From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military To Industry Leadership

William Toti
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This podcast is a description of the information contained in my book, "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military To Industry Leadership," by me-- Captain William Toti, USN (Ret), former Commanding Officer of USS Indianapolis (SSN-697), former Chief Executive Officer of Sparton Corporation.

  1. 04/05/2022

    The Permanent Demise of Temporariness

    It's Release Day for From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership! In the final podcast of this series, I share with you some bonus content that can be found in the appendix titled, "The Permanent Demise of Temporariness." Tune in to hear more and order your copy of the book today! williamtotibook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min

  2. 04/04/2022

    Epilogue

    Through this series of podcasts, I've covered the introduction and each chapter of my new book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership. While I've shared many snippets and highlights from the book, there's no way I can cover everything here. In this podcast, you'll hear more from the epilogue about my journey to becoming a CEO and be challenged to think through if this book might be a good fit for you. Today is your last chance to pre-order at williamtotibook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  3. 04/03/2022

    A Capstone for your Career

    Chapter 12 of my new book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership is all about "A Capstone for your Career." I open the chapter with a story that I was told in my transition class that proves exactly how out of touch these trainings can be from reality. Listen in to hear the story and how I address it in Chapter 12 of my book. Pre-order your copy today at williamtotibook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  4. 04/02/2022

    Taking the Helm in a Crisis

    Today, I want to share with you about Chapter 11 of my new book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership. I spend a lot of time in the book talking about the need to hit the reset button when you're transitioning from military to industry. But in this chapter, Taking the Helm in a Crisis, I share my own story from September 11 and explain the situations where your military expertise specific to crises can translate to your work in the industry space — and even set you up for better success than your non-military counterparts. Hear more on managing a crisis in this video and get your copy of my new book on April 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  5. 04/01/2022

    Defending a Legacy

    Every organization is structured to defend itself. Sometimes you'll find yourself in a difficult situation where you need to defend your organization against false blame. What should you do? I address that scenario in Chapter 10 of my book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership. In the "Defending a Legacy," chapter, I share a couple of stories from my own experience that were extremely challenging. I also discuss how you should respond when you win the argument. Listen for more and pre-order your copy of the book at williamtotibook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  6. 03/31/2022

    Leadership vs Management

    Did you know there's a profound difference between leadership and management? I address that in Chapter 9 of my book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership. You lead people but manage things, and understanding this could be the difference between success or failure in your future career. Listen in as I share an allegory demonstrating this truth in this sneak peek at the chapter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min

  7. 03/30/2022

    The Remaking of a Leader

    Do you think your military title will be a help or a hindrance when you enter the civilian workforce? In Chapter 8 of my book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership, I talk about the remaking of a leader and the biases that may exist in the corporate world against those coming out of a military career. In this excerpt from the chapter, I share a story about it happening to me and five important ways to distinguish yourself without pulling rank in your industry job. Listen to this podcast to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min

  8. 03/29/2022

    Mastering New Skills

    Today's podcast covers Chapter 7 from my new book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership. I share a personal story from my service that highlights a stark contrast between the Army and Navy. But as many differences as there are, those branches are still more closely aligned than the military culture is to the civilian culture. Listen in to hear more about the focus for Chapter 7 — Mastering New Skills — and the importance of thinking about your transition into industry as starting over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
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This podcast is a description of the information contained in my book, "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military To Industry Leadership," by me-- Captain William Toti, USN (Ret), former Commanding Officer of USS Indianapolis (SSN-697), former Chief Executive Officer of Sparton Corporation.

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