After 30 years in the US Navy, retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett has learned a lot about effectively leading at the highest levels.

She is insightful in everything that matters most if you want to learn how to lead with integrity, humility, humor, and compassion. Today, Danelle Barrett is a sought-after board director, speaker, and leadership coach.

During her time as an Admiral, she served as the director of current operations at US Cyber Command and as the Navy Cyber Security Division Director and deputy chief information officer on the Chief of Naval Operations Staff.

In her last role, she led the strategy and execution of enterprise IT improvements, cyber security efforts, and cloud operations for over 700,000 personnel across the globe. She is the author of the new book Rock the Boat: Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader.

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What Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett and I Discuss:

We spend an hour discussing what it takes to have a successful career. …We discuss how to lead when the PRESSURE IS AT ITS HIGHEST and the clock is ticking. Her guidance is precise, and she offers countless sea stories throughout the interview, including poking fun at herself, that illustrate the core pillars of servant leadership.

We explore the following topics:

Why mentoring matters
How to manage expectations
The keys to effective communication
Work-life balance
Finding inspiration
Overcoming biases
Guarding your reputation as a leader
How you learn from jerks
and so much more

Where to Find Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett

* Website: https://www.danellebarrett.com/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentoringwiththeadmiral/

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentoringwiththeadmiral1

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentoringwitht2

Show Links

* Want to hear more leadership advice about how to handle risks, check out my interview with Admiral James Stavridis: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/

* Do you want to learn how to be a leader with moral courage? Listen to my episode with VADM Sandy Stosz: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/

* Are you interested in learning the keys to personal growth? Listen to my interview with VADM Ted Carter: https://passionstruck.com/the-key-to-personal-growth-ted-carter/

* Have you ever found yourself in turbulent seas? Check out Read Admiral Tim Gallaudet's advice: https://passionstruck.com/tim-gallaudet-leading-in-turbulent-times/

* My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/

* My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/

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Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett (Ret.) On Leading with Integrity, Humility, and Humor EP 180