Summary In this episode, we're honored to welcome Herb Thompson, a former Army Drill Sergeant and Green Beret, Author, Father, Husband, and Veteran Advocate.

Join us as we discuss Herb's transition from military to civilian life and his book, 'The Transition Mission.' Herb highlights many of the challenges veterans face, and provides a ton of insights on how to successfully navigate the transition process.

He also shares wisdom on finding alignment between personal values and career choices, leveraging LinkedIn for meaningful connections, and the importance of articulating military skills in job interviews and prioritizing life goals for a fulfilling transition.

This one is an absolute can't miss!

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Herb's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-thompson-sf2biz/

https://herb-thompson.com

https://www.amazon.com/Transition-Mission-approach-transition-military/dp/1734301503

https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:00 Herb's Transition and Inspiration for Writing the Book

03:25 Challenges in Military Transition

06:25 The Military Mindset vs. the Corporate World

08:51 Transition Truths

10:14 Informational Interviews and the Process of Transition

13:39 Key Takeaways and Self-Discovery

18:06 The Importance of Being Open to Change

19:23 Setting and Achieving Goals

25:16 Overcoming Adversity and Choosing Your Path

26:26 The Evolution of Herb's LinkedIn Journey

27:32 Balancing Work, Relationships, and Personal Growth

35:17 Upcoming Book and Sharing Personal Stories

37:23 Impact and Opening Up on LinkedIn

37:50 Involvement with Fire Department Coffee

37:51 Getting Involved with Fire Department Coffee

39:06 Special Projects with Fire Department Coffee

39:57 No Calendar with Herb Thompson

41:13 Translating Military Skills to the Civilian World

43:46 Articulating Military Skills in Job Interviews

45:17 Going Beyond the Superficial in Job Skills

46:29 Identifying Company Problems and Solutions

47:46 Determining Life Priorities

49:06 Reframing the Question of What to Do in Life

50:42 Finding Fulfillment and Purpose in Work

54:31 Choosing the Right Company for Veterans

56:22 Finding Fulfillment in Smaller Companies

58:08 Setting Life Priorities and Goals

01:00:25 Speaking Engagements and Tailoring Messages

01:02:39 Contact Information and Multiple Revenue Streams

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