Podcast appearances and mentions of General H Norman

Word War I ended on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. Because of this we set aside November 11th to honor the men and women who have served in all branches of the United States Military. In my first book, Get the Job • Done R, I penned an open letter to our veterans. This letter included useful tips on how to seek employment once your service has been completed. Some of the most useful tips include: Take a deep breathe. Clear your mind for the journey ahead. Do not get discouraged. Do not limit yourself in networking. Talk to everyone. Do not underestimate face-to-face contact. Someone may introduce you to someone who can introduce you to someone else. Let people know that you want and need help. Use Google searches to see who is hiring veterans. It may take several attempts to gather enough information for you to use. Sample search words are “who is hiring veterans.” Incorporate the reasons why an employer should hire a veteran into your cover letter and resume. Do not forget to send thank you emails and to follow up. Even if the encounter was not productive, still say thank you and still follow up. Today’s veteran should always remember that you are already a desirable candidate because of your training, your professional appearance, your respect for authority, and your can do / will do attitude. “It does not take a hero to order a man or woman into battle. It takes a hero to go into battle.” General H. Norman Schwartzkopf. Do not ever forget that you are a hero!

Colonel Ben Knisely grew up in the small town of Osprey, Florida, just a few miles south of here.  He graduated from Riverview High School.  He entered military service following his graduation from the University of South Florida, in Tampa and 28 years later, retired from the US Army at the rank of Colonel.    A couple notable aspects of his career that I would like to share with you in this introduction is that during a tour of duty in Viet Nam, the then, First Lieutenant Ben Knisely, while piloting a UH-1 MEDEVAC helicopter was shot down by an enemy missile in the Ah Shaw Valley over enemy territory and severely wounded in the crash.  He and his co-pilot were listed as MIA in April 1968 and were subsequently rescued by a very highly publicized heroic and daring mission executed by the Army’s famous 101st Airborne Division. The details of the harrowing escape and evasion actions by Lt. Knisely and his copilot, and the subsequent and successful rescue efforts by a small special Operations team was captured in a book  by Peter Dorland, called DUSTOFF 65, published in 1974.  The Infantry Lieutenant, who led the famous and heroic rescue effort directly into the face of the enemy, was recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor.  After 9 months of hospitalization, Knisely not only petitioned to stay on active duty, but re-qualified to fly MEDEVAC helicopters, and did so for the remaining years of his Army career…..In his last tour of duty; he served on the special staff of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.  Ben hides his physical scars of combat well.  Clothing covers the skin disfigurement of his burns, and you will Hardly notice the limp of his prosthetic left ankle and foot, but he admits that he suffers from PTSD, for the haunting dreams of his combat shoot-down event almost 50 years ago still come back now and then, and for that invisible wound, he will be the first to tell you that there is no cure.    Colonel Knisely now lives in Sarasota, Fl.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of a Wounded Warrior organization called Operation Second Chance.  He is also on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota Military Academy, and is the Military and Veterans Liaison Officer for the Sarasota County Sheriffs Office.   His list of military awards and decorations are far too numerous for me to read to you … He is a named member of the elite Order of Dedalions and in 2013 Ben was inducted into the US Army’s Medical Aviation Hall of Fame. 

Ryan Gorman speaks to the Children's Home Network about their work helping at-risk children and families and the upcoming General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Memorial Sporting Clays Classic, which will benefit the organization. www.childrenshomenetwork.org/clays

There are many ingredients that go into a recipe, just like there are many ingredients that go into a successful business... Hard Work, Dedication, Skills, Vision, Focus... Today we are talking about... Integrity.It is difficult, but not impossible, to conduct strictly honest business. -Mahatma Gandhi ​”Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.” – Oprah WinfreyLook for 3 things in a person- intelligence, energy, & integrity. If they don't have the last one, done' even bother with the first two - W. Buffet“ If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything. " - Mark Twain”Integrity has no need of rules.” – Albert Camus"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it." – General H. Norman Schwarzkopf“Do what is right, let the consequence follow.”Business Tip: Specifics to help you keep your integrity:1. Meet your commitments.2. Honest to a fault. 3. Strong and consistent moral code. 4. Treat everyone with respect. 5. Build and maintain trust. BOOK TO READ:The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Kellerhttps://amzn.to/2xq61xFTOOL TO TRY:Boomerang (for Gmail)https://www.boomeranggmail.com/GUEST INFO:Chef Tyler Brown - Events by Chef Tylerhttp://eventsbycheftyler.com/https://www.facebook.com/EventsByChefTylerThanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, and Spotify…. I get may earn commissions for purchases made through some of the links in this show. This is to help support the show and does not have any impact on my recommendations If you would like to be a guest on the show or you have a question or topic you can email the show at InspiredToGreatness Podcast AT Gmail Dot Com… You can find the show on Facebook, at Inspired Podcast, and on Instagram at Inspired To Greatness Podcast, and remember, everything is on our website at www.ITGPodcast.com

Today on the Podcast and in honor of Veteran’s day, a very special interview with a U.S. Army Veteran that Francis and I know well.  We get an insight on what it is like to serve, the job of the enlisted in the service and to serve in the role as an officer.  The words sacrifice, challenge and demanding are mentioned.  Despite the depth of these words, they do not do justice to the true hardship our service members and their families endure to protect our freedom.  Join us today and learn about the true dedication and commitment one makes when you choose to join the armed forces. Timeline: 00:00  Introduction 01:55  Role in the military and decision to serve 03:42  Why the topic of Veterans and military service is important. 06:03  What life in the military and working as a soldier are like? 12:11  What I can expect if I enlisted tomorrow? 13:20  To be a great soldier 17:17   What was the impact of your service on your life? 21:28  What military service taught me about myself? 25:09  What were the best parts of your military service? 26:12  What were the more challenging parts of military service? 27:38  What advice did you share with your young soldiers? 31:18  What advice would you have for high school or college students considering military service? 36:58  What do these demonstrations by professional athletes truly mean to a veteran like you? 45:26  Summary Related Links: US Army goarmy.com ArmyTimes article of best jobs for long term Army careers Non-profit group to help veterans: thebattlecontinues.org Inspiring Military Books: Admiral William McRaven's 2014 University of Texas Commencement Address and book Ghost Soldiers - Story of World War II's Bataan Death March Flags of Our Fathers - The story behind the immortal photograph of Iowa Jima It Doesn't Take a Hero - Autobiography of General H. Norman Schwartzkopf Medal of Honor - The story of Roy P. Benevides's journey from poverty and prejudice Black Hawk Down - 1993 Battle in Mogadishu  

Sue Lawley's castaway is the Gulf War General H Norman Schwarzkopf.Favourite track: Battle Hymn Of The Republic by Howe-Steffe Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Luxury: His dog, Bear