Got Your SiX with Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn

Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn
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Are you leading from Strategic Altitude, or have you become the "designated shock absorber" for everyone else's chaos? Welcome to Got Your Six, the podcast for senior leaders and business owners who are tired of carrying the weight of the "cape" alone. Hosted by Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn, a retired Army Officer and high-level Leadership Consultant, this show provides a tactical intervention for those who have the title but are operating in survival mode. We move beyond "fluffy" leadership theory to deliver battle-tested strategies that work in the real world... from the commander’s table to the kitchen table. Whether you’re navigating high-stakes business pivots, managing organizational culture, or trying to reclaim your presence at home, Dr. Traci offers the "Operational Blueprint" you need to lead with sustainable clarity. Because leadership is not forged in comfort - it is forged in responsibility, awareness, and follow-through. Press play to stop "powering through" and start leading from a place of regulated, unshakeable confidence. And remember, we've got your six!

  1. 5d ago

    Strength Is Not Silence: Navy Chaplain Steve Mills on Leading Through Grief and Fear, and The Conversations Leaders Avoid

    Vulnerability in leadership is the conversation almost no one wants to have out loud. We praise the people who push through, stay strong, and never complain. We hand them the promotion and the pat on the back. And we rarely ask what it is costing them when they finally get home. In this episode of Got Your Six, Dr. Traci sits down with Captain Steve Mills, a retired US Navy chaplain who has spent more than three decades walking beside people through combat, crisis, grief, and now hospice care. Steve has done the death notifications. He has sat in silence with a sailor who just needed someone to be there. He has buried two siblings and built a fort in his backyard to honor his brother. He knows what real strength looks like, and it is not silence. Together they take apart one of the biggest misconceptions in leadership: that strength and suffering always look different. Sometimes the strongest person in the room is simply the one who has learned to hide the pain the best. Steve and Dr. Traci talk about the conversations leaders avoid, starting with the ones they refuse to have with themselves. They get honest about fear, rejection, grief, burnout, and the rising rate of suicide among veterans and the people we lead every single day. This one is raw, real, and no fluff. If you are leading while exhausted, carrying more than people can see, or quietly wondering how much longer you can hold it together, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you’ll discover: What vulnerability in leadership actually looks like, and why it is a strength and not a weakness  The conversations leaders avoid most, starting with the ones they will not have with themselves  Why strength is not the absence of struggle How servant leadership builds trust faster than authority ever will  What a "ministry of presence" teaches us about showing up for the people we lead  Why silence feels safe, and how it quietly isolates the people everyone depends on  How to create emotional safety so honesty is not punished at work or at home  What grief does when we ignore it, and why Steve says to embrace it instead of avoid it  The link between leader burnout, mental health, and veteran suicide Simple, science-backed ways to release the pressure: humor, movement, mirror work, and real connection We talk about: 00:00 The conversation most leaders are afraid to have out loud  02:30 Meet Captain Steve Mills: Navy chaplain, firefighter, and hospice chaplain  04:00 "You can't do it alone": the helicopter crash that changed everything  06:30 From a wheelchair to six marathons: Steve's story  08:30 Becoming a Navy chaplain and the leaders who made or broke the mission  11:00 Life in thirds: firefighting, chaplaincy, and hospice  12:30 "Keep walking": the tagline behind the man  15:30 The conversations leaders avoid, and why they start with yourself  17:30 Servant leadership and the fear of being rejected  20:00 Vulnerability in leadership: why we hide it and what it costs  22:00 Silence, processing, and how strong people isolate themselves  25:00 The ministry of presence: being embedded with your people  28:00 The coldest baptism and leading from the front  29:30 Why humor heals and how laughter releases the pressure  31:00 Mirror work: the self work most leaders skip  35:30 Ten minutes of silence: the counseling session Steve never forgot  40:30 What people misunderstand about strength  42:30 Creating environments where honesty is not punished  43:30 "Now is not your time": grief, focus, and the time and place for everything  44:30 When crying is your body releasing the emotion  47:00 Burnout, mental health, and the suicide conversation we keep avoiding  49:00 Anger, faith, and the outlets that keep you whole  53:00 Grief as a gift: sunflowers, Fort Keith, and honoring the people we lose  58:00 Strength is not the absence of struggle: the takeaway  59:00 An invitation to lead with clarity, resilience, and support Resources: Traci is offering one free month inside one of her three membership communities for listeners of this episode. To claim it, schedule a free 20-minute call using the link in the show notes and include one takeaway from this conversation when you book. This is not a sales call. It is simply to make sure you land in the right group for where you are right now: https://drtraci.erbusinessconsulting.com/book-a-discovery-call Connect with Steve  Website: https://www.etiw.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdmills Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ https://drtraci.erbusinessconsulting.com/battle-tested-leadership-action-plan  #VulnerabilityInLeadership #LeadershipAndMentalHealth #StrengthIsNotSilence

