Posts tagged Vulnerable

Securing the Rights for the Next Generation of Veterans

When I wore the uniform, no date on the calendar had more meaning for me than the Fourth of July. I was inspired by the courage of colonial settlers who risked everything for the hope of a better life. They founded a new nation on the belief that we were born to be free. Ordinary citizens became the first soldiers to fight for that belief. We celebrate them as heroes in the birth of our nation, and for the next 242 years, soldiers have deployed to far away lands and dangerous places to protect and defend that belief. I may no longer wear the uniform, but I still feel that sense of connection to soldiers past and present.

Military Transition, Veteran LifeJason RoncoroniJune 27, 2018Veteran Bill of Rights, Vulnerable, Reintegration, Civilian Life, Career, Job, Job Search, Success, Wellness, 4th of July, Independence Day

3 Reasons Why 'Taking a Step Back' is Terrible Advice for Transitioning Military Leaders

When I went to my first career conference as a junior officer, I had 11 one-on-one interviews that resulted in 6 job offers. I crushed it! Some of the offers included starting salaries that exceeded what I was making as a captain at the time. My luck changed when I attended my second career conference as a retiring battalion commander. I didn't have any offers. I had three times the education, more than twice the leadership experience, and a resume crafted by one of the top business schools in the country, and yet I didn't have a single interview. Not one.

Military Transition, Veteran LeadershipJason RoncoroniMay 29, 2018Leadership, Retirement, Anxiety, Fear, Growth, Spiritual Development, Self-Development, Failure, Opportunities, Job Search, Purpose, Transition, Vision, Vulnerable, Perspective, Intentions