The Adaptive Mindset
Hosted by Brett Gallant, founder of Adaptive Office Solutions, The Adaptive Mindset is the podcast for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to embrace change, overcome limiting beliefs, and grow both personally and professionally. Through compelling stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies, each episode empowers you to adapt, lead, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. From mindset shifts to business resilience and cybersecurity, this is your go-to resource for unlocking your full potential.
The Adaptive Mindset
Leading Through Adversity: Courage, Leadership, and Taking Action with Keni Thomas
In episode 8 of The Adaptive Mindset, Brett Gallant interviews Keni Thomas, a Combat Veteran of 3rd Ranger Battalion and the Founder of Downrange Advanced Leadership Academy, as he shares his incredible story of courage, leadership, and the importance of stepping up in challenging times.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion that highlights the intersection of leadership, security, and mindset.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:02:34] Leadership and servant leadership.
[00:04:10] Hard times reveal true character.
[00:09:41] The gut punch of reality.
[00:12:20] Servant leadership and personal impact.
[00:16:39] Teamwork and human connection.
[00:20:42] Valor in the Battle of Mogadishu.
[00:26:21] Taking action in crises.
[00:28:44] Trust them and let them lead.
[00:32:19] Taking ownership in leadership.
[00:37:08] Leadership and communication dynamics.
[00:12:45] Digital age adaptability.
QUOTES
- "You can get to places where you're ultimately going to go much faster if you seek out help. and have the wisdom to surround yourself with experts. I believe in teaming together, everyone achieves more." - Brett Gallant
- "You only have three choices right now. You can lead, you can follow, or get out of the way. These are all viable choices, but make a decision." - Keni Thomas
- "We are fearfully and wonderfully made one of a kind creations with everything we need to take care of the people around us and step into the situations and then you just have to keep remembering when we need you is when it's hard." - Keni Thomas
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Brett Gallant
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett_gallant/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.gallant.9
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-gallant-97805726/
Keni Thomas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenithomas/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenithomas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keni-thomas-412aaa41/
WEBSITES
Adaptive Office Solutions: https://www.adaptiveoffice.ca/
Keni Thomas: https://kenithomas.com/
Downrange Advanced Leadership Academy: https://downrangers.com/