DeDe Halfhill

DeDe Halfhill, a retired Air Force colonel with 25 years of experience advising senior military leaders, shares her unique insights on leadership shaped by gender dynamics. She discusses the emotional labor that defines effective leadership, revealing how perceptions of male vs. female leaders vary. DeDe reflects on her challenges in a male-dominated military and the loneliness that can accompany leadership roles. She emphasizes the importance of mental fitness, vulnerability, and empathy in fostering strong, resilient teams.