    58 min

  2. May 26

    Memorial Day, Mental Health, and the Silent Battles Veterans Fight Every Day

    Memorial Day is more than barbecues and long weekends. For veterans, military families, and children raised in homes shaped by war, it carries a weight most people never see. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Traci opens up about what Memorial Day truly means, sharing stories that go far beyond the battlefield. She reflects on two extraordinary leaders, Desmond Doss and Michael Murphy, whose courage redefined what it means to lead, sacrifice, and serve. She also shares her own family's story, including her father's untreated trauma after the Korean War and how it shaped her understanding of leadership, pain, and generational cycles. This episode is for every veteran still fighting invisible battles. It is for every military family trying to understand the person sitting across from them at the dinner table. It is for every leader who has ever confused resilience with not feeling. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of what resilience actually is, why veterans struggle to transition out of service, and how redefining leadership after the uniform comes off might be the most important thing we can do to protect the people we've already asked to sacrifice so much. In this episode, you’ll discover: What Memorial Day actually means for veterans and military families The story of Desmond Doss and the Hacksaw Ridge battle that redefined courage How Michael Murphy's sacrifice in Operation Red Wings showed us what real leadership costs Why resilience is not fearlessness and what it actually looks like in practice The invisible wounds veterans carry long after deployment ends Her father's story after the Korean War, and what unresolved trauma does to families What veterans miss most after leaving service (and it's not what most people think) How to redefine leadership after military service ends Why Memorial Day should also honor the veterans we are losing every single day We talk about: 00:00 Welcome and why today's episode is personal 01:00 What Memorial Day really means for veterans and military families 02:00 The invisible battles that come home from war 02:30 Desmond Doss: Leadership, faith, and the courage to keep going back 04:30 What resilience actually is (and what it is not) 05:30 Michael Murphy and the story behind Lone Survivor 07:30 Why real leadership requires sacrifice and what Dr. Traci joined the military 09:00 Her father's story: The Korean War, survival mode, and unresolved trauma 11:00 Veterans losing their lives in silence, and what we can do about it 12:00 What veterans miss most after leaving service 13:30 Redefining leadership after the uniform comes off 15:00 A message directly to veterans: you are not weak and you are not alone 16:00 The community Dr. Traci built and an open invitation to connect 17:30 Closing thoughts: The greatest way to honor sacrifice Resources: Traci is offering one free month inside one of her three membership communities for listeners of this episode. To claim it, schedule a free 20-minute call using the link in the show notes and include one takeaway from this conversation when you book. This is not a sales call. It is simply to make sure you land in the right group for where you are right now: https://drtraci.erbusinessconsulting.com/book-a-discovery-call Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ #VeteranLeadership #MemorialDayMeaning #LeadershipForgedInFire

    19 min

  3. May 19

    Who's Holding You Together When You're Holding Everything Else? Real Talk on Motherhood, Mental Load & Resilience

