Episode 143

143. Transferring Military Skills to the Workplace with John McGlothlin

Today we have an incredible guest with us, John McGlothlin. In this episode, we delve into the world of military lessons and skills and how they can be applied to everyday life and business. John shares how his military experience has profoundly shaped his perspective on leadership and the invaluable lessons he's learned during his military career that can help others develop resilience and confidence.

One of the key takeaways from our conversation is the importance of self-awareness and team building in the military. John emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in leadership. We also discuss setting standards and enforcing boundaries, drawing inspiration from a drill sergeant's impactful one-on-one conversation during basic training.

From there, we delve into the world of transferable skills and self-promotion for veterans in the workplace. John highlights the importance of recognizing veterans' skills and contributions without excessive validation or praise. We discuss the challenges veterans face in self-promotion and the benefits of a balanced approach to validation.

As we wrap up this enlightening episode, John shares more about his book, "How to Deal with Damn Near Anything: The Paratroopers Guide to Life," which offers profound lessons on resilience and adaptability. Don't miss out on this incredible conversation about transferrable military skills and leadership. Tune in now!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:00] Military lessons and skills applied to everyday life

[4:50] Military transition and judgment

[9:05] Self-awareness and team building in the military

[12:15] Leadership, self-awareness, and setting standards

[17:30] Transferable skills and self-promotion for veterans in the workplace

[21:05] Military service, leadership, and self-promotion

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* Connect with John on https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmauthor/