Military Veterans

Growing a Business

He Decided to Join the Marines on 9/11 and Deployed 3 Times. Now, the Leadership Tactics He Learned Are Helping Him Grow a Spooky Business.

Lance Zaal, veteran founder of U.S. Ghost Adventures, is determined to take his business to the next level — and give back to the world along the way.

Leadership

Why a Marine's Mindset Can Help You Skyrocket Your Company's Success

Thinking like a Marine can help you succeed as an Entrepreneur. Here's why.

Thought Leaders

After Her Brother's Death in Iraq Became News, a PR Strategist Learned Firsthand Why the Way We Tell Stories Matters — and It Changed Her Career

Ami Neiberger, a communications strategist and media-relations expert for more than 20 years, says there's a "fine line to walk" when it comes to sharing our most vulnerable moments.

Leadership

How Serving in The Army Taught This Leader The Importance of Employee Wellbeing

As a past military leader myself, many of the biggest lessons I've learned about employee wellbeing come from my time in the army. Today, I'll share them with you.

Leadership

4 Leadership Lessons I Learned From a Marine Corps General

Leading troops into battle or employees in the workforce require the same core leadership skills in pursuit of your mission.

Thought Leaders

Military Veterans Make Great Entrepreneurs, But Startups Aren't the Only Path to Success

Five things you'll never hear veteran entrepreneurs say, and how they're uniquely poised to take advantage of overlooked business opportunities.

Leadership

How the Memory of His Fallen Brothers Powers Dakota Meyer's Passion

On the worst day of his life, Dakota Meyer lost four of his best friends on the field of battle. Here is how he was able to change his life, and the lives of many, by honoring their memory.

Leadership

26 Inspiring Quotes About Crisis Management and Teamwork from Military Veteran Entrepreneurs

Here's what these brave men and women learned about risk-taking while serving our nation -- and how it helped inspire their businesses.

Thought Leaders

7 Core Values That Make Military Veterans Great Entrepreneurs

Loyalty. Duty. Respect. Selfless Service. Honor. Integrity. Personal Courage.

Business News

98-Year-Old World War II Veteran Recalls 'Divine Intervention' Moment

He is believed to be the last living person in Frederick County, Maryland who invaded Normandy on D-Day.

Thought Leaders

3 Reasons Why Military Vets Become Entrepreneurs

It goes far beyond the old "I want to be my own boss" cliché.

Leadership

Leadership Lessons From a Retired Indian Army Brigadier

How to lead from the front without turning into a demanding drill sergeant.

Leadership

Why Veterans Make Great Entrepreneurs

These are the qualities that transfer from the battlefield to business.

Resumes & Interviewing

How to Hire a Veteran

Veterans bring much-needed skills to business teams, and employers get a tax credit for hiring them.

Leadership

This Franchisor Leans on His Experience In the Military to Lead His Team

As the director of operations for Dogtopia, Air Force Vet Jeff Farnell knows it's all about people.