Table of Contents
Foreword Vice Adm. Robert S. Harward, USN (Ret) Seal 9
Introduction: Pivoting Toward Your Future 11
Part 1 Changing Course
Chapter 1 That One Thing 21
Chapter 2 Knowing When to Make Your Move 31
Chapter 3 Things I Wish I Knew Back When 39
Part 2 Your Place in the Defense Industry
Chapter 4 Targeting the Right Company 55
Chapter 5 Exploring Career Options 71
Part 3 Landing the Job You Want
Chapter 6 Getting Hired 113
Chapter 7 Mastering New Skills 145
Part 4 A Portfolio on Leadership
Chapter 8 The Remaking of a Leader 185
Chapter 9 Leadership versus Management 199
Chapter 10 Defending a Legacy 207
Chapter 11 Taking the Helm in a Crisis 215
Part 5 The Long View
Chapter 12 A Capstone for Your Career 225
Epilogue: The Long Road to CEO 243
Appendix: The Permanent Demise of Temporariness-A Cautionary Tale about Your Eternal Life Online 247
Notes 253
Bibliography 255
Index 257
Acknowledgments 265
About the Author 269