Visualize then Act with Consistent Preparation and Practice

Prior to the last two blog posts which focused on the June and August Conference lessons learned, I wrote about what I learned in the book Mind Gym by Gary Mack.  I described how I learned the value of setting goals and visualizing both the process and event of reaching those goals.  I have added … Continue reading “Visualize then Act with Consistent Preparation and Practice”

Positive Self-Talk and Visualizing Success

Last week  I wrote a short review on Mind Gym by Gary Mack and committed that I would write a few follow-up blogs from lessons I learned from the book that apply to a JMO conducting a successful transition from the military to business.  This week I want to relate a few of Gary Mack’s … Continue reading “Positive Self-Talk and Visualizing Success”

Interviewing and Preparation Lesson for JMO Military to Business Transition

If you are Junior Military Officer (JMO) and about to make your transition to business, whether you use a JMO headhunter or set up interviews on your own, most recruiters will want to know what you have been doing to prepare for your transition.  However, instead of asking this directly, they may ask you questions such … Continue reading “Interviewing and Preparation Lesson for JMO Military to Business Transition”

Leadership Enthusiasm

I want to follow-up on Scott LePage’s recent post about the June Career Conference where he quoted legendary basketball coach John Wooden. Several years ago Investor’s Business Daily interviewed John Wooden for the Management section of their newspaper.  They reprinted the article after Wooden’s recent passing.   What struck me most about the article was a quote from Coach … Continue reading “Leadership Enthusiasm”

Connecting with Others During the Holidays

Last week I traveled to El Paso , TX and Manhattan, KS to meet with JMO candidates enrolled in the Cameron-Brooks Development and Preparation Program (DPP), as well as other JMOs considering a business career.  I do not get to travel much, though I enjoy it.  One of the things I enjoy most about traveling is the various … Continue reading “Connecting with Others During the Holidays”

Cameron-Brooks JMO Attitude

Last week, a Cameron-Brooks client company recruiter reminded me that she not only prefers Cameron-Brooks JMOs because of their talent and potential but also because of their attitude.  The Cameron-Brooks JMO brings an attitude of “giving” to the organization, focusing on results, investing in self-development and being a team player.  This recruiter is a manager … Continue reading “Cameron-Brooks JMO Attitude”

Thanksgiving Thoughts

This Thanksgiving week I am taking extra time to be more grateful for what I have in my life and career.  I am also working on improving positivity and being conscious of any type of cynical attitude or approach I may have.  Last week I became more aware of cynicism and its negative effects through reading a … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Thoughts”

Integrity Selling Quotes – Part 2

On October 30th, I wrote a blog post on my favorite quotes from the first half of Integrity Selling for the 21st Century by Ron Willingham.  I finished reading the book yesterday (for the third time) and found more insightful quotes about motivation and overcoming obstacles, as well as selling, working and leading with integrity.   In my conversations with … Continue reading “Integrity Selling Quotes – Part 2”

Turning Failure Into a Positive

“It’s okay to fail.”  It’s still hard for me to accept that; and for most JMOs in the Cameron-Brooks program and for Cameron-Brooks alumni, I imagine that is true as well.  It takes a tremendous amount of maturity, self-insight and self-confidence to handle failure the correct way. Here is what I have learned about failure. 1.  If … Continue reading “Turning Failure Into a Positive”

A Lesson from My 4 Year Old Son

As I close out my week today, I want to pass on a lesson learned from my 4-year-old son, Elijah.  But first, some background on my son.  Elijah came to us with his sister two years ago, when he was age two.  In July of this year, we finalized our adoption of Elijah and his … Continue reading “A Lesson from My 4 Year Old Son”