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Book Pre-Order Campaign Live on Publishizer!

Posted on by Lex R. Brown II, MBA

My new book “Grit Grind Grow! A Guide To Conquering Career Transition” is available for pre-order! This book has been years in the making and is truly a labor of passion for me. “Grit Grind Grow!” is designed to add tremendous value to readers’ career transition journeys and enrich professional pursuits, regardless of circumstances or current employment status.

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PREORDER NOW!

Here’s the Back Story:

Want to know how to combat the dark forces of career uncertainty and unemployment? Don’t fear the enemies of your livelihood and success – they can be conquered. You just need the winning battle plan to implement – and this is exactly that. Consider this book your career light saber: a proverbial weapon used to cut through jargon, propaganda, and competition. Using the information in this book, along with your intrinsic force, you’ll be able to anticipate disruptions and opportunities alike.

“Grit Grind Grow!” will help readers develop more potent content for their resumes and professional social media profiles, it will also guide readers through the processes of converting their personality, aptitude, and experience into effective personal brand materials that garner multiple job offers, drive boosts in compensation, build and expand thriving networks, and attract unexpected unique opportunities.

I’ve put together a super awesome bonus package for you when you pre-order your copy today. Here are the awesome bonuses you’ll get as a result of your pre-order (and this bonus package is only available until July 3rd when my campaign ends).

Pre-Order 1 Book: Exclusive Early Access

  • Receive your copy of the eBook at least 48 hours prior to the book’s release to the public. You will also get 1 paperback copy of the book shipped to you after the publishing date

Pre-Order 3 Books: Triple Play Signature Package

  • Get 3 signed paperback copies of the book shipped to you (1 for you and 2 for friends/family)
  • You’ll also get the exclusive early access eBook version at least 48 hours prior to paperback release

Pre-Order 10 Books: The Grow! Bundle

  • Your name will be acknowledged in the book; I will develop an All-Star level LinkedIn Profile & Customized Resume for you or for one friend/family member of your choosing
  • Also gain the exclusive early access eBook version at least 48 hours prior to paperback release

Pre-Order 25 Books: Grind-Over-Matter Shirt Package

  • Receive a “Grind-Over-Matter” Tee Shirt to motivate yourself and others on your daily grind; Get 25 copies of the book (1 signed copy) shipped to you upon book release – also gain the exclusive early access eBook version
  • Your name acknowledged in the book; I will develop an All-Star level LinkedIn Profile & Customized Resume for you or for one friend/family member of your choosing

Pre-Order 75 Books: Sponsor a Virtual Resume Workshop for Military Community

  • Your name will be acknowledged in the book as a Virtual Resume Workshop Sponsor; Receive 2 “Grind-Over-Matter” Tee Shirts; 75 paperback copies will be shipped to you (1 signed copy) upon release; Exclusive early eBook access
  • A Virtual Resume Workshop intended for Transitioning Military Veterans and/or Spouses will be hosted via Google Hangouts in your honor within 6-months after the book is published

Pre-Order 125 Books: Donate 100 Books to the USO

  • Acknowledgement in the book as a USO Donor; Enable me to donate 100 of your 125 paperback copies to the USO – the remaining 25 copies (1 signed) will be shipped directly to you; Gain exclusive early access to the eBook version
  • Receive 5 “Grind-Over-Matter” Tee Shirts; I will develop an All-Star level LinkedIn Profile & Customized Resume for you or for one friend/family member of your choosing

I’m so excited to share this book with you! Pre-order NOW to get exclusive access to these awesome bonuses!

Bonuses are only available in this package from June 4th through July 3rd, 2018.

Cheers!

Upcoming Book: Grit Grind Grow!

Posted on by Lex R. Brown II, MBA

 

Want to know how to combat the dark forces of career uncertainty and unemployment? Don’t fear the enemies of your livelihood and success – they can be conquered. You just need the winning battle plan to implement – and this is exactly that. Consider this book your career light saber: a sophisticated weapon used to cut through jargon, propaganda, and competition. Using the information in this book, along with your intrinsic force, you’ll be able to anticipate disruptions and opportunities alike — publication set for mid to late July 2018!

