Packing Up the Uniform — Unpacking the Truth

Scott Stalker led at the highest levels of U.S. national security for more than 30 years. Then one day, his career ended with a call. He didn’t ask to retire, and he wasn’t ready for what came next.

In this episode, Scott talks openly about what it felt like to leave the uniform behind, how he processed the emotional weight of transition, and how he began rebuilding his purpose. We dig into identity, resilience, the quiet moments that followed retirement, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

We cover:

• The reality of losing a role that defined you

• Why he boxed up his medals and left them for his daughters

• How physical habits helped ground him

• What identity and leadership mean after service

Scott’s new book Left of Leadership: The Prequel to Success explores the mindset leaders need before they step into positions of influence and shares lessons from his remarkable journey.

Learn more and connect with Scott:

Website: https://stalkersolutions.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/s2stalkersolutions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottstalker/

Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LEFT-LEADERSHIP-Scott-H-Stalker/dp/1960299913