    What does resilience actually look like when life does not slow down for you? In this special Mother's Day episode of Got Your Six, Dr. Traci brings two real women into the conversation for the first time in the show's history. AshLeigh, an IT leader and single mom raising an 11-year-old, and Kristina, an entrepreneur and mother navigating balancing, work, motherhood with her kindergartener and baby son was still in the hospital, sit down together to talk about what it actually means to keep showing up when everything is heavy. This is not a polished conversation about work-life balance. It is an honest one about what women carry quietly, what it costs to be the strong one in every room, and what it feels like to finally stop performing strength and start practicing it. They talk about depression, ADHD, medication, advocating for yourself in a healthcare system that does not always listen, the identity shift of becoming a mother, the pressure of single parenting, what real friendship looks like under pressure, and why finding joy in ordinary moments is not a small thing. It is everything. Because resilience is not built in one big dramatic moment. It is built in the repetition of waking up exhausted and choosing to care anyway. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why women feel they have to appear strong even when they are completely overwhelmed What the mental and emotional load of single motherhood actually looks like from the inside How to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that does not always hear you Why being vulnerable with your kids builds trust instead of undermining your authority The identity shift that happens the moment you become a mother and realize you are now the one who is supposed to know everything How Kristina's mindset of controlling only what you can control keeps her grounded through uncertainty Why AshLeigh's journey to finding the right medication for depression and ADHD is a story more women need to hear What reciprocal energy in friendship actually means and why it does not have to be perfectly equal How to raise financially responsible kids even when money is genuinely tight Why the things that cost nothing often create the most meaningful memories for your children What it looks like to redefine "rich" outside of money and material things The one takeaway both guests want every listener to walk away with We talk about: 00:00 Introducing AshLeigh and Kristina and why this conversation matters 02:00 The pressure women feel to always appear strong and where it comes from 04:00 The identity shift of becoming a mother and suddenly being the one with all the answers 07:00 Being honest at work about what you are carrying and why it creates more freedom not less 09:00 Traci on being a soldier and a mom and never being allowed to show weakness 12:00 What vulnerability with your kids actually builds in them 15:00 Single parenting, real conversations with kids, and why shielding them does not serve them 18:00 Teaching financial responsibility when resources are limited 20:00 Redefining rich: why happiness and love are the real measure 22:00 AshLeigh on depression, ADHD, and the long road to finding the right support 25:00 Why you are allowed to interview your doctor and say no 27:00 Kristina's mindset: control what you can control and wake up like it is a gift 28:00 What real best friendship looks like when life gets hard 30:00 Reciprocal energy and why it does not have to be perfectly even 32:00 What Traci wants every listener to walk away carrying Resources: Traci is offering one free month inside one of her three membership communities for listeners of this episode. To claim it, schedule a free 20-minute call using the link in the show notes and include one takeaway from this conversation when you book. This is not a sales call. It is simply to make sure you land in the right group for where you are right now: https://drtraci.erbusinessconsulting.com/book-a-discovery-call Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ #MomLife #MentalHealth #WomenLeadership

    35 min

  4. May 12

    The Hidden Weight Women Leaders Carry (Especially Mothers) | Mental Fitness & Self-Leadership

