🎙️ Leadership After the Uniform | Command 2 Corporate w/ Special Guest: SFC Vernon Gales (Ret.)

About this episode

The episode features an interview with SFC Vernon Gales, discussing his transition from military to civilian leadership roles.

About Our Guest: Vernon (Always Got A Smile) Gales was a professional Soldier in the United States Army for 22 years, during which time he held myriad positions and rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). It was Junior ROTC that inspired him to join the United States Army six months after his twin brother, Vincent. He completed Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. His first assignment was in Nurnberg, Germany from 1983 - 1987, and his last assignment was at ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Larry Perry, Tawofik Ghazal

Guest: Vernon Gales

Topics covered

• leadership
• military transition
• personal development
• career growth
• mentorship

Keywords

• leadership
• military
• career transition
• personal growth
• mentorship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States Army

Places: Fort Knox, Kentucky, Nurnberg, Germany

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