Beyond The Uniform

Why Listen: Special thanks to Jim Sinai for making the intro to Michael. While Michael had a full career in the Marine Corps, with over 21 years of service, he didn't let either what he did in the Marines, or how successful he was at doing it get in the way of his going on to have a truly exemplary tech career as a Chief Information Officer at some truly incredible companies. Here are a few things to look for in this interview: How Michael is always dreaming of what is next, and then working his tail off to be proactive and bridge any skill gaps in his next career move How Michael is always learning, always pushing himself forward and NEVER playing it safe How Michael uses his network - not just to find a job, but to sharpen his skills and be the best he can be in his current position How Michael "paints the target" to determine what he wants to do, and then doesn't allow himself to lose sight of the bullseye   At the end of this episode, Michael rattles off a whole host of books and frameworks. Don