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How come some people are always winning? Like they're just running downhill, loving life, while others of us are over here thinking, "if I take a break, everything will break." Are you delivering results from a constant state of urgency? And are you tired of feeling like you're the only one who actually cares about doing exceptional work? The Problem Most Leadership Advice Won't Solve: You're not broken, you're just Hardcore without being At Ease. While leadership wisdom is timeless, today's ambitious leaders face unique modern challenges that require ancient principles applied through current experience. Hardcore and At Ease gives you timeless wisdom applied to modern leadership challenges. Host Shelly Rood and her guests are actively leading teams, building organizations, and implementing proven frameworks right now—bridging ancient principles with current implementation. Join candid conversations with people who are obsessed with excellence as we share what to do every day to minimize stress, make smarter decisions, and finally get the people around us to match our energy. These are raw, candid conversations with current leaders who've figured out how to harness their drive as a competitive advantage. We'll explore how to keep your edge without going over the edge, why your ambition is your greatest asset but can become your biggest liability without the right approach, and how to finally get people to match your energy without burning them out. You'll hear about the Others Over Self® advantage that multiplies impact instead of just creating results, and discover the difference between working harder and working with unstoppable impact. This isn't surface-level business advice. Drawing from 16 years in Military Intelligence and active leadership experience, Shelly addresses the moral, spiritual, and existential challenges high-performers face—from survival guilt and hyper-vigilance to the stigma around seeking help when you're supposed to be the strong one. About Your Host: Shelly C. Rood is a certified business coach, former Military Intelligence Captain, and current leader who's walked the path from frustrated urgency to authentic confidence. She specializes in applying timeless leadership principles to modern team challenges—implementing the Hardcore and At Ease Framework with real teams facing real challenges. Join the thousands of mission-driven leaders who have figured out how to keep their edge without going over the edge. Connect with this community at join.othersoverself.com where you can dive deeper into past episodes, ask questions, and get direct access to additional resources. New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. How to Lead 8,000 People Without Becoming the Bottleneck (Lessons from Detroit Arsenal's Carrie Mead)

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    How to Lead 8,000 People Without Becoming the Bottleneck (Lessons from Detroit Arsenal's Carrie Mead)

    Based on the Show Notes Creation Prompt from project knowledge, here are the complete show notes for Episode 17: Episode 17 - Carrie Mead: "How to Lead 8,000 People Without Becoming the Bottleneck"Hook OpeningSound familiar? You're working harder than ever, carrying more responsibility than anyone else on your team, and convinced you're the only one who really cares about getting it right. What if the real problem isn't that you need to work harder—it's that you've become the bottleneck? Episode DescriptionMost high-achieving leaders plateau not because they lack skill or work ethic, but because they stop collaborating and start operating in silos. They protect information instead of sharing it strategically. They try to do more themselves instead of multiplying through others. And then they wonder why everything falls apart when they step away. In this episode, Carrie Mead—one of only seven civilians in the entire Army to hold a garrison manager position typically reserved for a colonel—reveals how she managed 8,000 people at Detroit Arsenal without becoming the bottleneck. You'll discover why career advancement comes from network expansion rather than ladder climbing, the one question that transforms information hoarding into collaborative momentum, and how to build leadership systems that prove their strength when you're not in the room. This is Generate Momentum in action—one of the core principles of the Hardcore and At Ease Framework. It's about building collaborative systems that multiply exponentially instead of creating bottlenecks that depend on your constant presence. Carrie never served in the military, yet she built a 20-year career serving military families and leading defense communities. From Red Cross caseworker to managing a cornerstone of America's defense industry, her path demonstrates what happens when you prioritize collaboration over control and network expansion over ladder climbing. Key Topics & Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction and Show Overview Why high achievers plateau and what it takes to break through (00:35) - Meet Carrie Mead: Breaking Career Plateaus One of seven civilians holding a colonel-level position in the Army (01:12) - A Personal Connection: Shelly's Story From breakfast meetings to water glasses—what authentic leadership really looks like (03:19) - Generating Collaborative Momentum The Hardcore and At Ease Framework's Generate Momentum principle: transforming individual excellence into team excellence (05:29) - Carrie's Journey in the Defense Industry From Red Cross caseworker to managing America's ground combat vehicle hub (09:11) - Leadership and Community Involvement Women in Defense, Fisher House Michigan, and multiplying impact beyond the day job (33:12) - Conclusion and Key Takeaways Breaking through by asking "who else needs to know?" In This Episode You'll Discover:✓ Why asking "who else needs to know?" instead of "who has need to know" transforms information silos into collaborative momentum that multiplies across organizations ✓ The career progression strategy that prioritizes network expansion over ladder climbing—and why each role should expand connections that create unexpected opportunities ✓ How to build leadership systems that continue without your constant presence (if everything stops when you step away, you've built a bottleneck, not momentum) ✓ The counterintuitive truth about work-life balance that rejects equal...

