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General Joe Robles’ passing has reminded me of how fortunate I have been to experience the leadership of great military leaders throughout my US Navy and civilian careers. I have learned from some of the best. USAA military Veteran employees connected with General Robles because “service before self” and “taking care of the crew first” are fundamental leadership principles to anyone who has led in the military. His brand of leadership is hard to find in corporate #America. A photo of General Robles at the #ArmyNavy Game seems appropriate. Thanks to Greg Hansen for reminding me of Robles’ Leadership Principles: 1. Lead by example, but be out in front. "Good leaders should not have to push." 2. Don't always be on transmit mode; the receive mode is often better-LISTEN 3. Communicate---Communicate---Communicate 4. When in charge...take charge! 5. Arguing your point is not disrespect...but be smart enough to know when your soapbox has been kicked out from underneath you. 6. Work smarter, not longer and harder. 7. Be flexible, be agile, be ready. 8. We're all in this together....work friendly! 9. The first report is always wrong. 10. If you take care of people, they will take care of you. 11. Don't get too serious...have fun!!! 🇺🇸 #GoArmy #RIP #Army #Navy #veteran #Leadership #integrity #ethics #ArmyNavy

🚀 Mission: Civilian Career Path 🚀 Remember to Dream Big! As I plot my course out of the military uniform and into a suit (or maybe something less formal—open to suggestions!), I’m tapping into my inner strategist. Who knew that JPME II could double as prep for the civilian sector's operational landscape? Now, if only I could still be playing softball... Jokes aside, I’m mapping out my next move and could use your collective wisdom. What’s your intel on transitioning those military strategic smarts into a new profession? Let’s huddle up—your insights are welcomed. #MilitaryTransition #CareerStrategy #FromCamotoCubicle #SeekingGuidance #SoftballSkillsOptional #Veterans #LifeAfterMilitary #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerAdvice #Networking #JobSearch #TransitioningVeterans #MilitaryToCivilianTransition #StrategicThinking #Leadership #Consulting #BusinessStrategy

Being a military member presents unique challenges outside the battlefield. Here are five key hurdles they often face: 1. Esteem Distress: Transitioning to civilian roles can be tough. 2. The Generalist's Curse: Civilian leaders often specialize before assuming broader roles. 3. Definition of Experience: Civilian life highly values relevant experience. 4. Leadership as a Function: Leadership is equated with specific functions. 5. Coexistence of Cynicism and Idealism: In military culture, idealism and cynicism coexist. #All #ActiveDuty #TransitioningMilitary #MilitarySpouses #Reservists #Veterans #ACTNowEducation

This report by LinkedIn is interesting, but I don't think a single veteran I know would be surprised by any of it. "Despite veterans having leadership as a top skill and nearly 2x more work experience than nonveterans, veterans are half as likely to reach director or vice president leadership roles in the civilian workforce." In my book F*ck it, Watch This, I demonstrate the different ways lessons I learned as a veteran apply to the civilian workplace and how you can apply them yourself. www.fckitwatchthis.com See the report here: https://lnkd.in/gpzrhkfn

In reference to my last post,for those of you who don’t know what H2F is all about, please see below. #H2F #H2F24

The quality of leadership received in the military is unparalleled! You learn to be led so you can soon lead. The military teaches you how to put others wellbeing above your own and shows you how success comes from Servant Leadership! They show you how to show up every minute of every day! When a military person transitions out and joins the civilian workforce, it's hard because their experience with leadership says, "I would die for you!" In civilian life its hard to find someone to even stand up for you. It is a HUGE dynamic shift! I see the impact leaders with a military background bring to their team. Vicki Sharp, CALP, CAPS, CDPM , Joseph Mulder, Rebecca R., Alex O'Brien, Katona (Kat) Zito, Jeremiah Giovanna, Luis Quinones and Julie Curtis - I see you🇺🇲 and I know your teams appreciate the lengths you would go through to see them succeed! Anyone on a new career journey should ask in an interview "Who in your leadership has served our nation?" Do your research! I'm sure I missed people - comment below and shout yourselves out! #militaryleadership #impact #servantleadership #navyveteran #marinecorps #army #airforce #coastguard #qualityleadership

Remembering work with two great professionals...I recently came across a 1979 letter from Dr. George S. Odiorne, prominent Management by Objectives theorist and prolific author on management theory and practice, commenting on a manuscript for a leadership article developed by my West Point Classmate Colonel William A. Saunders and me when Army captains. The article considered applications of Management by Objectives in an Army company grade officer leadership development context. Per Dr. Odiorne's recommendation, the manuscript was submitted to the editor of "Infantry Magazine" and subsequently published. It was a tremendous privilege to work with two great professionals on a project that I think had some value to the Army at the time. To note, Dr. Odiorne served as an infantry officer during World War II in the South Pacific Theater, an experience he shared with me when studying under him on an independent study at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Coincidentally, before deploying to the South Pacific he had been assigned to the 43rd Infantry Division in the United States, serving at the same time my father served in the division, a coincidence he found interesting. This post also serves to memorialize both men who have departed this life and their long service and contribution to developing leaders for our country.          #Leadership  #Leadershipdevelopment  #Training  #Trainingdevelopments #History #Army #Military #Innovation #Management #Nationalguard #Humanresourcemanagement #Infantry  #Infantryschool #Armor #Armorcenter  #ArmyROTC  #Armynationalguard #Armyreserve #Marinecorps #Fieldartillery #Airdefenseartillery #Veterantransition #Stateparks #Ranger #NATO #USMA #usarmymaneuvercenter #occupationalsafetyhealthcompliance #UConn #umassamherst

Different results require a different approach. Watch/Listen how the Army is transforming its recruiting enterprise. Gen George provides opening remarks. https://lnkd.in/ei4h9BUk

🪖 What I learned in my 1st year in the Army 🪖 I joined the Ohio Army National Guard when I was 17, in the final months of my senior year. I became a Radar Repairman, which had a 44 week Advanced Individual Training after my Basic Training. I grew up in a middle class white suburban town in northeast Ohio. I did not have a great amount of exposure to meeting and engaging with Latinos, African-Americans, or Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. Nor did I really understand many of the regional differences of those living in the Southeast, Southwest, and the East Coast compared to the Midwest where I was from. Training for a year straight in an environment with really high standards forced me to grow and change. Spit-shined boots 🥾, highly starched uniforms with creases, high academics, rigorous physical training, and a fresh haircut 💇♂️. There were no sick days, unless you were really sick 🤢. I learned how to overcome being home sick and working in tough environments. There wasn’t a “I don’t feel like doing this today” option. What I learned: ✅How to push through Uncomfortable ✅How to engage and work with a multitude of people ✅I learned how to fix electronics ✅I learned how to push myself mentally ✅I learned you win when you don’t give up All of those were (minus maybe the electronics) lifelong lessons to make me a strong contributor and Leader! What were the biggest things you learned when you first joined the service? 🫡 Natalie Dubeansky, SHRM-CP Ohio National Guard - The Adjutant General's Department of Ohio #transitioningmilitary #army #militarytransition #lifelessons #veteran #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #hardwork

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