Season 3: I’m Speaking • October 12, 2021

Leadership, Cybersecurity, and Transformation.

Shana Cosgrove talks to retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett, former deputy CIO of the US Navy, Director of Operations at Cyber Command and Author of ‘Rock the Boat’.

Outspoken Danelle Barrett

In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett, former deputy CIO of the US Navy, Director of Operations at Cyber Command and Author of ‘Rock the Boat’. Danelle talks about what it was like to be a wife and mother while serving the Nation. She goes into the values of communication and importance of the transformational opportunities in life. We also get to hear about the writing and production process of Danelle’s book, Rock the Boat and what made her decide to write. Lastly, Danelle allows us to hear about her past experiences working at Disney World, what she wishes she did differently, and her ‘embarrassing mom moment.’

QUOTES

  • “So, I think sometimes we have to really be mindful and open to whatever’s coming our way. Be a little Semper Gumby, a little flexible, and leap at that opportunity that we just wouldn’t have seen or didn’t see because we were so blind [with] everything we thought we wanted.”– Danelle Barrett [12:20]
  • “So, her dream was just as important as mine and my husband’s. So, there’s ways in families to manage that, but it takes effort, takes some coordination and stuff like that, but you know, you can’t be solely focused on your career yourself. You got to make sure that everybody else’s dreams and aspirations are just as important as yours and taken care of.”– Danelle Barrett [28:56]
  • “…I do believe, you know, as a leader you have to look for those opportunities that are transformational. That will change something for the better.”– Danelle Barrett [36:53]

TIMESTAMPS

  • [00:04] Intro
  • [01:52] Meet Danelle Barrett
  • [02:59] Rock the Boat
  • [03:37] Corporate Boards
  • [04:58] Leaving the Navy
  • [06:58] Going into the Navy and Working in the Pentagon
  • [09:37] Evolution of Technology
  • [10:10] Shifting to Leadership Roles
  • [12:34] Women Going to Sea and the Ships
  • [15:25] Danelle’s Husband and Daughter
  • [16:58] Danelle’s Parents and Siblings
  • [18:47] Being in the Navy as a Mom
  • [22:05] Danelle’s Mother
  • [24:40] Marriage Tips and Familial Communication
  • [28:06] Danelle’s Daughter
  • [30:02] Women in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • [33:11] Hair and Clothing
  • [36:12] Rock the Boat
  • [38:51] Ideas, Visions, and Evolution
  • [41:53] Communication Systems Impacting Cybersecurity
  • [43:51] Writing a Book and the Distribution Process
  • [48:08] Ping Pong and Piano
  • [50:53] Danelle’s Favorite Book
  • [52:02] What Danielle Looks Back on
  • [53:27] Working at Disney World
  • [54:17] Funny Mom Moment
  • [58:39] Outro

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