose God placed inside you.Gabriel explains that each person carries a unique vision written on their heart. It reflects their gifts, calling, and the impact they are meant to have in the world. But over time, distractions, fear, and limiting beliefs can cloud that vision, causing people to play smaller than they were designed to live.In this episode, Gabriel unpacks how rediscovering your vision can quiet doubt, sharpen focus, and bring greater intention to everyday choices.He also introduces a practical tool called the Vision Engine, available at navigatingleaders.com. This resource helps listeners craft and refine their personal vision through guided questions and AI-powered insights.When your vision becomes clear, your path becomes clearer too. And when you begin living from that vision, life shifts from drifting through circumstances to moving forward with purpose and intention.====================RESOURCES🌎 Website: navigatingleaders.com👀 Vision Engine: navigatingleaders.com/vision-engine📖 The Results Tree—A Proven Path to the Life You Really Want: TheResultsTree.com CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

Do you ever feel like life tries to put you in a box? One career, title, or identity?In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess sits down with longtime friend, Air Force Colonel, entrepreneur, and public servant Erik “EZ” Brine to explore what it means to live a life that refuses to be defined by a single role.Erik’s story is a powerful example of how a person can lead in multiple arenas at once. From military service and local government to launching an aviation-inspired whiskey brand and helping veterans find their voice through music with Operation Encore, Erik has embraced a life built around curiosity, service, and purpose.But the conversation goes deeper than career accomplishments. Erik shares a pivotal moment in his life when he was forced to step away from flying, something that had become central to his identity. That transition forced him to ask a difficult question: If I’m not this role anymore, who am I?Through that experience, Erik discovered a powerful truth: our jobs are not our identity, they’re simply one part of who we are.In this episode, Gabriel and Erik explore:Why your career should never define your identityHow embracing multiple passions can create a richer lifeThe importance of being a “utility player” in life and leadershipWhy relationships and trust are the foundation of leadershipHow hardship builds resilience and empathyThe role of mentorship, and why everyone should both seek it and give itWhy inspiration is the missing ingredient in many leadership modelsEZ also shares a leadership framework he’s developed through years of service: leaders must organize, train, equip, and inspire the people they lead. Leadership isn’t about titles or authority. It’s about building trust, inspiring others, and showing up consistently in the relationships that matter most.RESOURCESWebsite: navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree Erik “EZ” Brine: linkedin.com/in/erikbrineOperation Encore: operationencore.org Winglore Spirits: winglorespirits.com Brackish Experts: brackishexperts.com CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

What does real leadership actually look like?In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, Gabriel Griess explores a powerful truth: Leadership doesn’t begin with influence, authority, or position; it begins inside of you.Drawing inspiration from historical and spiritual leaders such as Gandhi, Christ, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa, Gabriel examines what made their leadership so impactful. Their secret wasn’t power or visibility. It was alignment. Their thoughts, words, and actions were congruent, and that alignment built deep trust and influence that continue to shape the world today.Gabriel challenges listeners to reflect on the difference between modern “headline leadership” and the kind of leadership that flows from integrity, authenticity, and purpose. He explains why trust is foundational to leadership and why it’s impossible to lead people well if our inner life is chaotic or disconnected from our actions.In this episode, Gabriel explores:Why leadership begins with mastering the inner worldHow thoughts shape behavior and influenceThe incredible power and responsibility of our wordsWhy actions ultimately reveal who we really areThe importance of living with alignment and authenticityHow awareness allows us to break free from past patternsWhy every moment offers the opportunity to choose differentlyGabriel also reminds us that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress and awareness. When our thoughts, words, and actions come into alignment with our values and vision, we naturally become people others can trust and follow.Because the most powerful leadership in the world doesn’t start on a stage.It starts within.Leadership is an inside job.RESOURCESWebsite: navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree Napoleon Hill: Think and Grow Rich: https://a.co/d/0hQmc4pgViktor Frankl: Man’s Search for Meaning: https://a.co/d/03veF2cJSCRIPTURES & QUOTESProverbs 25:28: “A person without self-control is like a city with broken walls.”Matthew 12:34: “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”Napoleon Hill: “If you fail to control your mind, you may be sure you will control nothing else.”Gabriel also references several historical figures as examples oCONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