    37 min
  2. Furthering the Mission Through Others - Building Collaborative Momentum

    7 OCT

    Furthering the Mission Through Others - Building Collaborative Momentum

    Episode 16: Furthering the Mission Through Others - Building Collaborative MomentumHardcore and At Ease Podcast Powered by Others Over Self® Episode DescriptionYou've built the foundation. You've aligned your ambition. You're maximizing every resource. So why does it still feel like you're doing everything yourself? In this solo episode, host Shelly Rood reveals why individual excellence doesn't automatically become team excellence—and what you need to do differently. This is the fourth ring of the Hardcore and At Ease Framework: Generate Momentum, where we learn to multiply impact through collaboration instead of exhausting ourselves through coordination. You'll discover the physics principle that explains why you need outside forces to create real momentum, how to identify your "Superconsumers" (the rare collaborative partners who amplify your mission), and the After Action Review framework that transforms teams from efficient to effective. If you're tired of feeling like you're the only one who cares about excellence, this episode will change how you think about building teams and furthering your mission through others. In This Episode00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage The frustration of doing everything yourself despite having a competent team, and why coordination isn't the same as collaboration. 01:40 - Understanding the Problem: Coordination vs. Collaboration Why most teams are stuck spinning efficiently without generating real momentum, and the brutal truth about team-building that skips foundational work. 04:36 - Generating Momentum: The Power of Outside Forces Newton's First Law applied to leadership, why you can't create momentum alone, and the question that changes everything: "Who else needs to know?" 08:27 - Real-World Applications and Tactical Practices The subscription box story that revealed the difference between customers and Superconsumers, plus the four key practices for building collaborative momentum. 38:09 - The Power of Authentic Communication The mantra that builds trust: "Let your yes be yes and your no be no"—and why it applies to commitments you make to yourself, not just others. 40:31 - Building Trust Through Transparency Creating systems that reveal gaps before they become crises, and why trust comes from consistent integrity, not communication tools. 41:32 - The Importance of Regular Feedback The military After Action Review (AAR) framework, why leaders should sometimes leave the room, and the "kids with a fence" principle of freedom through boundaries. 48:10 - Creating Collaborative Excellence Your one critical action this week, and how to identify whether you're optimizing what exists or inviting exponential transformation. Key Takeaways Momentum requires outside forces - You can't create it alone; you must look beyond yourself and ask "Who else needs to know?"Identify your Superconsumers - These rare collaborative partners don't just participate—they want to amplify your missionCoordination ≠ Collaboration - Coordination is transactional (staying in lanes); collaboration is transformational (building something impossible alone)Efficient ≠ Effective - Teams that master the first three rings are efficient, but without Generate Momentum, they're just spinning in placeTrust builds on integrity - "Let your yes be yes and your no be no" applies to yourself first, then othersAAR...

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  3. How to Build a Defense Career Without Starting from Scratch

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    How to Build a Defense Career Without Starting from Scratch

