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Soft Power ProjectFinding Collective Solutions In Uncertain Situations With Dede HalfhillIn this conversation, retired US Air Force Colonel DeDe Halfhill shares her journey of transitioning from a traditional leadership style to one that embraces authenticity and vulnerability. She discusses the challenges of self-doubt, the importance of setting boundaries, and the need for clarity in communication. Dede emphasizes the significance of soft power in leadership, which focuses on building relationships and fostering a supportive environment. The discussion also touches on the loneliness often felt by leaders, particularly men, and the role women can play in creating safe spaces for emotional expression. Overall, the conversation highlights the evolving nature of leadership...
2026-03-1252 min
Marli WilliamsFrom Burnout to Belonging: How Leaders Can Address LonelinessWhat if the root of your exhaustion isn’t burnout, but loneliness? In this thought-provoking episode, DeDe HalfHill—retired Air Force colonel turned leadership expert—shares vulnerable stories about the hidden costs of leadership and reveals why addressing “the messy human side” is non-negotiable. Together Marli & DeDe explore the power of authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and what happens when leaders give themselves and their teams permission to be real. You’ll hear surprising examples from the military and beyond, plus practical mindset shifts for navigating chaos, self-doubt, and the ever-present imposter syndrome. Ready to upgrade your leadership toolkit and banish the m...
2026-02-1849 min
Up ArrowUp Arrow Podcast | Life or Death: The #1 Leadership Blind Spot That Will Cost You Millions With DeDe HalfhillDeDe Halfhill is the Founder and Principal Consultant at TAIOH Partners, a leadership consulting firm. As a retired US Air Force Colonel, keynote speaker, and advisor, she has over 25 years of leadership experience, including advising the Commander General in Iraq and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. DeDe has developed the Master the Unseen framework — the hidden and emotional dynamics shaping alignment, trust, and momentum in teams.
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Leaders often believe that data, KPIs, and dashboards tell the whole story of their organization. Yet, beneath the numbers are unspoken emotions and hidden dynamics that...
2025-09-091h 11
Up Arrow PodcastLife or Death: The #1 Leadership Blind Spot That Will Cost You Millions With DeDe HalfhillDeDe Halfhill is the Founder and Principal Consultant at TAIOH Partners, a leadership consulting firm. As a retired US Air Force Colonel, keynote speaker, and advisor, she has over 25 years of leadership experience, including advising the Commander General in Iraq and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. DeDe has developed the Master the Unseen™ framework — the hidden and emotional dynamics shaping alignment, trust, and momentum in teams. In this episode… Leaders often believe that data, KPIs, and dashboards tell the whole story of their organization. Yet, beneath the numbers are unspoken emotions and hidden dynamics that dri...
2025-09-091h 11
HeartTalk52: Everyday Courage with DeDe HalfhillDeDe Halfhill is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Keynote Speaker, and Advisor helping leaders Master the Unseen™: the messy, human side of leadership most people avoid, but everyone feels. She has spent 25 years leading teams through incredibly tough situations - advising the Commanding General in Iraq during intense combat operations, guiding the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs through some of the most turbulent moments of our time, and taking a front-row seat to countless high-stakes leadership decisions.But the most important lessons she learned didn’t come from the high-stakes, dramatic moments. They came...
2025-09-0248 min
Multifamily Media Network004 - The Mindset Shift Every Leader Needs with DeDe HalfhillHave you ever felt the pressure to constantly prove yourself—to be tougher, louder, or more polished just to be taken seriously? In this powerful episode, Shanenn Bryant sits down with retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and leadership expert DeDe Halfhill https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedehalfhill/ to unpack the heavy cost of trying to "earn your worth" in leadership spaces. Together, they dive deep into how our highlight reels, social conditioning, and self-doubt distort our leadership journeys—especially for women.From military experience to corporate culture, DeDe brings raw insight and practical wisd...
2025-05-0644 min
A Bit of OptimismDoes Gender Change How We Lead? with Retired Colonel DeDe HalfhillIs there such a thing as female leadership? Or is gender not a factor?DeDe Halfhill would say yes and no. A retired Air Force colonel, Dede spent 20 years in the military, where she advised some of the military’s most powerful leaders during the War in Iraq.She was often the only woman in the room for weeks on end. And while DeDe found the principles of leadership to be universal, there was no denying her experience as a woman leader was different from the men.DeDe is an old friend of mi...
