February 27, 2024

Finding Purpose in Your Post Military Career (E191)

When I meet with junior military officers JMOs to discuss their career goals, I ask them, “What will make a happy, successful career for you?” I deliberately ask them an open ended question to leave a lot of space on where they can take their answer. I might hear things like, “Using my technical skills,” … Continue reading “Finding Purpose in Your Post Military Career (E191)”

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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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October 7, 2010

JMO OPTEMPO and Time to Prepare for a Business Career

As I travel to military bases and meet face-to-face with Junior Military Officers (JMOs), I am finding that the combination of the high military OPTEMPO and the enormous amount of information on business and a career transition is overwhelming some JMOs and causing them to inadequately plan and prepare for a successful transition.  The consequences … Continue reading “JMO OPTEMPO and Time to Prepare for a Business Career”

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September 2, 2009

Lessons for a JMO Starting a Business Career – Part 2

When you first start your business career, your level of responsibility may not be at the same level as when you left the military.  This is a short term issue until you learn the operation, customers, products or services.  While you are learning and ramping up your responsibilities, find as many opportunities as you possibly … Continue reading “Lessons for a JMO Starting a Business Career – Part 2”

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