Combat Leader to Corporate Leader: 20 Lessons to Advance Your Civilian Career
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Overview
Military training and experience provide a superb foundation for excelling in business. The executive search firm Korn Ferry discovered in a 2006 study that CEOs with military experience out-performed their civilian peers. Combat Leader to Corporate Leader: 20 Lessons to Advance Your Civilian Career outlines 20 lessons describing how veterans can apply their universal military training to succeed and excel in the business world. Combat Leader to Corporate Leader teaches Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force veterans and non-military professionals how to apply successfully the skills that have made the U.S. military successful.
The book is divided into four sections and aligned with military combat planning tools: (1) understanding the company and business environment, (2) planning a robust solution, (3) rigorous execution to meet the plan's goals, and (4) improving people and process for better results. Each section offers specific examples, advice, and formats that directly address the challenge of translating military experience into business skill sets. Among other issues, the book will teach vets how to showcase military experience and value to get hired, how to apply combat experience to a career in business, how to avoid the mistakes veterans commonly make in the workplace, and how to customize and translate their own unique military experiences to their business. At the conclusion of the book, veterans and non-veterans alike will have the skills to understand, plan, execute, and improve their careers and business ventures.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780313383328 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 04/09/2010 |
| Pages: | 184 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Preface: The Military Veteran and Re-Entering the Civilian WorldAcknowledgments
Introduction
SECTION 1: Understand
CHAPTER 1
Veteran Lesson 1: Veterans Building Businesses, Employees, and Themselves for Commercial Success
CHAPTER 2
Veteran Lesson 2: Military Ethics and Values Form the Foundation for Business Success
CHAPTER 3
Veteran Lesson 3: Maintain a Personal Improvement Plan
CHAPTER 4
Veteran Lesson 4: Build Networks of Experts 32
CHAPTER 5
Veteran Lesson 5: Overcome Common Mistakes Veterans Make in the Workplace
SECTION 2: Plan
CHAPTER 6
Veteran Lesson 6: Create a Corporate Periodic Intelligence Report
CHAPTER 7
Veteran Lesson 7: Understand Your Company's Mission Statement
CHAPTER 8
Veteran Lesson 8: Use the War Game Process
CHAPTER 9
Veteran Lesson 9: Use the Military Synchronization Matrix
CHAPTER 10
Veteran Lesson 10: Employ Risk Mitigation
SECTION 3: Execute
CHAPTER 11
Veteran Lesson 11: Employ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
CHAPTER 12
Veteran Lesson 12: Back-Up Plans to Ensure Success
CHAPTER 13
Veteran Lesson 13: Create and Lead Powerful Teams
CHAPTER 14
Veteran Lesson 14: Use Military Crisis-Management Techniques
CHAPTER 15
Veteran Lesson 15: Prepare an Exit Strategy
SECTION 4: Improve
CHAPTER 16
Veteran Lesson 16: Use the Military After-Action Review
CHAPTER 17
Veteran Lesson 17: Employ Counseling Sessions
CHAPTER 18
Veteran Lesson 18: Position Yourself for Promotion
CHAPTER 19
Veteran Lesson 19: Use Mentoring for Career Improvement
CHAPTER 20
Veteran Lesson 20: Adapt Military Tools to Commercial Business Applications
SECTION 5: Summary
CHAPTER 21
Summary: The 20 Lessons That Bring the Greatest Value to Your Company and Career
Appendix
20-Lesson Synopsis
Bibliography
Index
What People are Saying About This
"A must read for every Soldier, Sailor and Marine. It is the only book of its kind that lays out a very practical way for a veteran to capitalize on the outstanding preparation that a military experience brings to a successful career in the marketplace."
— Steve Reinemund, Dean of Business at Wake Forest University, and Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo
John Meyer
"As a former Air Force captain and now CEO of a global company, I have benefited immeasurably from the self-discipline and accountability instilled in me as an officer. It was not always an easy process to transition to the private sector. That's why I applaud Chad Storlie's effort to lay out a clear roadmap that veterans can follow as they prepare themselves, their teams and their businesses for success. I recommend Combat Leader to Corporate Leader to every veteran who aspires to the top ranks of corporate America."