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Hear Lex on “Friends of US Veterans” BlogTalkRadio Show

Posted on by Lex R. Brown II, MBA

Interview on “Friends of US Veterans” BlogTalkRadio Show

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5 Great Benefits of Hiring Veterans

Posted on by Lex R. Brown II, MBA

Job-seeking military veterans are ultra-competitive candidates. They have proven track records and in-demand skill sets. Sometimes their value gets lost in translation, but here you’ll find some of the crystal clear benefits for recruiting and hiring them.

Currently, there are many commendable initiatives advocating for the hiring of military veterans. I greatly appreciate every organization and individual concerned with the interests of our country’s transitioning service members. However, as a military veteran myself, I’d like to turn the tables and focus on how hiring military veterans is a lucrative move for companies across every industry. Here are just five of the many amazing benefits of hiring veterans:

1. CAPABLE CHANGE AGENTS

Change can be challenging and is often met with resistance But there are people out there who know how to both embrace and implement change. Those people are often veterans. They are going to ask the tough questions, intent on truly understanding the coming changes so that they can be an active and impactful contributor to the overall transformation. They will also support the change leader(s)’s vision and they will help to communicate it to other team members. They will act with patience, as they have been through many changes throughout their time spent in a military uniform.

2. PEER-TO-PEER ACCOUNTABILITY

Military veterans are excellent at keeping themselves and those around them on track. Integrity, order, and discipline all play a factor here, which are some of the greatest attributes of veterans. As a current Operations Manager with over 50 employees I am responsible for, I find that high levels of peer-to-peer accountability coincide with high levels of morale. Not only will veterans be very vocal in identifying non-compliance, they will also offer support in correcting any issues…

(Continue Reading at Udacity for Business Blog…)

6 Great Blogs To Subscribe To For Career Transition Guidance

Posted on by Lex R. Brown II, MBA

Career change is almost never easy, but it can be simplified in some instances. From mid 2012 to nearly the end of 2014, I was on an unrelenting career transition journey, as I transformed from active duty military service member to where I am today. Throughout that time I needed guidance, sound advice, inspiration, and some times just a good story to read. The six blogs listed below gave me all of that and more. I’m hoping they can do the same for you.

1-CAREEREALISM:

The belief at CAREEREALISM is that every job is temporary. That’s why it’s so important to stay informed and to keep learning, growing, acquiring new skills, and relationship building. CAREEREALISM produces an exclusive Recruiter Directory, publishes a daily career insights newsletter, and presents “sneak peeks” articles with the inside scoop about employers to help you find a workplace that fits you best.

2-UDACITY:

Want to learn how to be considered “in demand” as a job seeker? Are you pondering an effective entry into the world of technology professionals? Well then this is the blog for you. Better yet, one of UDACITY’s Nanodegree programs may just be the solution you need to fix your income stream. Gain highly desired credentials that are built and recognized by industry leaders such as Google and General Electric. Check out UDACITY’s blog for further details.

3-TASK & PURPOSE:

This is a great news and culture site, primarily focused on providing a platform to amplify the voices of millennial American veterans. If you’re seeking amazing stories to motivate you, challenge your perceptions, intrigue healthy debate, or simply to lighten your mood, then Task & Purpose should become a go-to source for you.

4-MELISSAWASHINGTON.COM:

As a fellow military veteran, Melissa Washington is an outstanding advocate for women and veterans in the labor market. In fact, she is the Founder and Director at Women Veterans Alliance. She is also the author of “Get Back to Work”, a book on real-world strategic career moves to put you ahead of your competitors.

5-AMERICANDREAMU.ORG:

As put simply on its website, American Dream U is committed to empowering those that serve. The site provides a ton of free resources, mentor networks, and a calendar of its signature events like VETRACON. Founder Phil Randazzo, a serial entrepreneur and investor, is a genuine proponent of active duty military members, veterans, and spouses finding their dream job and/or entrepreneur resources.

6-G.I. JOBS:

Coming out of active duty Air Force in 2012, G.I. Jobs is what I primarily consumed for inspiration and information. The stories are highly motivational, the employer profiles are deeply insightful, and the extra tools provided were critical to my eventual career change successes (i.e. the pay calculator, the interview survival kit, and the transition readiness quiz).

I look at career transition as a never-ending journey. In that mindset, I also pursue perpetual development as a professional. That’s why I’m subscribed to all six of the above mentioned blogs, and why I’m also a contributing writer to several of them. They each provide value in exchange for your time and attention.