Q&A: Leadership Transition Institute CEO on moving on from military

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Q&A: Leadership Transition Institute CEO on moving on from military
Annie Brock draws on her own experiences to help veterans understand that there’s more to the transition to civilian life than just finding a job.
By Leah Kilpatrick
Feb 17, 03:18 PM
Leader Transition Institute CEO Annie Brock

One thing I have discovered through my military transition is that it’s so much more than just taking off the uniform and putting on a business suit. It requires a change in mindset. When you’ve been immersed in the military culture for the vast majority of your adult life, the civilian sector looms large and intimidating. The structure you were used to is nowhere to be found, and your rank is irrelevant. You are no longer sergeant, major, colonel so-and-so; now you’re Mr., Ms., or Mrs. I don’t think it’s talked about enough, but that can really mess with your head.

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