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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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Recent Episodes

S1E51 When You've Gone Over the Edge (And How to Come Back)

Jun 09, 2026 53m

Episode 51 - Kevin Barnhill: "When You've Gone Over the Edge (And How to Come Back)"You know exactly what you're doing—cutting people off mid-sentence, getting short, getting harsh—and you can't seem…

S1E50 Why Women Veterans Keep Getting Misread: What 242 Just Told Us

Jun 02, 2026 28m

Episode 50: "Why Women Veterans Keep Getting Misread: What 242 Just Told Us"You show up. You read the room. You fill what needs filling before anyone asks. And somehow you still leave feeling like…

S1E49 When Opposite People Become Your Greatest Asset

May 26, 2026 52m

Episode 49: "When Opposite People Become Your Greatest Asset"You know that person at work who makes decisions the opposite way you do? Who needs things from people that you don't want to give? What…

S1E48 Building a Category Instead of Writing a Book: The Strategic Decisions That Shape It

May 19, 2026 27m

Episode 48: "Building a Category Instead of Writing a Book: The Strategic Decisions That Shape It"The Book: The Wilderness and the Wildflower: Naming the Language of Women VeteransYou're building…

S1E47 Double Middle Fingers and a Homecoming

May 12, 2026 1h 2m

Episode 47 — Adam Castillo: "Double Middle Fingers and a Homecoming"Hardcore and At Ease | Mission Ambition, LLCYou gave everything to a country that claimed to want you back. So what do you do when…

S1E46 Built for a Different Body: How to Claim the Skills Nobody Documented

May 05, 2026 21m

Episode 46: "Built for a Different Body: How to Claim the Skills Nobody Documented"Hardcore and At Ease | Powered by Others Over Self®You did the work. You figured it out. Everyone celebrated the…

S1E45 How to Prove Your Value So Others Carve Out a Place for You

Apr 28, 2026 1h 5m

Episode 45 — Angie Lommen: "How to Prove Your Value So Others Carve Out a Place for You"You have been putting in the work. Doing more than was asked. Saying yes before you had all the answers. And…

S1E44 The Curse of Knowledge Is Costing You Customers

Apr 21, 2026 33m

Episode 44: "The Curse of Knowledge Is Costing You Customers" of Hardcore and At Ease - powered by Others Over Self®You have poured yourself into your offer. You know every corner of it. So why are…

S1E43 Stop Waiting to Build What Only You Can See

Apr 14, 2026 54m

Episode 43 - Melissa Washington: "Stop Waiting to Build What Only You Can See"You can see exactly what's missing. You know you're the one to fill it. But you're waiting for the plan, the money, the…

S1E42 How to Receive the Support You've Been Building for Everyone Else

Apr 07, 2026 45m

Episode 42: "How to Receive the Support You've Been Building for Everyone Else"You can see exactly what everyone around you needs. Recognizing it in yourself is a different skill entirely — and many…

S1E41 The Caretaking Wilderness: How to Keep Your Edge Without Losing Yourself

Mar 31, 2026 55m

Episode 41: "The Caretaking Wilderness: How to Keep Your Edge Without Losing Yourself"Ever feel like you might be running on empty and nobody would even notice. Are you managing the household, the…

S1E40 Selfridge Air Show Canceled: Whose Car Are You Looking For?

Mar 24, 2026 38m

Hardcore and At EaseEpisode 40 - John Stolz: "Selfridge Air Show Canceled: Whose Car Are You Looking For?"When the world is at war and the mission calls everyone away, what's left standing is…

S1E39 When the Path Disappears: Welcome to the Wilderness

Mar 17, 2026 32m

Episode 39: "When the Path Disappears: Welcome to the Wilderness"You're not falling apart. You're in terrain that has no name yet. And that's exactly the problem.Most frameworks for ambitious people…

S1E38 When the World Won't Calm Down: Leading from Your Center

Mar 10, 2026 52m

Episode 38 - Erin Dunn: "When the World Won't Calm Down: Leading from Your Center"You can't eliminate the chaos. But you can stop letting it run you. What if the real leadership skill isn't handling…

S1E37 When the System Has You: Keeping Your Standards Intact Anyway

Mar 03, 2026 29m

Episode 37: "When the System Has You: Keeping Your Standards Intact Anyway"You did everything right. So why is the institution coming after you? What happens to your leadership identity when…

S1E36 How to Build Momentum Without Burning Out Your Mission

Feb 24, 2026 42m

Episode 36 – Host Shelly Rood interviews Vicky Rowinski & Kelley Lovati: "How to Build Momentum Without Burning Out Your Mission" on Hardcore and At Ease - powered by Others Over Self®You're…

S1E35 How to Build Systems That Scale Your Expertise Without Waiting for Perfect

Feb 17, 2026 44m

Episode 35: "How to Build Systems That Scale Your Expertise Without Waiting for Perfect"For eight years, you've been sitting on knowledge that could help thousands. But you're waiting for the perfect…

S1E34 The Scent of Trauma: Reclaiming Control When Everything Feels Like Too Much

Feb 10, 2026 51m

Episode 34: "The Scent of Trauma: Reclaiming Control When Everything Feels Like Too Much"You're in the grocery store and suddenly you want to abandon your cart and run. The networking event has you…

S1E33 When Competitors Multiply Impact: Building Regional Excellence Through Strategic Collaboration

Feb 03, 2026 42m

Episode 33 - Vicki Selva: "When Competitors Multiply Impact: Building Regional Excellence Through Strategic Collaboration"What if your biggest competitors could become your greatest force…

S1E32 How to Set Boundaries Without Losing Your Mission-First Edge

Jan 27, 2026 1h 2m

EPISODE 32 - "How to Set Boundaries Without Losing Your Mission-First Edge"If you're the person everyone counts on to hold the line, who's holding the line for you?This is the conversation we don't…

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