Blog | Directional Motivation » Military Interviews https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:05:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Nolan Ruby -Flag Post Goes Viral https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/nolan-ruby-flag-post-goes-viral/ https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/nolan-ruby-flag-post-goes-viral/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:47:44 +0000 http://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/?p=1088 Russ interviews Nolan Ruby, Veteran Affairs Advisor of Directional Motivation about his recent post that went viral on social media and facebook.

]]> https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/nolan-ruby-flag-post-goes-viral/feed/ 0 South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Larry Zimmerman Interview https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/south-dakota-department-of-veterans-affairs-larry-zimmerman-interview/ https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/south-dakota-department-of-veterans-affairs-larry-zimmerman-interview/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:23:44 +0000 http://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/?p=803 … Read More →]]> Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Larry Zimmerman speaks about Veteran issues both nationally and within the state of South Dakota. Larry discusses the objectives and recent developments of Operation RAV and his efforts to personally reach every veteran in South Dakota. Larry also hails the efforts of the Directional Motivation team to impact the lives of veterans and their families. For veteran resources including the book ” Deployment to Employment: A guide for military veterans transitioning to civilian employment” visit www.directionalmotivation.com/books.php
For more information on south Dakota Veteran Affairs visit http://vetaffairs.sd.gov/

]]> https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/south-dakota-department-of-veterans-affairs-larry-zimmerman-interview/feed/ 0 Military transitioning and the challenges involved. https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/military-transitioning-and-the-challenges-involved/ https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/military-transitioning-and-the-challenges-involved/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:14:42 +0000 http://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/?p=798 Marine veteran Varick discusses the challenges of finding employment upon returning from military deployment. Varick gives his perspective and advice to other veterans facing the same challenges. Interview with Directional Motivation and KELO radio host Bill Zortman from It’s your business!

]]> https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/military-transitioning-and-the-challenges-involved/feed/ 0 Directional Motivation -Six Sigma Wings for Heroes interview with Dr. Mikel Harry https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/directional-motivation-six-sigma-wings-for-heroes-interview-with-dr-mikel-harry/ https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/directional-motivation-six-sigma-wings-for-heroes-interview-with-dr-mikel-harry/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:22:24 +0000 http://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/?p=689 … Read More →]]> Directional Motivation was selected to be a sponsor of the Six Sigma Wings for Heroes Scholarship. In today’s interview we speak with Dr. Mikel Harry about what Six Sigma is and the job opportunities it provides. The Six Sigma Wings for Heroes scholarship is designed to provide Six Sigma training to veterans and their immediate family to help them secure high paying jobs.
To learn more and apply for the scholarship click here

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]]> https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/military-interviews-scott-hasse/feed/ 0 Overcoming the odds to build a new life: An interview with John Kriesel https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/overcoming-the-odds-to-build-a-new-life-an-interview-with-john-kriesel/ https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/overcoming-the-odds-to-build-a-new-life-an-interview-with-john-kriesel/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:45:35 +0000 http://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/?p=519 … Read More →]]> stillstanding

John lost both legs from a roadside bomb in Iraq and was never expected to survive, but instead has survived and thrived!! He is now being described by some as the “Beacon of Positive Thinking”, speaking to groups such as students, veterans, Rotarians, church groups and others and is a frequent guest on talk radio shows across the country.
In today’s interview John speaks about the importance of staying positive and making use of all available resources, no matter what life throws your way.

John Kriesel Interview

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In today’s interview Steve discusses opportunities available for returning veterans and also the importance of utilizing available tools and resources in your job search.

Steve E. Interview

]]> https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/military-interview-steve-esposito/feed/ 0 Military Interviews- Nolan Ruby https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/military-interviews-nolan-ruby/ https://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/military-interviews-nolan-ruby/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:32:38 +0000 http://www.directionalmotivation.com/blog/?p=349 … Read More →]]> Military Interviews-Today we interviewed Nolan Ruby who served over 4 years of active duty for the US Marine Corps. While serving overseas he received the combat valor award and the purple heart. In this interview Nolan shares his personal experience of transitioning from military to the civilian sector. After serving with the Marine Corps he worked as a Correctional Officer for the South Dakota State Penitentiary. He has also worked for the Veterans Affairs as a service officer and most recently as the Military Service Coordinator.

Click below to listen to the interview

Part One
Part Two

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