69 Jon Tellier -- Leading teams during and after military service

The Clarity Advisors Show

Nowhere is leadership more important than in the military, and many of the principles and strategies are just as effective in business.
Today’s guest, Jon Tellier, is a West Point graduate and was an active-duty officer before starting JetCo Solutions, a business which helps companies enter new markets, including all levels of government.
In this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, Jon shares with host Ken Trupke what he's learned about growing and leading teams both during and after his service.
Timestamps
(01:07): The typical JetCo Solutions customer
(01:53): What makes JetCo unique
(03:20): Jon’s start in marketing and government contracting
(05:54): JetCo’s growth timeline and what the team looks like today
(09:51): The ideal JetCo employee
(13:03): The hiring process
(16:26): Lessons learned over JetCo’s 17 years
(20:12): How Jon’s military training has made him a better leader
(25:27): Jon’s leadership advice
(30:00): How to connect with Jon
Episode Quotes
“Surround yourself with a good network and you don't have to be the expert and know how to do everything because there's probably somebody out there that can help you.”
“Your soldiers are a captive audience, but what I've found is you can't treat employees like soldiers. That just doesn't work.”
“You have to adapt and be flexible and overcome some of your biases.”
“The things the Army taught me at a very young age – hard work, integrity, loyalty, perseverance, being connected. Those are the things that are important in our work.”
“People who are athletes and played in sports, they know how to be on a team. They know hard work.”
“What we do at the end of the day helps the war fighter. Our clients in many ways are doing things or providing services that help that individual.”
Connect with Jon Tellier
[e-mail]
JetCoSolutions.com
Jon Tellier on LinkedIn