—
John Meyer, CEO of Acxiom
"My military experience provided a solid foundation for my business and public service endeavors. Veterans today need all the help and support that they can get which is why Chad Storlie's Combat Leader to Corporate Leader is an important reference for veterans interested in business."
— Bob Kerrey, President, The New School
"Chad Storlie's book is a home run. Having transitioned into business four years ago, I can attest that Chad's assessment is right on target. The bottom line is this. Businesses desperately need men and women of character who walk the talk with values, who understand how to articulate a clear mission statement, who know how to hold their teammates accountable, who know how to inspire and take care of their people, and who appreciate the value of delegating authorities and responsibilities. Veterans fit this requirement in spades. I wish I had the opportunity to read this book four years ago—a must read for veterans making the transition into business."
— Major General John Batiste, US Army (retired), President, Klein Steel Service Inc
John R. Ryan
"Read this smart, candid book with a pen in hand. Chad Storlie challenges veterans to fulfill our leadership potential in the workplace; then he shows us, through practical examples and memorable stories tailored to military experience, how to build careers that matter to us and our organizations."
—
John R. Ryan, President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership, and Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired)
"Many principles of combat leadership apply equally in the business world. Whether taking a hill or doing a takeover, bonding with allied forces or partnering for a joint venture, the fundamentals are much the same. Chad nails those themes with persuasive clarity."
— Steve Townes, CEO & founder, Ranger Aerospace Corporation
Steve Reinemund
"A must read for every Soldier, Sailor and Marine. It is the only book of its kind that lays out a very practical way for a veteran to capitalize on the outstanding preparation that a military experience brings to a successful career in the marketplace."
—
Steve Reinemund, Dean of Business at Wake Forest University, and Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo
Major General John Batiste
"Chad Storlie's book is a home run. Having transitioned into business four years ago, I can attest that Chad's assessment is right on target. The bottom line is this. Businesses desperately need men and women of character who walk the talk with values, who understand how to articulate a clear mission statement, who know how to hold their teammates accountable, who know how to inspire and take care of their people, and who appreciate the value of delegating authorities and responsibilities. Veterans fit this requirement in spades. I wish I had the opportunity to read this book four years ago—a must read for veterans making the transition into business."
—
Major General John Batiste, US Army (retired), President, Klein Steel Service Inc
Ken Hicks
"Combat Leader to Corporate Leader is an excellent tool for any person transitioning from the military world to the civilian world. It recognizes the skills learned in the military and uses a clear 20 lesson process to help them be applied in business. His book will help someone leaving the military get off to a fast effective start in their new job."
—
Ken Hicks, President & CEO, Foot Locker, Inc.
Alfred A. Plamann
"Chad Storlie's book, Combat Leader to Corporate Leader, could not come at a better time. In the next several years many veterans will be entering the corporate job market. These veterans are both well-trained and disciplined to take responsible positions in major corporations. Chad's 20 lessons demonstrate transference of skill sets by using methodologies that are easy to understand. The description of how veterans can use their skills in the business world will be valuable to both veterans and businessmen hiring these capable leaders. I highly recommend this book."
—
Alfred A. Plamann, President and CEO, Unified Grocers
Frederick M. Strader
"Combat Leader to Corporate Leader: 20 Lessons to Advance Your Civilian Career is THE field manual for combat leaders returning to civilian life. Chad Storlie has done an excellent job analyzing the business world and identifying the key actions military veterans must take to be successful. We need leadership in business and veterans can provide that leadership. Mr. Storlie's book provides the path to make that happen."
—
Frederick M. Strader, President and CEO, Textron Systems, A Textron Company
Steven R. Loranger
"As a former U.S. Navy jet pilot and the leader of a company that has thousands of veterans in its ranks, I can uniquely appreciate the context in which Chad Storlie's book is written. I commend him for making this information available to transitioning military members, since it encapsulates a wide variety of guiding principles that took many of us veterans in corporate careers many years to seek out and comprehend. Whether you served four or twenty years in the military, you'll understand how to leverage the qualities of leadership, teamwork, integrity, loyalty and resourcefulness to your best advantage. You'll also gain great insights about the differences between the military and civilian sectors, while learning to adapt to situations where the way forward isn't necessarily as clear as it once was in your previous career."