    EPISODE 15 SHOW NOTESEpisode Title: How to Build a Defense Career Without Starting from Scratch Guest: John Gutierrez, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Executive Director, Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation | Michigan Economic Development Corporation Co-Host: Nancy Dakin, Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired) Most Americans think contributing to national defense requires connections, security clearances, or starting completely over. Retired Marine Corps Colonel John Gutierrez proves otherwise. After 28 years leading logistics and acquisition programs—including managing the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle from testing through production—John now serves as Executive Director of Michigan's Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation. But his journey started much simpler: as a Navy corpsman working his way through college, inspired by Top Gun to serve something bigger than himself. In this conversation co-hosted by retired Air Force Colonel Nancy Dakin, John reveals the resourceful pathways that turn existing skills into defense contributions. From welders building submarine components to engineers working on classified hypersonics research, the infrastructure to serve already exists—most people just don't know it's there. You'll discover the free government resources that make federal contracting accessible, how community colleges are creating defense workforce pipelines, why regional defense ecosystems matter regardless of where you live, and what John learned as a "professional nomad"—moving every 18 months as a kid across the American West, then throughout a nearly three-decade Marine Corps career. This is resourceful action in practice: doing extraordinary things with what you have, where you are, using opportunities already available. Whether you're considering military service, exploring defense sector careers, or looking for work that serves national security, this conversation proves you don't need to start from scratch—you need to take action with what you already bring to the fight. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Show Overview 00:55 Meet John Gutierrez: A Marine Corps Officer's Journey 01:50 The Role of the Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation 08:31 Opportunities in Defense and Aerospace for Michigan's Workforce 20:01 Exploring Michigan's Natural Beauty 21:11 The Spirit of Michigan and Its People 23:28 Michigan's Role in National Defense 26:33 Opportunities in Defense and Aerospace Key Topics CoveredThe meritocracy of military service and defense careersFree resources: Apex Accelerators, proposal assistance, training programsConverting commercial skills to defense applicationsUniversity research opportunities in defense challengesWhy "serving something bigger than yourself" is strategic, not just philosophicalThe Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative as a national modelHow nomadic life builds resourcefulness and adaptability Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeApex Accelerators - No-cost guidance for accessing federal contracting opportunities Website: Find your local Apex Accelerator Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative (M3) - Workforce training for defense sectors Macomb Community College partnership program "Two on the Twos" Webinar Series - Free educational series on defense opportunities Second Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM Connect With This EpisodeListen to the Full Episode Hear John's complete journey from Navy corpsman to Marine Corps acquisition leader to state-level...

    41 min
  4. The Myth of Work-Life Balance for Mission-Driven Leaders

    23 SEP

    The Myth of Work-Life Balance for Mission-Driven Leaders

    "The Myth of Work-Life Balance for Mission-Driven Leaders"Episode 14 DescriptionIf you're frustrated by work-life balance advice that seems written for people who don't actually care about excellence, this episode is for you. On this episode of Hardcore and At Ease - powered by Others Over Self®, Host Shelly Rood sits down with Krystal Bronnekant, Navy veteran and mental health nurse, who reveals why traditional work-life balance fails ambitious leaders and shares the wave-based approach that allows sustainable excellence for decades without sacrificing what matters most. Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:43 Krystal's Military Background 05:20 Transition to Civilian Life and Nursing 07:05 Mental Health Nursing Journey 08:55 Challenges in Youth Mental Health 10:21 Resilience and Personal Ambition 27:45 Sustainable Leadership and Work-Life Balance Key Takeaways Key TakeawaysThe Only Consistency is Change "That's the only consistency to a work-life balance is that it's consistently changing." - Krystal Bronnekant The Wave Approach to Excellence "It's up and down throughout your whole life, and it's never gonna be perfectly 50% to my family and 50% to my work because... some days I give 80 and some days I'm only able to give 20." The Door Problem "What's on the other side is a reality where they were high achievers, they did great things and now... they don't have close friendships. Don't have a purpose." Sustainable Leadership Truth "Sustainable leadership is not about perfect balance. It's not even close to being about perfect balance. It's about being brave enough to open doors even when you don't know what's waiting on the other side." - Shelly Rood The Real Courage "Leaders who can sustain their impact for decades aren't the ones with perfect systems. They're the ones that are willing to face reality. Even when it's uncomfortable, they don't run away." Purpose is Everything "I think that is, it gets in the way of a lot of people, whether you have mental illness or not." Framework HighlightsThe Hardcore and At Ease Framework - Generate Momentum Phase: Moving from individual excellence into collaborative excellence through sustainable patterns rather than constant urgency. The Wave-Based Work-Life Integration: Give 100% to the relationship, not 50/50 splitSome seasons demand 80% work focus, others 80% family focusIntentional shifts between high-intensity periods and recoveryConsistency comes from the pattern, not the daily balance Warning Signs of Unsustainable Patterns: Chronic fatigue despite adequate sleep (7-8 hours)Loss of enjoyment in normally pleasurable activities (like reading for Krystal)Operating from constant urgency instead of strategic wavesInability to "open the door" to new opportunities The Three-Part Balance: Work, Family, Self - "You have to take care of yourself" Stories FeaturedKrystal's Military Journey: Decided at age 11 to join Navy, influenced by grandfather's serviceEnlisted 10 days after 18th birthday, served 4 years active dutyTwo deployments to Persian GulfChallenging transition to civilian life at 22 with lack of structure and purpose The Parent Problem in Youth Mental Health: Parents bringing children saying "fix them" while refusing to examine chaotic home...

