1 hr 7 min
Episode 8 - Steve Shepard Built to Serve Podcast
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- Non-Profit
In this episode of the Built to Serve Podcast, we are honored to host Captain Steve "Shep" Shepard, a true American hero with a legacy of service spanning three generations. With 30 years in the U.S. Navy, Shep's journey from a young boy's awe at Pearl Harbor to becoming a respected leader is nothing short of inspirational. Join us as Shep shares his remarkable story, deeply rooted in a family tradition of valor and sacrifice. His grandfather's World War I service and his father's World War II experiences laid the foundation for Shep's destiny, but it was a pivotal visit to Pearl Harbor at a tender age that ignited his passion for service. Through riveting anecdotes, Shep takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, from serving in Vietnam to his impactful European tour with the legendary Babe Heffron from the original Band of Brothers. Along the way, he learned invaluable leadership lessons, none more profound than Babe's timeless wisdom: "Take care of your troops, and they'll take care of you." Tune in as Shep reflects on the essence of leadership, the power of mentorship, and the enduring legacy of service. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
In this episode of the Built to Serve Podcast, we are honored to host Captain Steve "Shep" Shepard, a true American hero with a legacy of service spanning three generations. With 30 years in the U.S. Navy, Shep's journey from a young boy's awe at Pearl Harbor to becoming a respected leader is nothing short of inspirational. Join us as Shep shares his remarkable story, deeply rooted in a family tradition of valor and sacrifice. His grandfather's World War I service and his father's World War II experiences laid the foundation for Shep's destiny, but it was a pivotal visit to Pearl Harbor at a tender age that ignited his passion for service. Through riveting anecdotes, Shep takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, from serving in Vietnam to his impactful European tour with the legendary Babe Heffron from the original Band of Brothers. Along the way, he learned invaluable leadership lessons, none more profound than Babe's timeless wisdom: "Take care of your troops, and they'll take care of you." Tune in as Shep reflects on the essence of leadership, the power of mentorship, and the enduring legacy of service. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
1 hr 7 min