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James Garofalo - Co-Founder & CEO, Lokiten Behavioral Health

November 05, 2026 • Matt McCoy

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What does it take to lead when the decisions you make could mean life or death?

In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy sits down with James Garofalo, Army veteran and Co-Founder & CEO of Lokiten Behavioral Health, to explore how military service shaped his approach to leadership, responsibility, and decision-making.

James enlisted in the Army at just 18 years old, leaving for service six weeks after graduating high school. During his 12-month deployment to Iraq, he faced situations that demanded maturity, quick judgment, and accountability far beyond his years.

Now leading a behavioral healthcare organization in Colorado, James reflects on how those early experiences continue to influence his leadership in the civilian world. He also shares his gratitude for the people he served alongside and the lessons that have stayed with him throughout his career.

A powerful reminder that some of life's most valuable leadership lessons come from experiences that challenge us the most.

Tune in to hear how responsibility under pressure can shape a leader for life.

[00:00:00] Matt McCoy: As an Army veteran, how has your military experience shaped your leadership style?

[00:00:05] James Garofalo: That's a great question, Matt. I think, you know, ultimately my time in the military, particularly I enlisted at a very young age. I was 18, left six weeks after graduating high school, and at that time,

[00:00:18] James Garofalo: this was 2006,

[00:00:19] James Garofalo: at that time the war was going on in Iraq.

[00:00:22] James Garofalo: I spent 12 months over there during that time, and this isn't an experience that's exclusive to just myself, I'm sure a lot of our service men and women experience this, but you get a lot of responsibility at a very young age and very quickly when you're in the military.

[00:00:35] James Garofalo: And so I think when you learn, and you find yourself in situations where you're having to make judgment calls that in some instances can actually mean life or death, that tends to stick with you. And I'm grateful for those experiences and grateful for the people I served alongside with, because for me they did carry with me as I entered into the civilian workspace.

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