Articles

I have authored hundreds of articles over time. Some were written and never published, others were published in U.S. and European Journals, while some were published on my LinkedIn site to support my work while assisting retiring military officers to secure executive level jobs in the private sector through my work as CEO of the Center for Transitional Leadership. I have chosen the following for your information.

June 8 , 2016

Making a Difference in the Lives of Others

I’ve had the great honor of being surrounded by some extraordinary personalities. But none I admire more than Hyrum W. Smith.

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May 2 , 2016

An Unplanned Event

I was at the Army War College enjoying life as the Director for International and European Studies, a wonderful job in a magical place. I had been informed that I was nominated to become the Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Bonn, Germany. The fulfillment of a dream for an Army Foreign Area Officer.

Hiring Interview Feedback

For the past two years we have compiled candid feedback from employers who have interviewed retiring military personnel and veterans for jobs. Many of those interviewed received offers and gained employment. Those who were hired received mostly positive feedback. Those who were not hired made some fatal errors that resulted in their non-selection.

On Qualifications

Qualifications matter, but qualifications for what? To some, qualifications mean academic degrees and professional certifications while others may be looking for related experience.

Hire Slow, Fire Fast

In the private sector they usually hire slow but fire fast. Hiring is normally costly in terms of hours devoted to developing job descriptions, obtaining clearance through HR channels, interviewing, and evaluating. Bottom line, they want to get it right rather than get it fast.