Word of advice to active duty personnel: Seek out opportunities to network with professionals in the field in which you'd like to get a job.

Word of advice to active duty personnel: Don’t underestimate the skill sets you have or the experience in the military.

Word of advice to active duty personnel: I would encourage any individual with a military background to consider local government.

Word of advice to active duty personnel: take advantage of any military educational dollars and earn your master of public administration degree.

Word of advice to active duty personnel: Explain your military skills and responsibilities in a way that someone who has never served in the military can easily understand.

Whether it’s a presidential candidate, an NFL coach, or a local government manager, people admire a leader with vision.