    41 min
  5. Why High Achievers Can't See the Resources Right in Front of Them

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    Why High Achievers Can't See the Resources Right in Front of Them

    Episode 13 Show Notes: "From Scarcity to Abundance: The Essential Foundation for Resourceful Action" Episode DescriptionIf you're tired of feeling like there's never enough—never enough time, resources, or support to achieve what you know you're capable of—this episode is for you. Host Shelly Rood explores what it means to take resourceful action when you're operating from abundance instead of scarcity, and what Seneca understood about turning constraints into advantages. You'll discover the resource audit that reveals you have 3-5 times more capabilities than you realize and the mindset shift that transforms limitations into competitive advantages. Timestamps00:00 The Power of a Single Question 02:39 Embracing Abundance Thinking 07:10 Lessons from Stoic Philosophy 10:30 Essentialism in Modern Leadership 25:55 Addressing Harassment at Veteran Events 29:30 Understanding the Four Types of Capital 32:44 Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance Thinking 36:56 Practical Steps for Resourceful Action Key TakeawaysThe Greatest Opportunity for Dreamers and Innovators"We are living in the absolute best time in history for pirates, dreamers, and innovators to move forward and take action." - Christopher Lochhead Constraints as Advantages"The universe is change. Every ending becomes fuel for new opportunities when you stop fighting what is and start building from where you are." Resource Management Wisdom"Every porkchop comes with peas. You pile more porkchops on your plate, you get more peas, and pretty soon those peas are falling all over the place." - Otis Pickett Liberation from Regret"Your regret is not a resource—it's a prison, and you hold the key." Deep Reverence Principle"That's essentialism—not rushing through to check a box, but asking what does this moment deserve?" Framework HighlightsThe Hardcore and At Ease Framework - Resourceful Action Phase: Moving from foundational work (Tactical Center + Ambition Alignment) into the first blue ring of taking resourceful action with abundance thinking. Category Pirates Four Types of Capital: Financial Capital - Budget, equipment, subscriptions, time blocks you controlHuman (Relationship) Capital - Skills, team capabilities, network connections, expertiseSocial (Reputation) Capital - Reputation, decision-maker access, platform, industry relationshipsCreative (Intellectual) Capital - Ideas, intellectual property, unique perspective, proprietary processes The Peas and Porkchops Framework: Every major resource (porkchop) comes with supporting tasks and requirements (peas). Understanding the full picture prevents overcommitment and reveals hidden costs. Stories FeaturedChristopher Lochhead and Category Pirates on why now is the best time for actionPersonal journey: divorce, military career changes, and building from setbacksChief Master Sergeant Modock's retirement ceremony and deep reverenceOtis Pickett, the Southern GM in seersucker suits and resource wisdomWoman Veteran Strong Care Corners vs. vendor table exhaustionIntelligence operation: "Perfect information is the enemy of good action"Tech manager blind to existing video editing capabilitiesEntrepreneur who built MVP for $5K instead of waiting for $200K funding Action ItemsThis Week's Challenge: Complete the 30-minute Resource Audit Create four documents labeled with each capital typeSpend 7-8 minutes listing everything you have access to in each categoryFor...

    52 min
  6. What Makes Us Hardcore (And Why That's Not Your Problem to Fix)

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    What Makes Us Hardcore (And Why That's Not Your Problem to Fix)