—
Steven R. Loranger, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, ITT Corporation
"Chad Storlie provides an excellent resource for members of our Armed Forces as they transition from
service to their nation to service in the private sector. His lessons hit the mark as I look back on my own transition
to the not-for-profit and the for-profit sectors over the last eleven years. Chad's lessons are not only a benefit for
transitioning veterans, but for the civilian community as well, for they provide valuable leadership lessons.
The ethical foundation of values and self discipline provided in the military transitions well to the private
sector, offering an advantage for the veteran. Chad highlights this advantage learned during military service
describing requirements of mission focus, taking care of one's people, values based decisions and the importance
of teamwork. Military personnel are all trained in the belief that the team, the cause, the outcome is greater than
oneself – a trait uncommon in most of the commercial world.
"Chad highlights how efficiency is gained in an organization by establishing time-proven SOPs and
standards. He takes efficiency external to the organization recommending the creation of networks of experts
and contacts in the market place, much like that required when a commander builds a coalition, friendships and
other means of power when deployed on foreign soil. This book lays out how a veteran can use these services
experiences in the civilian market place.
"Chad discusses how to beat the competition using actionable intelligence, war gaming and strategic
positioning. He applies the military experience of applying risk/benefit analysis to decision making, the
importance of backup plans and conducting after action reviews for every event – a standard operating procedure
in today's Army. These examples provide a leader with techniques invaluable to any business in today's market.
The competitive market today is full of economic pressure, uncertainty in global affairs, chaos, adversity
and everyday crisis. Chad combines the required understanding, planning, execution and improvement lessons
learned from the military with the private sector improving a leader's ability to position oneself and organization
for success. A must read for transitioning veterans outlining 20 key lessons of value for creating value and
business excellence."
— David Grange, CEO of PPDI
Bob Kerrey
"My military experience provided a solid foundation for my business and public service endeavors. Veterans today need all the help and support that they can get which is why Chad Storlie's Combat Leader to Corporate Leader is an important reference for veterans interested in business."
—
Bob Kerrey, President, The New School
"Helping military leaders transition successfully to become corporate leaders will be good for the corporations and the country. These combat veterans bring unique skills and experiences to the private sector, but they need a framework to make this transition. This book provides that."
— Lawrence J. Korb, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
John G. Rice
"Combat Leader to Corporate Leader gives our nation's veterans a step-by-step, disciplined approach to translating their skills to today's competitive business environment. Chad Storlie provides a clear road map for men and women who wish to pursue post-military business careers."
—
John G. Rice, Vice Chairman, GE, President & CEO, GE Technology Infrastructure
Tim S. McClain
"Col. Storlie fills a significant void in military-to-corporate transition literature. The author displays the unique ability to translate military experience into corporate management strategy using language that is familiar to every military leader. His numerous tables provide real-world examples of how military leadership scenarios correlate directly to business management situations. If a military member masters Col. Storlie's '20 Lessons,' she or he will find the transition from military leader to corporate executive a much shorter and smoother journey.
"The author introduces the military reader to the subtleties of corporate politics. Most military leaders shy away from self-aggrandizement and military culture discourages such overt actions. Col. Storlie introduces the reader to 'intelligent self promotion' in the corporate world and stresses its accepted place in the overall corporate leadership structure. My advice to military members entering the commercial corporate society, if you do not read any other chapter, read the chapter on intelligent self promotion."
—
Tim S. McClain, President & Chief Executive Officer, Humana Veterans Healthcare Services, Inc.
" Combat Leader to Corporate Leader is an excellent tool for any person transitioning from the military world to the civilian world. It recognizes the skills learned in the military and uses a clear 20 lesson process to help them be applied in business. His book will help someone leaving the military get off to a fast effective start in their new job."
— Ken Hicks, President & CEO, Foot Locker, Inc.
Steve Townes
"Many principles of combat leadership apply equally in the business world. Whether taking a hill or doing a takeover, bonding with allied forces or partnering for a joint venture, the fundamentals are much the same. Chad nails those themes with persuasive clarity."