2025-03-1840 min
PWE & ME Podcast085: Vulnerability and Curiosity: DeDe Halfhill’s Secrets to Leading with AuthenticityIn this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I’m joined by DeDe Halfhill, a distinguished retired Air Force colonel, leadership consultant, and coach. DeDe shares her remarkable journey through 25 years of military service, including her pivotal moments in leadership that shaped her career and personal growth. As a former senior advisor to the Department of Defense and a commander of Air Force bases, DeDe offers profound insights on authentic leadership, vulnerability, and personal transformation. DeDe’s extensive military experience has been widely recognized, with Brené Brown describing her as one of her leadership heroes. Throughout the episode, DeDe...
2024-09-1752 min
Evolve: A New Era of Leadership085: Vulnerability and Curiosity: DeDe Halfhill’s Secrets to Leading with AuthenticityIn this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I’m joined by DeDe Halfhill, a distinguished retired Air Force colonel, leadership consultant, and coach. DeDe shares her remarkable journey through 25 years of military service, including her pivotal moments in leadership that shaped her career and personal growth. As a former senior advisor to the Department of Defense and a commander of Air Force bases, DeDe offers profound insights on authentic leadership, vulnerability, and personal transformation. DeDe’s extensive military experience has been widely recognized, with Brené Brown describing her as one of her leadership heroes. Throu...
2024-09-1752 min
Leading With HeartEveryday Courage: Leading Up, Down, and Around - Interview with DeDe HalfhillListen in for a motivational journey about everyday courageous leadership! In this episode of "Leading with Heart," I am joined again on the podcast (check out episode 38) with the amazing DeDe Halfhill, a retired United States Air Force colonel whose wisdom and empathy will light up your leadership toolkit.Today, we are talking about how shifting conversations from "who's tired" to "who's lonely" can transform your team dynamics. DeDe reveals how practicing everyday courage can be as rewarding as it is essential, sharing personal stories and practical tips to help you lead with authenticity, empathy, and self-awareness.
2024-06-2657 min
1 Mile 1 Veteran(Part 2) 3 Truths They Don't Teach You About Leadership with Retired Col. Dede HalfhillPart 2: In this episode of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast, Retired Air Force Colonel Dede Halfhill shares her journey of leadership and vulnerability. With 25 years of leadership experience, Dede delves into the importance of addressing shame, the power of empathy, and the impact of sharing personal struggles. She provides insights on how leaders can support mental health issues and offers a message of hope for those currently struggling. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on leadership, empathy, and overcoming personal challenges. Visit dedehalfhill.com for more information. To listen to the full episode, please visit our Pa...
2024-06-1221 min1 Mile 1 Veteran(Part 1) 3 Truths They Don't Teach You About Leadership with Retired Col. Dede HalfhillPart 1: In this episode of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast, Retired Air Force Colonel Dede Halfhill shares her journey of leadership and vulnerability. With 25 years of leadership experience, Dede delves into the importance of addressing shame, the power of empathy, and the impact of sharing personal struggles. She provides insights on how leaders can support mental health issues and offers a message of hope for those currently struggling. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on leadership, empathy, and overcoming personal challenges. Visit dedehalfhill.com for more information. To listen to the full episode, please visit our Pa...
2024-06-1223 minLeading With HeartWholehearted Leadership and Shifting the Culture with Col (Ret) DeDe HalfhillDo you know what being an empathetic leader truly looks like? Today on the podcast I am joined by the incredible Col (Ret) Dede Halfhill for a raw and real conversation about it. Dede Halfhill was featured in Brené Brown’s book "Dare to Lead." We are diving into Dede’s experiences that had Brené Brown writing about her and chatting more about the power of vulnerability, empathy, and the critical role of open conversations in building trust and connection.Col Halfhill shares her journey from her experiences at the Pentagon to her current coaching practice, highlighting the evo...
2024-03-2758 min
The Weekly Take from CBREYou Oughta Know: Improving productivity starts with understanding your teamU.S. Air Force veteran and consultant DeDe Halfhill discusses effective leadership qualities, debunks management myths and shares tactics for team-building and improving productivity.Insights to Share from DeDe Halfhill: · Creating a culture of open feedback is incredibly important for those in leaderships roles but often hard to achieve given the power differential with subordinates.· Empathy is critical to good leadership.· The effective integration of diversity is a critical skill for future leaders.
2024-01-1636 min
The Brain Surgeon's TakeDede Halfhill - The Art of LeadershipA revered leader with 25 years of command experience, DeDe has been described by Dr. Brené Brown as one of her “leadership heroes and a total badass.” She has held several pivotal roles, including as an advisor to the Department of Defense’s top leader, commander of Air Force bases in Barksdale and Iraq, a national security fellow at Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, congressional fellow advising an Indiana senator, senior advisor to the Air Force chief of staff, and chief public affairs officer for the Thunderbirds.No stranger to high-stress environments: As a senior ad...
