A special Memorial Day episode with Veteran and Dean of Doctoral Studies, John Ramirez! In this episode of the Degrees of Success podcast, host Freda Richards interviews Dean John Ramirez, who shares his insights on the significance of Memorial Day, the importance of education for veterans and their families, and the leadership lessons he learned during his 27 years of service in the military. Ramirez emphasizes the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, the emotional impact of honoring fallen soldiers, and the role of educational institutions like the University of Phoenix in supporting military families. He also discusses the challenges he faced as a Latino leader in the military and the importance of character, presence, and intellectual capacity in leadership.   ⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode: ✓ Memorial Day is a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. ✓ The University of Phoenix has a strong commitment to veterans and their families. ✓ Education provides a sense of normalcy for veterans and their families. ✓ Leadership in the military emphasizes character, presence, and intellectual capacity. ✓ Gardening as a leadership style focuses on nurturing and developing others. ✓ The military experience shapes one's leadership philosophy significantly. ✓ Latino leaders face unique challenges in the military environment. ✓ Access to education is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty. ✓ The importance of community support for veterans and their families. ✓ Service members often miss significant family milestones during deployment.   📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments 00:00 - Understanding Memorial Day vs Veterans Day 02:13 - The Importance of Memorial Day at University of Phoenix 05:36 - Reflections on Service and Sacrifice 08:26 - The Role of Education for Veterans and Their Families 12:46 - Leadership Lessons from Military Experience 19:30 - Gardening vs Gunslinging: Leadership Styles 20:54 - Challenges as a Latino Leader in the Military   Subscribe for more powerful success stories and mindset strategies! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UOPXDegreesOfSuccessPodcast UOPX | John Ramirez 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/press-release/dean-of-operations-named-to-az-big-media-people-to-watch-2024.html Alumni Chronicles | Main Page 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles.html Explore the Degrees of Success Podcast Page: 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/podcast.html Explore the University of Phoenix: 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/   ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uopx ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofphoenix ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopxalumni/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopx/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-phoenix/ ► X: https://x.com/UOPX   📱 Request info today: https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information 💻 Apply to one of UOPX’s online programs today: https://rb.gy/k0a75c 🎓 Find your degree program University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees/find-your-program.html