Category: Center for Transitional Leadership
Socrates and the Barbarians
Scott Samuelson wrote an opinion piece in the March 28, 2014 issue of the Wall Street Journal.[i] The title of his article was, “Would you hire Socrates?” He said the myth that studying humanities doesn’t pay was debunked by a study co-authored by the Association of American College and Universities and the National Center for Higher Education Management System.
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On Tribes
Samuel P. Huntington, in his 1996 ground breaking book Clash of Civilizations, noted that “people define themselves in terms of ancestry, religion, language, history, values, customs and institutions. They identify with cultural groups: tribes, ethnic groups, religious communities, nations and, at the broadest level, civilizations.”
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The Military to Private Sector Transition Challenge
All branches of the military are responsible for recruiting America’s sons and daughters; spending billions of dollars on acquisition and initial training. They take America’s youth as individuals and build teams of men and women capable of performing military missions.
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If You’re Good, Other People Notice!
"CEO of a small healthcare consulting company "cold contacted" me last week via my LinkedIn for a similar Chief of Staff role that I accepted last year. Needless to say we had breakfast last week. I literally just interviewed with his key leadership folks this afternoon. He will decide Friday and if I am the "the guy" he will provide an offer and the fun begins."
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Ten Tips for Transitioning from the Military to the Private Sector
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, a former Jedi warrior who is a mentor to Luke Skywalker. Obi-Wan introduces Luke to the ways of the Jedi and how to master the use of The Force. This is the perfect metaphor for you to consider as you transition from military service to the private sector.
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