Michael Watkins, author of “The First 90 Days” recently launched an interesting discussion in Harvard Business Review’s LinkedIn group, asking participants to define what is meant by an organization’s culture. Here are some of my favorites: Culture reveals how things are done, reflecting the fundamental values and ethics by which an organization operates, as well as the perceptions …
Category Archive: Health and Well-Being
Mar 26
Applying Team Leadership Skills to a Different Kind of Public Service
Coming out of a long and successful career in the military, some might contemplate a quick escape to the golf course; others, such as Captain Mary Kolar, USN (ret) took advantage of post-military life to take “public service” to a new level. Currently serving as Director of Public Operations for the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA,) Mary is also …
Feb 06
Beyond ETAP: Accelerating Your Career Transition
Have you taken an executive career transition course and found that it left you less than fully prepared to successfully enter the civilian workforce? Would you like to get a better handle on the pros and cons of working for smaller versus larger firms, public service versus the private sector, and negotiating your benefits package? …
Nov 09
How Long Does it Take to Transition into Civilian Life?
Many military leaders preparing for separation from service might think that their transition will be complete as soon as they land a job. While this might be true for some, others may find that a successful transition has a more complex meaning. Transition can be brief, never-ending or some length of time in between. The speed with …
Oct 16
War Reporter To Transitioning Military: Tell Your Story
Being able to tell your story – who you are and what you can do – is a central part of a successful military to civilian transition. I sought out the perspective of war reporter Alex Quade, who has distinguished herself as a journalist willing to take great personal risks to bring the reality of war into …
Sep 09
Study Highlights Importance of “Gainful and Meaningful Employment” for Veterans
This summer, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University released the publication “Guide to Leading Policies, Practices & Resources: Supporting the Employment of Veterans and Military Families.” The study highlights key challenges related to veteran’s military-to-civilian transition and their successful employment in the civilian workforce. More than 30 private sector employers and …
Aug 30
Military Spouses in Transition: What’s Next for YOU?
Those of us who grew up unfamiliar with military life had no idea what becoming a military spouse would entail. Unlike friends who grew up as “military brats” moving from one school to the next, I knew little about relocating from place to place, packing up my family, household goods and professional skills to start all …
Jun 27
Camouflage to Pinstripes – Journey to Civilian Life
Giving up a familiar lifestyle and a profession that has embodied who you are is not an easy or simple process. This is especially the case as you take the steps to leave the military behind to to seek success and fulfillment in civilian life. Dr. Sydney Savion, retired Air Force officer, author, researcher and expert on human …
Jun 07
Mental and Physical Wellness Essential Part of Transition
As military leaders and their spouses prepare for separation from military life, the tendency may be to put the initial focus on a place to live as well as the launch of a civilian job search. What is frequently overlooked is the importance of being mentally and physically prepared for transition. Leaving the relatively enclosed and insular military community after so …
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