Jul 14, 2025 · 1h 27m
Colby Broadwater served for 34 years in the US Army, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant General. Colby commanded at every level, from platoon to numbered Army and Joint Task Force. Colby's roles included Office of The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, US European Command, NATO, and much more. Among many distinguished commands, Colby commanded operations in Turkey and Northern Iraq as Commander, Joint Task Force North during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 🎖️ Some of Colby's awards include the Joint Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and many more. Today, Colby is president of the American College of the Building Arts, the only college of its type now in its 20th year. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Colby's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colby-broadwater-b2a21924/ ➡︎ Business: https://acba.edu/ Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Colby Broadwater's Military Journey 04:07 Growing Up in a Military Family 07:04 Early Military Career and Experiences 13:06 Leadership and Command Philosophy 19:07 Transitioning Through Ranks and Responsibilities 25:22 Training and Preparing for Desert Storm 31:07 NATO Command and International Collaboration 37:05 Operation Iraqi Freedom: Challenges and Insights 45:23 Navigating Diplomatic Challenges in Military Operations 49:44 Confronting Ethical Dilemmas in Military Orders 58:27 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 01:02:47 Building a Unique Educational Institution 01:10:41 Advice for Veterans on Transitioning Careers 01:21:03 Insights on Family and Military Service 01:23:06 Recommended Reading for Leadership Development 01:27:05 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark