In this episode, Brock speaks with Bill Kieffer. Bill served as a logistics officer in the army, followed by over 20 years in various senior HR and talent roles before setting out on his own. He is currently a professional executive coach and specializes in military transitions. We talked through some heavy hitters around our professional lives answering questions like, what if my passion has nothing to do with what I'm doing now and the four things that you must bring to an interview. Bill's unique perspective showcases what HR and hiring managers are really looking at in hires, and also flips the script on how you can hire more effectively if you're in that position.
Resources:
Bill Kieffer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamkieffer/
Get Bill's Book: Military Career Transition: https://www.kieffer-associates.com/
Show Notes:
00:00 Episode Introduction
01:21 Who is Bill's hero?
04:15 Such a thing as too much optimism?
06:48 Fulfilling your life's purpose
15:36 Understanding your passion and turning it into action
20:52 Knowing when to go deep and when to move on
26:04 Most decisions aren't fatal
30:07 Importance of flexibility within a framework
37:12 Understanding sensitivity to price as a consumer and a business owner
43:41 Wearing a uniform in a civilian workplace
49:47 The burden of proof during interviews
55:08 Mindset in which to enter for interviews
01:02:42 What to dig into when hiring
01:14:21 Balancing opportunity and capacity within your own business
01:18:18 Who is best suited for entrepreneurship
01:22:20 What can we implement today?
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/51-what-if-my-passion-has-nothing-to-do-with-what-im-doing-now-with-bill-kieffer/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/