    What if leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or performance, but about what you quietly carry every single day? In this special episode of Got Your Six, Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn brings together real conversations with women navigating leadership in its most unfiltered form, as mothers, partners, business owners, and the emotional anchors of everyone around them. Because here’s what no one talks about: Leadership for women doesn’t always look like a role. Sometimes it looks like holding everything together while no one realizes how much you’re carrying. Through powerful conversations with multiple guests, this episode explores the reality of leading in different seasons of life, building businesses through uncertainty, raising families while managing pressure, and functioning at a high level while quietly navigating burnout. And beneath it all sits one critical truth: You don’t rise to your intentions under pressure. You default to your conditioning. That’s where mental fitness comes in, not as a buzzword, but as the skill that allows women to lead themselves with clarity, capacity, and control in the middle of everything they’re responsible for. This episode isn’t about doing more. It’s about understanding what you’re carrying, and learning how to carry it differently. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why women are already leading, even without the title The invisible emotional and mental load mothers carry daily What leadership actually looks like behind the scenes The cost of being “the strong one” in every area of life Why high-performing women still feel overwhelmed and inconsistent How entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leadership intersect The truth about burnout and why it’s not a badge of honor How clarity and communication reduce emotional load The role of boundaries and capacity in sustainable leadership Why slowing down creates more control, not less How to create connection in relationships while leading everything else The difference between functioning under pressure and leading through it How mental fitness helps you regulate, respond, and lead with intention We talk about: 00:00 Why leadership for women isn’t about titles, it’s about responsibility 02:00 The reality of balancing motherhood, business, and leadership 04:00 Monique’s journey, leaving corporate and building a business during crisis 06:00 Risk, fear, and freedom in entrepreneurship as a mother 08:00 What success costs behind the scenes that no one sees 10:00 The myth of balance and the reality of building something meaningful 12:00 Jenna on motherhood, self-leadership, and slowing down 14:00 How regulating yourself changes how you lead your home and life 16:00 Prioritizing yourself without guilt as a leader and a mother 18:00 Relationships, connection, and maintaining identity in busy seasons 20:00 Tia on burnout, pressure, and carrying everything for everyone 22:00 Why strong women are often the most overwhelmed 24:00 Communication gaps and emotional load in leadership at home 26:00 Practical tools, clarity, boundaries, and capacity awareness 28:00 The leadership pause, creating space before reacting 30:00 How small shifts create massive change in leadership and life 32:00 Final reflection, who are you when the pressure rises Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ #WomenInLeadership #MotherhoodAndLeadership #MentalFitness

    44 min

  5. May 5

    Mental Fitness vs Mental Health. The Leadership Gap No One Talks About

    What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, inconsistent, or reactive… isn’t because you lack motivation, but because you’ve never been taught how to lead yourself under pressure? In this episode of Got Your Six, Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn breaks down a distinction that most leaders miss entirely, the difference between mental health and mental fitness. Mental health is your state. Mental fitness is your capacity. And when pressure rises, you don’t rise to your intentions. You default to your conditioning. Through real-life military leadership experience, high-pressure decision-making, and raw, direct insight, Traci reveals why so many high performers struggle with consistency, clarity, and emotional control, even when they’re intelligent, driven, and capable. Because the issue isn’t knowledge. It’s structure. And without mental fitness, your emotions become your decision-making system. This episode challenges you to stop sitting in awareness and start training your response, so you can lead with clarity, consistency, and control, no matter what’s happening around you. In this episode, you’ll discover: The real difference between mental health and mental fitness (and why it matters) Why awareness alone is not enough for effective leadership How pressure exposes your internal conditioning, not your intentions Why high performers still struggle with inconsistency and overwhelm The hidden reason you feel reactive instead of proactive How emotions quietly take over decision-making without mental fitness Why leadership is about how you show up, not how you feel The role of repetition and training in building mental strength How urgency distorts clarity and decision-making Why predictability builds trust in leadership The moment your internal state becomes external impact How to separate facts from feelings in real time Why mental fitness is a daily practice, not a one-time shift We talk about: 00:00 Why this isn’t about motivation, it’s about self-leadership under pressure 02:00 The meaning behind “Got Your Six” and leadership responsibility 04:00 Mental health vs mental fitness, the critical distinction 06:00 Mental health is your state, mental fitness is your capacity 08:00 Why leadership doesn’t happen when things feel good 10:00 Military leadership lessons on pressure, stress, and control 12:00 The difference between feeling stress and being controlled by it 14:00 Why high performers still feel inconsistent and overwhelmed 16:00 Mental fitness gaps vs operational problems 18:00 How emotions take over decision-making without structure 20:00 Practical mental fitness habits, pause, separate fact vs feeling 22:00 Urgency vs importance, how leaders lose clarity 24:00 How inconsistency erodes trust and predictability 26:00 Why your internal state becomes your external leadership 28:00 Final reflection, who are you under pressure Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ #MentalFitness #LeadershipMindset #SelfLeadership