    Episode 12 Show Notes: "What Makes Us Hardcore (And Why That's Not Your Problem to Fix)"Episode DescriptionIf you're tired of feeling like people just don't get why you jump in before you have it all figured out, this episode is for you. Host Shelly Rood explores what it means to build your tactical center when you're someone who learns by doing, and what Thomas Paine understood about choosing your few over convincing the many. You'll discover how to spot who's actually in your category and the simple shift that stops you from exhausting yourself on people who will never understand your approach. Timestamps00:00 - Introduction and Show Overview01:28 - Understanding the Hardcore Doer03:33 - The Journey of a Hardcore Doer05:29 - Embracing Action-Oriented Leadership08:07 - Finding and Collaborating with Your People17:34 - Practical Steps to Recognize and Connect26:59 - Conclusion and Call to Action Key TakeawaysThe Hardcore Doer Category"I represent a category of people who are hardcore about the process of figuring it out. We're the ones who don't wait for permission, and we try things before we're ready." Summer Soldiers vs. Patriots"You don't win with summer soldiers. You win with dedicated patriots who will stand when everyone else is sitting down. You win with people who understand that the mission is bigger than their comfort." Beyond Coordination to Collaboration"Don't ask things like, what can you do for my vision? Instead, ask, what can we build together that neither one of us could create alone?" Framework HighlightsThe Hardcore and At Ease Framework (T.A.R.G.E.T.): T - Tactical Center: "I will figure this out by doing this"A - Ambition Alignment: Align energy with people who build thingsR - Resourceful Action: Use what you have, where you areG - Generate Momentum: Individual action becomes exponential when we find our peopleE - Expect Excellence: Refine through repetition, not perfect planningT - Trust the Process: Taking action creates clarity Three-Step Category Recognition SystemOwn Your Category - Stop apologizing for being action-orientedRecognize Other Category Members - Look for people who build while others planLean Into Your People - Move from coordination to true collaboration Stories FeaturedCoaching call with veteran who was "jealous of people who have it figured out"Grandfather's construction company wisdom: "A project is never finished until it has a little bit of your blood in it"Woman Veteran Strong project origin story with Chaplain Brian WebbAlison Krauss and Union Station concert experienceThomas Paine's "summer soldiers and sunshine patriots" quote Action ItemsThis Week's Challenge: Identify one other hardcore doer in your sphere and reach out with supportive encouragement (not a networking request or business proposal). Long-term: Redirect energy from trying to convince people who don't get your approach toward supporting those who do. Resources MentionedI only recommend products and services I genuinely use and believe will help you. Full disclosure: https://othersoverself.com/affiliate-disclaimer/ Snow Leopard

    32 min
  7. Ambition Alignment: When Personal Drive Meets Organizational Reality

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    Ambition Alignment: When Personal Drive Meets Organizational Reality

    Episode 11: Ambition Alignment: When Personal Drive Meets Organizational Reality How a rocking chair thrown into a wall taught one leader everything about maintaining your principles when trusted systems fail you. Episode Description Host Shelly Rood shares her vulnerable story of facing false AWOL charges in the Army Reserves and a marriage crisis that revealed the gap between personal ambition and organizational reality. Through the contrasting examples of Alexander the Great's destructive conquest versus Augustine's principled influence, she explores the second element of the Hardcore and At Ease framework - Ambition Alignment - and why grounding your drive in values first determines whether you gain the world or lose your soul. Ambitious leaders will discover practical strategies for navigating values conflicts across work, family, and community while maintaining integrity and effectiveness. Key Takeaways Your principled approach and genuine desire to serve don't automatically translate into smooth organizational experiences - even mission-driven organizations have messy realities that can leave good people behindThe alignment you're seeking comes from clarity about your principles first, not from trying to force every group around you to match your exact standardsWhen you hit the Ambition Alignment ring without Tactical Center grounding, you can achieve incredible external results while losing your internal compass - success without values foundation creates more opportunities to compromise, not fewerSometimes the most values-aligned thing you can do is leave before the system damages your ability to serve elsewhere - strategic patience is important, but so is recognizing when you've exhausted alignment opportunitiesYou can fight for what matters to you and win, even when initial friction makes it seem impossible - the system eventually recognized what was true about character all along through 100% retention, three more years of notable security clearance access, and honorable discharge Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:13 Personal Story: Ambition vs. Organizational Reality 04:00 Leadership Challenges and Moral Injury 05:46 Historical Examples: Alexander the Great vs. Augustine of Hippo 10:21 Practical Framework for Ambitious Leaders 34:58 Conclusion and Call to Action Resources Mentioned Episode 7: "Your Ambition: Biggest Asset or Biggest Liability?" - Discussion of moral injury in leadership contextsPositive Intelligence Coaching Program - Research methodology for understanding how strengths become interpersonal obstaclesAugustine of Hippo quote: "Late have I loved you... You were within, and I was abroad searching there for you"join.othersoverself.com - Free community for ambitious leaders 30-Day Authentic Alignment Challenge Week 1: Reality Audit Identify where you've been expecting perfect values alignment and practice accepting that perfect doesn't exist anywhere. Make a list of areas where you've been hoping groups will change to match your values. Week 2: Internal Management Practice Catch your blame-focused thinking patterns. Every time you create elaborate stories about why "they" are wrong, redirect that energy toward how you can contribute from your strengths. Week 3: Authentic Contribution Experiments Find at least three ways to serve from your principles while making space for others' different approaches - without requiring them to change first. Week 4: Integration and Boundary Refinement Build systems that preserve your integrity without requiring constant vigilance or constant...

