November 15, 2022

Episode 161 – The 8 Stages for Military Officer to Business Leader

Successfully transitioning from military officer to business leader is a strategic multistep process.  In my 23 plus years as a military to business headhunter and recruiter, I have coached 5,000+ junior officers through the 8 stages of a military to business transition. In this 30-minute podcast, I explain the 8 Stages of the Transition to … Continue reading “Episode 161 – The 8 Stages for Military Officer to Business Leader”

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June 21, 2021

Episode 126 – How to Answer Interview Questions about Problem Solving and Project Management

Problem solving and project management are closely related, but they are not exactly the same.  Personally, I differentiate them this way: Problem: I am getting one result when I am expecting or need a different one. Project: I like quality guru, J.M. Juran’s, definition “a problem that has been scheduled for a solution.” This podcast … Continue reading “Episode 126 – How to Answer Interview Questions about Problem Solving and Project Management”

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March 15, 2021

Episode 119 – Tips on Answering Interview Questions About Short- and Long-Term Goals

I am frequently asked, “How do I answer the interview question, ‘What are your short- and long-term goals?’ when I’m not sure what I want to do for a career in business right now?” Over the past few years, we’ve written a couple of blog posts on this topic.  One of the comprehensive posts was … Continue reading “Episode 119 – Tips on Answering Interview Questions About Short- and Long-Term Goals”

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February 26, 2019

Episode 68: How To Reduce Risk In The Junior Military Officer Transition

The junior military officer transition can be risky.  You are changing industries, companies, positions and most likely location.  You have to resign 4-9 months in advance without a job already in hand.  A lot can happen in that time to the economy and the job market.  If you have a family or a spouse/significant other, they … Continue reading "Episode 68: How To Reduce Risk In The Junior Military Officer Transition" Read More
October 11, 2018

Developing Your Knowledge Before You Make the Transition from the Military to Corporate America

What do you know about Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen, or Consultative Selling? How about Six Sigma, Process Excellence, Self-Directed Work Teams, Risk Management or Change Management?   The JMO candidates who have succeeded in their career search understood these business concepts, but more importantly, related their military background to them and bring the topics … Continue reading “Developing Your Knowledge Before You Make the Transition from the Military to Corporate America”

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November 27, 2017

The Interview Mindset – A Practical Exercise

During a recent interview preparation workshop I delivered to our DPP candidates, I “dusted off” an exercise I hadn’t used in a while. I’ve found this particular exercise to be effective in illustrating a basic premise of interviewing, and I thought it would be worthwhile to share. Here’s the exercise: 1)      Take out a sheet … Continue reading “The Interview Mindset – A Practical Exercise”

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December 27, 2016

Cameron-Brooks Podcast Episode 15: Manufacturing Team Leader to Business Development

Josh Buchanan is a former Army Infantry officer who made the transition from military to business in 2010.  Josh started his business career with the Reynolds Group in Jacksonville, IL and earned his MBA while working with Reynolds.  He was selected to be a part of a CEO focus group, and due to that opportunity, … Continue reading "Cameron-Brooks Podcast Episode 15: Manufacturing Team Leader to Business Development" Read More
October 26, 2011

Meaningful Work

In late September I wrote a Career Tip on finding meaning in one’s work.  I received a lot of positive feedback about it, so I wanted to post it on our blog as well.  I normally do not post our Career Tips on the blog, so if you want to read other career tips, you … Continue reading “Meaningful Work”

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October 6, 2009

JMO Leadership Lessons from General Tommy Franks

General Tommy Franks was speaking recently at a Conference in Austin, TX on the topic of Leadership.  Typical of General Franks, he talked about leadership with a kind of common sense that today seems to be pretty uncommon.  General Franks told a story of a young lieutenant who declared his intention to one day become … Continue reading “JMO Leadership Lessons from General Tommy Franks”

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March 25, 2009

Challenges Create Leadership Opportunities for Cameron-Brooks Alumni and Candidates

There is a silver lining for leaders in today’s tough economic climate.  While challenging, the problems create opportunities for leaders to bring value to their organization.  Those currently serving, or who have previously served in military leadership positions during war time, understand this.  The time when military leaders make their greatest contribution is during war.  … Continue reading “Challenges Create Leadership Opportunities for Cameron-Brooks Alumni and Candidates”

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