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Morale of staff is paramount. It contributes a lot to having positive Key performance indicator scores.

Culture of Excellence 2.0 sets the foundation for how we will build the #Warfighters of America’s Warfighting Navy – our People, Leaders, and Teams – Active, Reserve, and Civilian. Enabled by the Get Real, Get Better call to think, act, and operate differently. https://lnkd.in/d-gm8A8t

Great post. There has to be more to a job than just making money to pay the bills...or if the job isn't enough (bills have to be paid and not everyone has the luxury of finding purpose and a salary in work) then find something else that fulfils that sense of purpose. For me REACT Disaster Response filled that gap when I needed it most and helped me through hard times. It helped me get a grip on the identity and purpose I felt when I served in the military. I am very lucky that I have that sense of purpose in the role I am in today at Neuron, being a part of a growth story is an exciting journey especially when you believe that the products you are taking to market will have a positive impact on your customers/partners and their business. I still expect to jump back into the world of being a humanitarian, hopefully with RE:ACT but my focus for the coming years is to see the success of Neuron and our customers and partners. #purpose #veterans #ikigai #startups #scaleups #digitaltransformation #valuecreation #humanitarian #disasterresponse

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆? In our latest episode of Construction MF'ers, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, talks with July Franco, a Marine Corps veteran who co-founded Franco Hauling LLC. From Gunnery Sergeant to construction business leader, July's story is all about resilience, determination, and turning challenges into opportunities. 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🔹 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: July’s journey from the Marine Corps to starting a successful hauling business with her brother. 🔹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: The struggles of leaving the military and breaking into the competitive hauling industry. 🔹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: The dedication and strategic planning behind Franco Hauling's success, with a focus on leadership and discipline. 🔹 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸: How Franco Hauling supports veterans, minorities, and her community. 🔹 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: July’s vision for the future and her commitment to empowering others. Get inspired by July's incredible journey and gain practical advice on leveraging military skills for business success. 📌 Don’t miss out! Link in comments! #military #marinecorps #militarydiscipline #construction #businessgrowth

We can proactively shape our military leadership for the better. In 1941, General Marshall led a major restructuring of the military's leadership. Hundreds of officers were retired or discharged to bring in new and dynamic perspectives. The initiative was controversial, but aimed to improve the army's effectiveness. We must improve our leadership by identifying and promoting capable individuals with skills and innovative vision for modern warfare. These high-potential officers should not have to wait for the traditional command rotation; their talents are needed now more than ever. If we hesitate, our adversaries may capitalize on our stagnation, forcing us into a reactive stance.

For my Coast Guard connections, I just learned of an interesting program being offered by the USCGA Alumni Association on "transitions" military and non-military. It available to both Alumni Association Members and Spouses. It is always worthwhile to invest in thinking about your future and making it as valuable as possible - whether working or retiring. Give it a look: USCGA Alumni Community - Navigating What's Next course with pLink Leadership. Link: https://lnkd.in/emw5HGG4

Check out this 1-page article in Military Families Magazine (page 22) featuring my new book Hiring Veterans. In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, pick up a copy and get it in the hands of your business' leadership and talent acquisition professionals. Let's get our veterans hired in optimal career fields! Available anywhere books are sold. #hiringveterans #missiontransition #deistrategy #talentacquisition

In my new Business Insider documentary about the US Marine Corps Basic School, commissioned officers step into the shoes of the enlisted Marines they will be commanding in realistic combat scenarios. There are lots of management and leadership lessons here that are applicable far beyond the military world. Watch the full video here: 🎥 https://lnkd.in/eBseTcnS

Simple or Complex The Corporate vs Military Version Corporate America: Simple-One train arriving at the train station every hour Complex- Two trains arriving at the train station every hour. U.S. Military: Simple-arriving to work on time. Complex-Coordinating 4 platoons movements while simultaneously coordinating air power, artillery, mortars and replenishment. One of the big lies in corporate America is telling you that it's harder than it looks. It is not hard and it's not complex if you've had even a small amount of operational planning training. Not only is leadership not taught but neither is planning. Sadly, I've watched a dozen managers fail because they were unable to plan for two trains arriving at the same time. Every 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps is taught planning before they arrive to the fleet and attend numerous schools throughout their career. #veteranshelpingveterans #veterans #leadership #leaders #marines

In this episode of America Back to Work, we hear from Mike Sarraille, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, as he shares how military leadership principles can be applied to HR. https://lnkd.in/gFDhrFHJ