    41 min
  8. Violent Positivity: Doing Extraordinary Things with What You Have Right Now

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    Violent Positivity: Doing Extraordinary Things with What You Have Right Now

    Episode 10 (Aug 26) - Guest: Doug Slocum "Violent Positivity: Doing Extraordinary Things with What You Have Right Now" Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie" Slocum reveals how to inspire rather than intimidate your team while maintaining impossible standards. Episode Description Ever feel like you have to choose between being demanding and being positive? Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie" Slocum, who commanded 5,000 personnel at the largest National Guard base in the country, proves that's a false choice. In this powerful conversation, you'll discover his "violent positivity" leadership philosophy and learn why positivity isn't a personality trait—it's a cognitive choice you make multiple times every day. This episode is essential for any leader who wants to raise the bar without burning people out. Key Takeaways Positivity is a cognitive choice you make multiple times every day, not a natural personality traitThe Hawthorne Effect: When you tell people they're good, they think they're good, act like they're good, and get betterThree people who are 90% accurate working together with proper supervision create an error rate of less than 1 in 1,000There's a critical difference between being direct and being derogatory—you can maintain high standards without tearing people downThe continuum of harm principle: Where on the spectrum of acceptable behavior do you draw the line? The answer is zero tolerance Resources Mentioned "Violent Positivity: A Fighter Pilot's Journey" by Doug "Odie" Slocum - violentpositivity.comjoin.othersoverself.com - Free community for ambitious leadersHardcore and At Ease Framework and T.A.R.G.E.T. methodology I only recommend products and services I genuinely use and believe will help you. Full disclosure: https://othersoverself.com/affiliate-disclaimer/ This Week's Reflection Question What would change if you made positivity a conscious choice instead of waiting to feel positive naturally? Connect With the Show Join the Others Over Self® community: join.othersoverself.comWork with Shelly: info@missionambition.orgFollow on social: @OthersOverSelf • @TheShellyRood Next Episode Preview Ambition Alignment: When Personal Drive Meets Organizational Reality - If your heart doesn't align with where your workplace or organization is headed, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:04 Leadership Philosophy and Writing Journey 07:54 Commanding General Insights and Core Values 23:46 Directive Leadership and Personal Examples 25:40 Zero Tolerance and Organizational Values 31:01 Teamwork, Positivity, and Leadership Lessons Mentioned in this episode: Join the Others Over Self Online Community

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How come some people are always winning? Like they're just running downhill, loving life, while others of us are over here thinking, "if I take a break, everything will break." Are you delivering results from a constant state of urgency? And are you tired of feeling like you're the only one who actually cares about doing exceptional work? The Problem Most Leadership Advice Won't Solve: You're not broken, you're just Hardcore without being At Ease. While leadership wisdom is timeless, today's ambitious leaders face unique modern challenges that require ancient principles applied through current experience. Hardcore and At Ease gives you timeless wisdom applied to modern leadership challenges. Host Shelly Rood and her guests are actively leading teams, building organizations, and implementing proven frameworks right now—bridging ancient principles with current implementation. Join candid conversations with people who are obsessed with excellence as we share what to do every day to minimize stress, make smarter decisions, and finally get the people around us to match our energy. These are raw, candid conversations with current leaders who've figured out how to harness their drive as a competitive advantage. We'll explore how to keep your edge without going over the edge, why your ambition is your greatest asset but can become your biggest liability without the right approach, and how to finally get people to match your energy without burning them out. You'll hear about the Others Over Self® advantage that multiplies impact instead of just creating results, and discover the difference between working harder and working with unstoppable impact. This isn't surface-level business advice. Drawing from 16 years in Military Intelligence and active leadership experience, Shelly addresses the moral, spiritual, and existential challenges high-performers face—from survival guilt and hyper-vigilance to the stigma around seeking help when you're supposed to be the strong one. About Your Host: Shelly C. Rood is a certified business coach, former Military Intelligence Captain, and current leader who's walked the path from frustrated urgency to authentic confidence. She specializes in applying timeless leadership principles to modern team challenges—implementing the Hardcore and At Ease Framework with real teams facing real challenges. Join the thousands of mission-driven leaders who have figured out how to keep their edge without going over the edge. Connect with this community at join.othersoverself.com where you can dive deeper into past episodes, ask questions, and get direct access to additional resources. New episodes every Tuesday.

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