How defense spending affects consumer goods executives

Defense spending is changing how we compete for suppliers, talent, and customers. Smart consumer goods executives are already adapting. Regional supply chains and defense partnerships are the path forward. Read 'When Defense Eats the Economy: Why Consumer Goods Executives Can’t Ignore the $2.7 Trillion Military Surge' ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dxcgMkzB #ConsumerGoods #CPG #DefenseIndustry #SupplyChain #BusinessStrategy #Leadership

🇺🇸 Have you caught our exclusive Digital Recon interview yet? Medal of Honor recipient Florent A. Groberg talks with U.S. Army veterans turned IT leaders Chris Young and Brandon Paxton about how their military experience shapes leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking in tech. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t miss this inspiring discussion showcasing the strength veterans bring to the tech industry. ►► https://lnkd.in/gyekFyGQ #VeteransInTech #Leadership #MilitaryToTech

We’re excited to share Part 2 of our colleague Matthew Banks' blog, “My Leap from the Military to Project Management.” In this second chapter, Matt reflects on the lessons he brought from 15 years in the RAF into his new career - and how clarity, adaptability, leadership, and teamwork translate seamlessly from the military world to project delivery. He also shares valuable advice for others making the same leap, from building new networks to finding confidence in the skills and experiences they already have. It’s an honest, insightful read about transition, resilience, and rediscovering purpose in a new environment - something that resonates far beyond military life. 📰 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dB4FHrAU #UbiqueRiskManagement #ProjectManagement #Leadership #Veterans #CareerTransition #Resilience #Teamwork #TeamUbique #Ubique #UbiqueTrainingAcademy

Leaders are charged with motivating their employees, advancing the company's mission, and facilitating ways to increase efficiency. But what if the organization's organization is holding back progress in these key metrics for success? In the book "One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams," authors Fussell and Goodyear validate the dramatic impact that reframing the organizational hierarchy can have on high-impact, high-functioning teams by breaking down silos and empowering knowledge sharing. Did You Know: The United States military ranks as the nation's largest employer with over 2.8 million personnel. Moreover, our Department of Defense is the second-largest employer in the world when combining active-duty personnel, civilian workers, and National Guard and Reserve forces. So while we often look to large corporate entities for leadership strategies, unique and distinct advantages can also be gleaned from the men and women of our military.

Is it possible to train anyone on anything? Maybe not, but focusing on core values can bridge many gaps. Serving others, integrity, honesty, and teamwork—these are values veterans often bring to the table. A military mindset, grounded in these principles, can significantly benefit any team, fostering a strong and unified approach to achieving common goals. It's about transferring those ingrained values to new contexts. #corevalues #militarymindset #teamwork #leadership #veterans #integrity

🎖️ From Command to Collaboration: Leading Strong After Service. You were a high performer in uniform. Now the question is—how do you stay one out of uniform without letting toxic habits creep in? Here’s the truth: the civilian world plays by different rules. In the military, performance meant completing the mission, enforcing standards, and maintaining discipline. In the civilian world, it’s about collaboration, innovation, and influence. To make the jump successfully: ✅ Lead with influence, not rank ✅ Replace orders with purpose and dialogue ✅ Keep your discipline, accountability, and integrity—but lose the “my way or the highway” mindset ✅ Trade “mission first” for “people and mission together” The best veterans I’ve seen thrive as civilians because they bring the best parts of military leadership—focus, calm under pressure, loyalty—and blend them with empathy, flexibility, and emotional intelligence. You don’t have to tone down your leadership. You just have to tune it differently. When it's time to hang up your boots and look for meaningful civilian career, come see us. https://lnkd.in/epZSKH3V #SkillBridge #VeteranLeaders #MilitaryTransition #LeadershipDevelopment #FromServiceToSuccess #VeteransInBusiness #LeadWithPurpose #TransitioningServicemembers #HireVeterans

I just saw this from a US Army veteran and wanted to share it here. It is clear that corporate priorities are commonly not in the best interests of those who work for the machine: - The military taught me mission first, people always. Corporate taught me stock price first, people if convenient. - In the Army, toxic leadership got people killed. In corporate, it got them promoted. --- end of excerpt --- Any questions? Looks pretty comprehensive to me. Note: The only way to overcome this type of scenario is to work within a cooperative that helps you grow. IT Management Co-Op #itmcoop #makingadifference #itam

Change and transition can feel overwhelming, whether it’s leaving the military or navigating shifts in the workplace. At the Military Influencer Conference, I shared a simple framework I created: Name It, Tame It, Claim It. It’s a tool I use with veterans, but its impact stretches far beyond, helping leaders and teams in corporate settings face transition with confidence. Curious how it works? Watch this short clip, and if you’d like to bring this framework into your veteran group or organization, let’s connect. #Veterans #Transition #Leadership #ChangeManagement #MilitaryInfluencerConference #MilitaryInfluencer #USMC

What Veterans Learn About Leadership Military service is one of the most demanding environments a person can grow through. It compresses a lifetime of lessons into a few short years, including discipline, accountability, adaptability, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Service members learn to make decisions with limited information, to lead diverse teams toward a common goal, and to keep moving when the plan falls apart. Those experiences build a kind of resilience that carries far beyond the uniform. I have seen Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen bring those same traits into civilian life, where they continue to serve in new ways by leading teams, building businesses, mentoring others, and strengthening communities. You do not need a uniform to lead well, but the lessons from service offer powerful reminders of what strong leadership looks like. Humility, discipline, empathy, and the courage to take responsibility when things go wrong remain timeless. The more we share those lessons, the stronger every team becomes. #Leadership #VeteranPerspective #MilitaryLeadership #EverydayDiplomat #TrustAndRespect

Post Command Thoughts and Reflections. - I am often specifically asked about my thoughts, opinions, and advice on command and leadership at the organizational level. As this often occurs, I provide the attached document written six months after I relinquished battalion command to those seeking advice, usually along with a conversation over coffee. Although this is some time ago, it still remains relevant today regarding the "Art of Command." I do have an accompanying piece regarding the "Science of Tactical Application in Command," which I will save for another day, along with the "Field Grade Food for Thought - Major's Edition." This piece expands upon 10 main points regarding the Art of Command: 1. How Do You Want to Command? 2. Developing Leaders 3. Relationships 4. Managing Risk 5. Messaging and Touchpoints 6. Administering Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) 7. Have a Campaign Plan 8. Non-Negotiables and Withholding Authority 9. Unit Status Reporting (USR) and Readiness 10. Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) and Families Ad Bellum Pace Parati!