You can’t and shouldn’t be a Company Commander forever. Even though it’s a fun and rewarding job, you still need to actively manage your career. Besides, the longer you stay in the job, the less effective you will be. At some point, normally around 18-24 months, you will plateau, be burnt out, and gradually start …
I’ve met many Army Officers who thought their next duty assignment would make them great. Heck, I’ve been guilty of this myself. We think that if were selected for that prestigious command position or a certain staff position, our talents will shine and we will be recognized as great leaders. Let me tell you, things …
Dare to Be Great: Advice from My Former Battalion Commander Read More »
In today’s post, I’d like to share 7 reasons to join the Army National Guard. Let me begin by telling you that I am not a recruiter, nor am I am in the military anymore. I am a civilian. My goal today is to share with you why I think it’s a good idea to join …
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I get a lot of emails from people who visit my website. Every once in a while, one of those emails really inspires me, or gets me thinking. I received an email two days ago with this question in it: “Was it worth it being an Officer in the National Guard and would you do …
Today, I want to talk about how to balance your Army National Guard and civilian career. One of my former Battalion Commanders once told me that the “National Guard” or anything else in life, will take whatever you give it. In other words, if you devote two days per month outside of drill weekend to …
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Should you transfer to the Army IRR, retire, stay in, or get out of the military altogether? This is a difficult decision that every Soldier has to deal with at some point or another in their career. It’s seldom an easy decision either. Once you’ve served in the military for six to ten years, you really …
Army Officer promotions are an important aspect of every Army Officer’s career. After all, everyone wants to get promoted up through the ranks and have a satisfying and fulfilling career. Please realize that it’s your job to manage your own career effectively. It’s true, no one cares about your own career as much as you …