Where does purpose actually come from?In this powerful episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, Gabriel Griess sits down with faith-driven entrepreneur, pastor, and leadership mentor Mark Moreno to explore a surprising truth: Purpose is often born through pain.Mark shares his personal story of building a thriving church and ministry only to see everything he had built taken away in a painful season that challenged his identity, faith, and leadership. What followed was a deep process of refinement that reshaped how he views purpose, leadership, and the role of faith in both ministry and business.Together, Gabriel and Mark unpack how hardship can uncover hidden insecurities, refine character, and ultimately prepare leaders for the next chapter of their calling.This conversation dives into:Why pain is often the starting point of purposeThe leadership lessons learned through loss and failureHow identity can become dangerously tied to achievementWhat Mark calls the “pace of grace” in leadership and lifeWhy entrepreneurs and leaders often struggle with performance-driven faithThe difference between asking God to remove pain and asking Him to refine us through itHow reflection, gratitude, and humility shape healthy leadershipMark also shares a powerful reminder for leaders and entrepreneurs: God will never multiply what we mismanage, making personal stewardship, character, and self-reflection essential to both spiritual and professional growth.This episode is a deep and honest conversation about pain, calling, leadership, and faith and how the hardest seasons of life often become the very chapters that shape our greatest impact.Because sometimes the most painful shifts in life are actually God’s setup for greatness.RESOURCESWebsite: navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree Mark Moreno | Executive Director, Faith Driven BusinessConnect with Mark on Instagram at @mark_a_moreno and Facebook at facebook.com/mark.moreno.351 CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

What would your life look like if fear no longer controlled your decisions?In this powerful solo episode of Navigating Leaders, Gabriel Greiss explores the true nature of fear: what it is, where it comes from, and how it quietly limits the life you were designed to live. From childhood conditioning to adult patterns of safety and control, Gabriel reveals how fear often shows up as stories we tell ourselves: I’m not enough. I don’t have what it takes. I might fail.But here’s the truth: fear is often nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real.Through personal stories, leadership insight, and practical reflection, Gabriel explains how fear is learned, how it becomes embedded in identity, and how awareness gives you the power to choose differently. He reminds listeners that babies and young children live boldly, relentlessly pursuing growth without fear of failure and challenges us to reconnect with that same courageous spirit.This episode also explores:Why fear is often learned, not inherentHow fear keeps you playing small and living safely instead of fullyThe difference between reacting automatically and responding intentionallyHow comparison and self-doubt reinforce fearWhy vision is the most powerful antidote to fearHow living from purpose shrinks fear’s influenceGabriel invites you to examine your fears honestly and reconnect with a vision so meaningful that it outweighs the stories holding you back.Because when your vision is clear and compelling, fear loses its power.You don’t eliminate fear by waiting.You overcome fear by choosing to live boldly, one intentional step at a time.RESOURCESWebsite:.navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

What happens when you gain everything the world says should make you happy—fame, success, money, influence—and still feel empty inside?In this powerful episode of Navigating Leaders, Gabriel sits down with former British Royal Marine Commando, entrepreneur, and spiritual seeker Geoff Barker, whose life journey took him from elite military service to celebrity circles, addiction, and ultimately a radical search for truth that spanned seven years and 33 countries.Geoff shares how he built Australia’s first personal training company, trained celebrities, and lived in the world of fame, excess, and influence only to discover that success couldn’t fill the void he carried inside. Desperate for meaning, Geoff and his family gave away everything they owned, lived out of a van, and traveled the world seeking answers from spiritual teachers, monks, gurus, and religious traditions.But even after exploring every path, Geoff found himself at a breaking point until a moment of profound personal transformation during a 40-day fast changed everything.This episode explores:Why success, fame, and validation cannot heal internal emptinessThe hidden pain and insecurity that often drive achievementHow pride, skepticism, and intellectual certainty can block transformationThe courage it takes to surrender control and seek truth honestlyThe difference between intellectual knowledge and spiritual transformationHow surrender, humility, and openness can lead to healing and purposeGeoff’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you’ve gone or how lost you feel, transformation is possible, and sometimes the breakthrough comes when you finally stop striving and allow yourself to receive.Because the journey to truth isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about having the courage to let go of what you thought you knew.RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree More about Geoff's Story: https://vimeo.com/1104798058 Geoff Barker: https://www.geoffbarker.com/ Geoff Barker: Ambassador, Hope Is Alive: https://www.hopeisalive.net CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

What comes to mind when you hear the word risk?In this deeply personal episode of Navigating Leaders, Gabriel demonstrates that the greatest risks we face aren’t always physical, they’re emotional. They’re relational. They’re the moments when we choose whether to protect ourselves or to live honestly and boldly.Through a powerful story involving his wife and a simple evening at home, Gabriel uncovers a pattern of passive-aggressive communication that had quietly shaped their relationship. What seemed like a harmless comment became a moment of profound self-awareness; revealing how fear, vulnerability, and the desire for control can influence how we communicate with the people we love most.This episode explores the hidden risks of avoiding direct communication and the courage required to express your true wants, needs, and desires openly.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why emotional risk is often harder than physical riskHow passive-aggressive communication creates “energy leaks” in relationshipsThe connection between fear, vulnerability, and controlHow taking 100% responsibility empowers you to change your patternsWhy honest communication strengthens connection, trust, and peaceHow choosing vulnerability can transform your relationships and your lifeGabriel invites you to reflect on where fear may be shaping your communication and challenges you to step into bold, authentic expression, even when it feels uncomfortable.Because living boldly doesn’t just mean taking risks in the world. It means taking risks in your relationships, your honesty, and your willingness to be seen.RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

