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This Army veteran's book focuses on the stories of the 'Frontline Generation'
Manage episode 193772664 series 1407101
In this episode of the Mandatory Fun podcast, we once again speak with Army veteran, national speaker, and acclaimed author of the 2017 Independent Publishing Award-winning book The Frontline Generation: How We Served Post 9/11 — Marjorie K. Eastman.
Marjorie is also an accomplished executive and operational professional with over 20-years experience in leading people and various organizations.
Her award-winning book began as a personal memoir for her son. Marjorie's goal was to capture the lessons and inspirations she learned serving beside men and women who represent the very best of what it means to be American — the 1% of the population in the military.
She respectfully identifies this group as the Frontline Generation and notes that it is an untapped reservoir of leaders who have been strengthened by their Post 9/11 service.
- [2:00] Here's the reason why this acclaimed author decided to join the military.
- [7:25] Marjorie explains how she received her direct Army officer commissioning.
- [11:50] What gave Marjorie the motivation to move forward and write her now acclaimed book.
- [16:10] The story behind why Majorie smiled at a drill sergeant during boot camp
- [20:30] What helps define a strong female presence in a leadership position.
- [25:00] What veteran stories Marjorie loves to tell during her public speaking events.
- [31:15] The complete explain behind the story "Yes, man. No, man."
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Manage episode 193772664 series 1407101
In this episode of the Mandatory Fun podcast, we once again speak with Army veteran, national speaker, and acclaimed author of the 2017 Independent Publishing Award-winning book The Frontline Generation: How We Served Post 9/11 — Marjorie K. Eastman.
Marjorie is also an accomplished executive and operational professional with over 20-years experience in leading people and various organizations.
Her award-winning book began as a personal memoir for her son. Marjorie's goal was to capture the lessons and inspirations she learned serving beside men and women who represent the very best of what it means to be American — the 1% of the population in the military.
She respectfully identifies this group as the Frontline Generation and notes that it is an untapped reservoir of leaders who have been strengthened by their Post 9/11 service.
- [2:00] Here's the reason why this acclaimed author decided to join the military.
- [7:25] Marjorie explains how she received her direct Army officer commissioning.
- [11:50] What gave Marjorie the motivation to move forward and write her now acclaimed book.
- [16:10] The story behind why Majorie smiled at a drill sergeant during boot camp
- [20:30] What helps define a strong female presence in a leadership position.
- [25:00] What veteran stories Marjorie loves to tell during her public speaking events.
- [31:15] The complete explain behind the story "Yes, man. No, man."
82集单集
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