2023-11-0140 min
In The Doctor's ChairForce Multipliers & Questioning How You to Show Up in the World with DeDe HalfhillToday, DeDe describes her journey from military insider to emotional intelligence expert and how she learned a new way to support young leaders. She discusses the small steps you can take to encourage young people in your life.She talks about the value of looking inward and the importance of reflecting on your accomplishments to understand how you show up in the world. We deliberate on enhancing creativity using tools like stillness and spending time in nature. DeDe educates us about vulnerability and shares some stories about the resistance she faced when trying to get members of...
2023-03-1535 min
Wiser ConversationsReflecting on 2020: Col DeDe HalfhillDeDe Halfhill has been called “one of her leadership heroes and a total badass" by Brené Brown.In this mini-episode we delve into how to approach difficult conversations by putting vulnerability at the center. Featured in Brené Brown’s book ‘Dare to Lead’ and on 60 Minutes for her candid approach to leadership, DeDe shares both humorous and heartwarming stories about the power of self-awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0205 min
HeroFrontBITESIZE | Let's Talk About Shame| DeDe Halfhill
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2022-05-1811 min
HeroFrontHEROBITES | Strategies for Adjusting to a New Work Environment | DeDe Halfhill - Certified Dare to Lead™ FacilitatorI learned SO much from this talk with DeDe. What an incredible person! I mean seriously this woman does it all and you MUST get to know her. If you liked this clip please check out Episode 13 for the full conversation and let's get after it!
Described by Dr. Brené Brown as one of her “leadership heroes and a total badass” in the New York Times’ bestseller Dare to Lead, U.S. Air Force retired Colonel, DeDe Halfhill, brings her real-world perspective on leadership based on her 25-year accomplished career.
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2021-12-0114 min
Beyond the Meeting Room by ALHIBeyond the Meeting Room with DeDe Halfhill, a U.S. Air Force Retired Colonel and Certified Brene Brown “Dare to Lead” FacilitatorDeDe shares lessons learned over a 25-year military career and how we can harness our humanness, get comfortable in setting boundaries and perfect our own work life balance to become the very best versions of ourselves.
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2021-11-0949 min
Disruptive Storytelling with Military ChangemakersThe Stories We Tell Ourselves: How Stigma FeelsGuest: Retired U.S. Air Force Col. DeDe Halfhill
A retired colonel, who is described by bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown as a leadership hero and “a total badass,” talks about her work as a military leader and “Dare to Lead” facilitator, sharing examples of how she has helped people identify emotions and combat feelings of shame and stigma.
“I think the first thing we have to do is we have to get really comfortable with identifying it, right? Not just brushing those shame experiences, those shame feelings, that feeling of stigma under...
2021-11-0242 min
HeroFrontHEROBITES: DeDe Halfhill on meeting Brené Brown and how she ended up in the best selling book, "Dare To Lead"DeDe is described by Dr. Brené Brown as one of her “leadership heroes and a total badass” in the New York Times’ bestseller Dare to Lead, U.S. Air Force retired Colonel, DeDe Halfhill, brings her real-world perspective on leadership based on her 25-year accomplished career. We discuss her leadership philosophy on understanding the role emotion plays into how we show up as leaders. In her words: “Gaining a granular understanding of our inner emotional world helps give us control over how we show up as leaders. Gaining comfort with the language of emotion helps us help others with the same...
2021-10-2019 min
HeroFrontColonel (Retired) DeDe Halfhill: Vulnerability, Shame, Empathy, and Courage...lets dig in! Ep 16Described by Dr. Brené Brown as one of her “leadership heroes and a total badass” in the New York Times’ bestseller Dare to Lead, U.S. Air Force retired Colonel, DeDe Halfhill, brings her real-world perspective on leadership based on her 25-year accomplished career.
We discuss her leadership philosophy on understanding the role emotion plays into how we show up as leaders. In her words: “Gaining a granular understanding of our inner emotional world helps give us control over how we show up as leaders. Gaining comfort with the language of emotion helps us help others with the same process. Vulnerabi...
2021-08-041h 16
Wiser Conversations12. Vulnerability, the Birthplace of Courage with DeDe HalfhillIf vulnerability is the key to finding courage, how does compassion, kindness, and love play a role in personal growth and leadership?News of the pandemic and climate change leave many of us are feeling vulnerable. Fortunately, it's from this place of vulnerability that we can find the courage to grow and even lead. DeDe Halfhill's unique leadership in the U.S. Air Force got the attention of renowned researcher and author Brené Brown, and her story was told in Brown's bestselling book, "Dare to Lead." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2020-09-2450 min