What drives the decisions you make every day?In this episode of Navigating Leaders, Gabriel challenges you to take an honest look at your priorities and whether those priorities are being intentionally chosen or unintentionally shaped by the pressures of daily life.Gabriel introduces a powerful priority framework that reshaped his own life:God → Self → Spouse → Kids → Mission → CurrencyWhile this order may feel counterintuitive at first, the deeper message is not about equal time allocation; it’s about alignment. Priorities become the decision-making filter for how you invest your time, energy, attention, and resources, especially when life presents competing demands.Through personal stories, leadership insight, and spiritual reflection, Gabriel explores how living out of alignment with your priorities can create tension, guilt, and burnout and how realigning your life can restore clarity, peace, and purpose.This episode also dives into:Why priorities, not time, determine the direction of your lifeHow shame and unworthiness can keep people disconnected from purposeThe danger of letting the world set your priorities for youWhy self-care is essential (you can’t pour from an empty cup)How mission and purpose become clearer when foundational priorities are alignedThe role of surrender when life disrupts even the best plansUltimately, this conversation is an invitation to stop living reactively and start living intentionally and building a life aligned with your values, your purpose, and the legacy you want to leave behind.Because whether you realize it or not, something is already setting your priorities.The question is: Will it be you?RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

In this special episode of Navigating Leaders, the tables are turned.Host Gabriel Greiss is interviewed by guest host Daniel Hopkins in a conversation that pulls back the curtain on Gabriel’s story, his leadership journey, and the personal “why” behind the mission of Navigating Leaders.Gabriel shares candid reflections on his military background, his daily practices, his faith, and the seasons of life that shaped him, especially the moment he realized he didn’t truly love himself and how that awakening changed everything. He also opens up about what it means to live in obedience, how to stay grounded through stressful circumstances, and why your current situation can never derail God’s plan for your life.This episode is part story, part leadership coaching, and part encouragement for anyone who needs a reminder that growth is possible, and that you can begin right where you are.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Gabriel’s daily practices (spiritual, mental, and physical)How faith and prayer shape his leadership decisionsThe Results Tree mindset: results as a mirror and feedback toolSelf-sabotage, identity, and the turning point of self-loveThe story of how Gabriel met his wife KristieLessons learned from running for California State SenateWhy you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be🎧 If this episode encouraged you, please share it with someone who needs it, and don’t forget to follow the show for future episodes.Come as you are. Stay curious. And let the adventure begin.RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see?In Episode 4, Gabriel explores the journey toward wholeness, and what it means to live aligned, integrated, and at peace with yourself in a world full of noise, conflict, and pressure.This episode unpacks the internal battle many of us live with daily: the tension between ego and spirit, between the version of ourselves shaped by fear, scarcity, and protection and the deeper self-marked by love, abundance, and purpose.Through personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical reflection, Gabriel examines:How beliefs shape thoughts, thoughts shape feelings, and feelings drive behaviorWhy living from emotion alone leads to chaos rather than peaceThe moment many of us fractured from our true selves and how healing beginsThe difference between reacting and responding with intentionHow childhood wounds can silently guide adult choicesWhy wholeness is not perfection, but alignmentThis episode also offers a compassionate reminder for anyone who feels “too broken,” “too damaged,” or “too far gone”:There is nothing wrong with you.Healing is possible. Alignment is available. And wholeness begins the moment you choose awareness, honesty, and grace.If you’ve been living out of alignment, in your faith, relationships, work, or self-talk, this conversation invites you to pause, inventory your life, and take the next small, courageous step forward.👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, faith, emotional intelligence, and intentional living👉 Share this episode with someone who needs hope, clarity, or encouragement today👉 Join us next week as we challenge the myth of balance and explore a better way forwardCome as you are. Stay curious. And let the adventure begin.RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree Purpose Driven Life: https://a.co/d/8NjVKPu Rev. Rick Warren: https://pastorrick.com Rev. Michael B. Beckwith: https://www.michaelbeckwith.com1 Corinthians 13:11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2013:11&version=NIV Atomic Habits: https://a.co/d/5eET9Iz Theodore Roosevelt, “It Is Not The Critic WhCONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