    20 min

  6. Apr 28

    Discipline Isn’t What You Think. The Standard That Actually Drives Your Life

    What if the reason you feel inconsistent… has nothing to do with motivation, and everything to do with the standards you’re willing to hold? In this solo episode of Got Your Six, Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn dismantles one of the most common lies in personal growth, that discipline is about intensity, energy, or feeling ready. It’s not. Discipline is consistency. Especially when conditions aren’t ideal. Through real-life leadership examples, military experience, and raw, unfiltered truth, Traci breaks down how the smallest moments, the quiet negotiations you have with yourself, are the exact moments that define your identity, your leadership, and your results. Because the moment you say “I’ll do it later” isn’t just about that task. It’s about who you’re becoming. This episode challenges you to stop waiting, stop negotiating, and start reinforcing a standard that carries into every area of your life. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why discipline is not motivation, energy, or intensity The true definition of discipline (and why most people misunderstand it) How self-negotiation quietly destroys consistency The difference between looking disciplined vs actually being disciplined Why discipline shows up most when it’s inconvenient and uncomfortable How your personal standards shape your leadership Why inconsistency with yourself creates inconsistency with others The hidden cost of avoiding discomfort Why small excuses don’t stay small, they transfer into bigger decisions How consistency builds identity, not just results Why discipline is not an action, it’s an identity The question that reveals everything, who are you when no one is watching We talk about: 00:00 This is not a conversation about motivation or “getting it together” 02:00 What discipline actually is (and what it isn’t) 04:00 The difference between showing up when it’s convenient vs when it’s hard 06:00 Why discipline is consistency, especially in non-ideal conditions 08:00 The moment discipline is revealed, self-negotiation 10:00 Common excuses, time, energy, motivation (and why they’re false) 12:00 Why you’re not lacking motivation, you’re lacking standards 14:00 How inconsistency with yourself impacts your leadership 16:00 A real-life example of self-negotiation in action 18:00 Why small excuses transfer into bigger decisions 20:00 Discipline as identity, not an activity 22:00 Final reflection, who are you when no one is watching Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ #DisciplineVsMotivation #LeadershipMindset #SelfLeadership

    18 min

  7. Apr 21

    Stop Waiting to Feel Ready. The Leadership Mindset That Changes Everything

    What if the reason you’re not following through… isn’t a lack of discipline, but a lack of structure in your mindset? In this solo episode of Got Your SiX, Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn breaks down the difference between motivation and mindset, and why relying on motivation is the fastest way to stay stuck. This isn’t about positive thinking or quick mindset hacks. It’s about what actually happens when pressure hits, when you’re tired, overwhelmed, and still expected to lead, perform, and show up. Because that’s the moment your mindset reveals itself. From military leadership lessons to real-life moments of pressure, Traci shares how reactive thinking keeps people stuck, why consistency matters more than intensity, and how to build a mindset that holds steady when everything else feels chaotic. If you’ve ever felt inconsistent, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your lack of follow-through, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do instead. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why mindset, not motivation, determines your follow-through The difference between reactive vs intentional leadership Why knowing what to do isn’t the problem, and never was How pressure exposes your true mindset patterns The hidden reason high performers still feel inconsistent Why you can’t separate mindset from leadership The power of pausing instead of reacting under pressure How consistency builds identity, not intensity Why staying busy doesn’t mean you’re actually progressing The role of structure and support in long-term growth How your internal state shapes your external results Why leadership starts with how you lead yourself We talk about: 00:00 Why this isn’t another “think positive” conversation 02:00 Mindset vs motivation, what most people misunderstand 04:00 Why follow-through is not a knowledge problem 06:00 Leadership is always happening, even when you don’t realize it 08:00 The mirror test, how you lead yourself first 10:00 Reactive vs proactive thinking in leadership 12:00 Why mindset is revealed under pressure 14:00 The cost of inconsistency in leadership and life 16:00 The discipline of pausing instead of reacting 18:00 A real leadership moment under pressure 20:00 Why mindset drives direction, not effort 22:00 The hidden impact of your internal state 24:00 Leadership as responsibility, not just results 26:00 Why you can’t outwork a poor mindset 28:00 Consistency vs intensity, what actually builds change 30:00 How to recalibrate when you feel off 32:00 Why support and structure accelerate growth 34:00 Final thoughts, leadership is how you live Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ #MindsetVsMotivation #LeadershipMindset #SelfLeadership

