Military Transition
From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership
From CO to CEO is a treasure trove of wisdom for those suffering from the “unknown unknowns” of the transition process or those who seek to clarify their knowledge from someone who has been there before. This book provides the unvarnished truths that will answer most questions and then help veterans ask better questions in light of their new knowledge. From CO to CEO should be assigned reading for all service members and especially those within two years of transitioning.
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From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership
Capt. Toti addresses the million-dollar question for service members–when is the right time to leave the military and start a civilian career? Using relatable examples from his navy career, he methodically guides the reader through common mistakes, attributes needed to succeed, and the defense contractor landscape most veterans transition into. He relates how private industry functions, the potential opportunities for veterans, resumes, targeting jobs, interviewing, and tricky subjects like defining one’s compensation. Capt. Toti is candid as he comments on poor practices, not sugar-coating his words as other civilian self-help books might do.
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Personal Wellness Plan
Are you crushing your fitness test every year, and thinking that’s all your Personal Wellness Plan requires? Be warned, it’s not. Use this!
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Force Drawdown – Layoff Survival Guide
Thought about being laid off from the DoD? Well, if not, we all get out one day. This article highlights what you can do now to get ready for that eventuality, via force drawdown or otherwise.
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Oath of Enlistment – It’s Your Oath!
You’ve taken the Oath of Enlistment to the Constitution, and perhaps administered it, too.
When’s the last time you read the U.S. Constitution or the Declaration of Independence, though? Your perspective on the meaning of those words changes over time. Revisit it now!
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Military Career Transition
Transitioning from the military can be very stressful. The work culture in a private sector company can be very different from the culture of the military. There may be a steep learning curve for military members as they transition from Active Duty. Author and U.S. Army veteran William Kieffer have focused his post-military career on helping veterans successfully make the transition and aiming this book at those in the military to share the perspective of an employer in the private sector.
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Leading Lessons – It’s Your Leadership
The leadership experience from the U.S. Navy prompted my Leading Lessons from multiple leaders, who missed one critical step as they tried passing on good leadership principles: first, know yourself, then know others. Leading Lessions – It’s Your Leadership highlights covers it.
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Lessons from the Navy
Lessons From the Navy is a well-written, professionally published work highlighting great thought topics and behaviors I highly encourage all aspiring leaders to grasp and implement, but onlyif ready. It is a good, easy read for someone who is ready to consume the content, but there is an especially important realization and understanding to grasp before spending time in this book.
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