Is balance something you achieve or something you practice?In Episode 3, Gabriel challenges one of the most common (and damaging) myths we believe about life, leadership, and success: that balance is a fixed destination we’re supposed to arrive at.Through a powerful near-death experience while rock climbing, Gabriel illustrates a life-changing truth: balance is dynamic, not static. It’s something we work at, adjust, and recommit to daily, not something we “get” once and for all.In this episode, you’ll explore:Why the cultural idea of “having it all balanced” sets us up for frustration and shameHow balance actually works in real life, faith, leadership, and familyThe role of priorities, daily disciplines, and small commitmentsWhy honesty, truth, and integrity free up massive amounts of energyHow reaction vs. response impacts peace, confidence, and wholenessPractical daily practices that build trust with yourself over timeThis conversation reframes balance as something precious, fleeting, and deeply human, and invites you to stop chasing perfection and start practicing presence.If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at balance, exhausted from trying to keep everything “even,” or discouraged by unrealistic expectations, this episode offers clarity, grace, and a better way forward.👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, faith, emotional intelligence, and intentional living.👉 Share this episode with someone who’s been wrestling with balance lately.👉 Join us next week as the journey continues.Come as you are. Stay curious. And let the adventure begin.RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.com The Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-tree CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

Do you trust me?It’s a simple question—but for many of us, it’s deeply triggering.In Episode 2 of the Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel continues the conversation that began with triggers by diving into the foundation beneath them: trust. Through a deeply personal and faith-anchored story, Gabriel shares his journey from growing up on a Nebraska farm to earning a place at the U.S. Air Force Academy—despite rejection, doubt, and voices telling him it wasn’t possible.This episode explores:Why trust can feel unsafe—and how it gets testedHow vision, intention, and committed action shape real resultsThe stories we tell about ourselves (and how they either limit or liberate us)Letting go of the past to create a future aligned with purposeWhy trust is essential for personal growth, leadership, and transformationWith honesty, humor (yes—dad jokes), and spiritual reflection, Gabriel invites listeners to examine the narratives they’re living from and asks a powerful question:Is the story you’re telling breathing life into your past—or fueling the future you’re meant to create?If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, questioned your path, or wondered whether growth really has to be so hard—this episode is for you.👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, personal growth, faith, and living with intention.👉 Join us next episode as we explore wholeness and what it truly means to live as an integrated person.Come as you are. Stay curious. And let the adventure begin. RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.comThe Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-treeThe Four Agreements (Amazon): https://a.co/d/fXhRWsRCONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

In this inaugural episode of Navigating Leaders, host Gabriel Griess invites listeners to pause, reflect, and step fully into the present moment. Beginning with a simple but powerful question, “Can you accept that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be right now?” Gabriel sets the foundation for a journey of self-awareness, leadership, and emotional honesty.Drawing from his background as a retired Air Force veteran, business owner, husband, father, and leadership coach, Gabriel introduces the idea that triggers are not obstacles to avoid, but gifts to explore. When something irritates, frustrates, or stirs emotion within us, it offers a window into our inner world: our beliefs, wounds, values, and formation.Through personal stories, practical metaphors, and moments of vulnerability, Gabriel challenges listeners to move beyond reaction and instead pause, feel, and respond with intention. He shares how early experiences can shape lifelong patterns, and how taking responsibility for our emotional responses leads to greater authenticity, empathy, and freedom.Ultimately, this conversation is an invitation, to connect head and heart, to honor your story, and to courageously explore what surfaces when you are triggered. Navigating Leaders is a space for growth, healing, and becoming more fully yourself, one moment at a time.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:58 What You Can Expect From Me03:50 Triggers are Gifts06:25 Ask Yourself, “What am I Feeling?”09:11 The Window into Ourselves09:43 Your Kids are Your Greatest Therapists12:31 Be Honest With Yourself Come as you are. Stay curious. And let the adventure begin.RESOURCESWebsite: www.navigatingleaders.comThe Results Tree (Available April 7): https://shop.harpandswordmedia.com/products/the-results-treeThe Four Agreements (Amazon): https://a.co/d/fXhRWsR CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.

Navigating Leaders is a podcast for people who are ready to slow down, get honest about what’s happening beneath the surface, and grow from the inside out. Hosted by Gabriel Griess, each episode invites you to pause, reflect, and explore how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and lived experience shape the way we lead at work, at home, and in life.CONNECT WITH GABRIEL🎥 YouTube: @navigatingleaders📸 Instagram: @navigatingleaders👍 Facebook: @navigatingleaders🎵 TikTok: @navigatingleaders🗣️ LinkedIn: @navigatingleaders====================ABOUT GABRIELGabriel Griess is a retired US Air Force officer, the CEO of Excel Medical Staffing and MedForceX, and the founder of Navigating Leaders. A graduate of the elite Air Force Weapons School, he has spent decades leading teams in high-pressure environments and equipping others to reach their full potential. As a combat veteran and an entrepreneur, Gabriel helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to create lasting impact.An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, he addresses audiences on personal transformation, strategic leadership, and veteran empowerment. The Results Tree is the framework he lives by, and when applied, it will unearth your destiny.