Leading Beyond the Battlefield: From Veteran To Speaker
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Sit down with myself and Sean Douglas, a United States Air Force veteran of over 20 years. We discuss his transition out of the military and the challenges of finding identity and purpose. Sean shares his experiences in England and Scotland, as well as his deployments and combat experiences. He also talks about his reasons for staying in the military and his negative experiences with certain chains of command. Sean discusses his current work as a professional speaker, author, and podcast host, and shares his strategies for managing energy and getting things done. He also shares funny and memorable stories from his time as a drill instructor, including the challenges and amusing moments he experienced while training both male and female recruits. He also highlights the rewarding moments of inspiring recruits to stay in the military.
Takeaways
- Transitioning out of the military requires careful planning and preparation.
- Finding identity and purpose after leaving the military can be challenging.
- Experiences during deployment and combat can have a lasting impact on veterans.
- Negative experiences with chain of command can affect morale and job satisfaction.
- Managing energy is key to productivity and getting things done.
- Male and female recruits bring their own sets of challenges and differences.
- Power trips and bullying can occur in the military, but not all instructors exhibit such behavior.
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