    17 min

  8. Apr 14

    The Effort Gap. Why Young Men Struggle with Discipline, Direction, and Follow-Through | DJ Logory

    What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with… but something you build through daily habits? In this episode of Got Your SiX, Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn sits down with DJ Logory, founder of the “Be That Guy” club, to unpack what’s really missing for young men today, and why so many feel stuck, inconsistent, or directionless. From getting fired early in his career to rebuilding his identity through mentorship, DJ shares how structure, accountability, and simple daily habits became the foundation for everything that followed. This conversation goes beyond surface-level motivation. It explores the deeper truth, that most young men don’t need to be fixed. They need guidance, consistency, and someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves. If you’ve ever wondered why discipline feels hard, why follow-through is inconsistent, or how to actually build confidence that lasts, this episode will change how you see it. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why leadership starts long before a title, and begins with habits The “effort gap” and how low-effort dopamine is shaping behavior Why confidence is built through action, not mindset alone The power of mentorship and accountability in identity transformation How simple habits create undeniable proof of self-belief Why young men struggle with follow-through in today’s world The connection between discipline, structure, and mental fitness How consistency rewires identity and builds internal trust Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness What it actually takes to become someone others can rely on  We talk about: 00:00 Why leadership is built, not born 02:00 DJ’s story, losing direction after failure 04:00 The mentor who changed everything 06:00 Why young men need guidance outside their parents 08:00 Asking for help and breaking the “weakness” stigma 10:00 Why the 18–26 age range matters (and why it doesn’t) 12:00 The real gap, effort vs. discipline 13:00 How technology is lowering effort and raising expectations 15:00 Dopamine, distraction, and the cycle of avoidance 17:00 Why structure matters more than motivation 18:00 The three core habits, reading, exercise, sleep 20:00 Building confidence through proof, not affirmations 22:00 The power of tracking habits and follow-through rates 23:00 Why finishing a book changes everything 24:00 Exercise as intentional discomfort and identity building 25:00 Why sleep is the hardest habit to master 27:00 Discipline vs belief, what’s really missing 28:00 The truth, only 1 in 4 young men believe in themselves Connect with DJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dj-logory-96b573ba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djlogory/ Website: https://www.bethatguyclub.com/ Connect with me Leadership Call: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-traci-55410868/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTraciER/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraci_battletested/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotyoursixpodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erbusinessconsulting Website: https://www.erbusinessconsulting.com/ #MentalFitness #HabitsForSuccess #SelfDiscipline

    56 min
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Are you leading from Strategic Altitude, or have you become the "designated shock absorber" for everyone else's chaos? Welcome to Got Your Six, the podcast for senior leaders and business owners who are tired of carrying the weight of the "cape" alone. Hosted by Dr. Traci Eisenberg-Rayburn, a retired Army Officer and high-level Leadership Consultant, this show provides a tactical intervention for those who have the title but are operating in survival mode. We move beyond "fluffy" leadership theory to deliver battle-tested strategies that work in the real world... from the commander’s table to the kitchen table. Whether you’re navigating high-stakes business pivots, managing organizational culture, or trying to reclaim your presence at home, Dr. Traci offers the "Operational Blueprint" you need to lead with sustainable clarity. Because leadership is not forged in comfort - it is forged in responsibility, awareness, and follow-through. Press play to stop "powering through" and start leading from a place of regulated, unshakeable confidence. And remember, we've got your six!

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