—
Steve Townes, CEO & founder, Ranger Aerospace Corporation
"Read this smart, candid book with a pen in hand. Chad Storlie challenges veterans to fulfill our leadership potential in the workplace; then he shows us, through practical examples and memorable stories tailored to military experience, how to build careers that matter to us and our organizations."
— John R. Ryan, President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership, and Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired)
"Chad Storlie's book, Combat Leader to Corporate Leader , could not come at a better time. In the next several years many veterans will be entering the corporate job market. These veterans are both well-trained and disciplined to take responsible positions in major corporations. Chad's 20 lessons demonstrate transference of skill sets by using methodologies that are easy to understand. The description of how veterans can use their skills in the business world will be valuable to both veterans and businessmen hiring these capable leaders. I highly recommend this book."
— Alfred A. Plamann, President and CEO, Unified Grocers
"Col. Storlie fills a significant void in military-to-corporate transition literature. The author displays the unique ability to translate military experience into corporate management strategy using language that is familiar to every military leader. His numerous tables provide real-world examples of how military leadership scenarios correlate directly to business management situations. If a military member masters Col. Storlie's '20 Lessons,' she or he will find the transition from military leader to corporate executive a much shorter and smoother journey.
"The author introduces the military reader to the subtleties of corporate politics. Most military leaders shy away from self-aggrandizement and military culture discourages such overt actions. Col. Storlie introduces the reader to 'intelligent self promotion' in the corporate world and stresses its accepted place in the overall corporate leadership structure. My advice to military members entering the commercial corporate society, if you do not read any other chapter, read the chapter on intelligent self promotion."
— Tim S. McClain, President & Chief Executive Officer, Humana Veterans Healthcare Services, Inc.
"Combat Leader to Corporate Leader is an excellent tool for any person transitioning from the military world to the civilian world. It recognizes the skills learned in the military and uses a clear 20 lesson process to help them be applied in business. His book will help someone leaving the military get off to a fast effective start in their new job."
" Combat Leader to Corporate Leader gives our nation's veterans a step-by-step, disciplined approach to translating their skills to today's competitive business environment. Chad Storlie provides a clear road map for men and women who wish to pursue post-military business careers."
— John G. Rice, Vice Chairman, GE, President & CEO, GE Technology Infrastructure
"As a former Air Force captain and now CEO of a global company, I have benefited immeasurably from the self-discipline and accountability instilled in me as an officer. It was not always an easy process to transition to the private sector. That's why I applaud Chad Storlie's effort to lay out a clear roadmap that veterans can follow as they prepare themselves, their teams and their businesses for success. I recommend Combat Leader to Corporate Leader to every veteran who aspires to the top ranks of corporate America."
— John Meyer, CEO of Acxiom
" Combat Leader to Corporate Leader: 20 Lessons to Advance Your Civilian Career is THE field manual for combat leaders returning to civilian life. Chad Storlie has done an excellent job analyzing the business world and identifying the key actions military veterans must take to be successful. We need leadership in business and veterans can provide that leadership. Mr. Storlie's book provides the path to make that happen."
— Frederick M. Strader, President and CEO, Textron Systems, A Textron Company
"As a former U.S. Navy jet pilot and the leader of a company that has thousands of veterans in its ranks, I can uniquely appreciate the context in which Chad Storlie's book is written. I commend him for making this information available to transitioning military members, since it encapsulates a wide variety of guiding principles that took many of us veterans in corporate careers many years to seek out and comprehend. Whether you served four or twenty years in the military, you'll understand how to leverage the qualities of leadership, teamwork, integrity, loyalty and resourcefulness to your best advantage. You'll also gain great insights about the differences between the military and civilian sectors, while learning to adapt to situations where the way forward isn't necessarily as clear as it once was in your previous career."
— Steven R. Loranger, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, ITT Corporation
Lawrence J. Korb
"Helping military leaders transition successfully to become corporate leaders will be good for the corporations and the country. These combat veterans bring unique skills and experiences to the private sector, but they need a framework to make this transition. This book provides that."
—
Lawrence J. Korb, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress