It’s hard to overstate just how dramatic a shift it can be going from enlisted military service to civilian life. From the moment they enlist, veterans live a highly regimented life with a clear purpose, direction, and specific orders from day to day. Then, suddenly, they face the very real challenge of finding jobs and building lives outside of the service — often while dealing with the lasting impacts that military service can have on one’s physical and mental health. For many, building meaningful connections with veterans who have already lived that transitional journey can be critical to navigating their post-enlistment identity, career, and purpose.
In this episode of Sustainability @ Work, we look at how organizations such as GallantFew are helping newly discharged veterans get crucial support during their transition into civilian life, and how we as individuals and organizations can do the same.
Key Quotes
00:20: “You have all these skill sets, you’re ready to take on the world, and then, all of a sudden, life steers you in a different direction.”
03:06: “Now that I’m out of the service, what am I all about? What do I stand for?”
04:30: “The military very clearly lays out what your purpose and mission is… when you leave the military and go out in the civilian world, nobody lays out a clear path to retirement for you.”
08:45: “Going from the military to trying to find a job in the civilian world was a blow to my self-esteem, and it caused me to not engage with people in the community I’d just come from.”
10:35: “I decided to set up a network of other ranger veterans… over time, that network grew to over 1,000 members.”
12:26: “[GallantFew] has adopted what we call the Three Cs methodology: Connecting, Coaching, and Counseling.”
16:45: “I could name at least 50 veterans now who are alive who would not be alive otherwise. That’s very rewarding. Stressful in the moment but rewarding long term.”
19:50: “Veterans have a lot to bring to the table. Some of the skills companies need to grow from the ground up, veterans already have.”
Guest Bios
Karl Monger, Executive Director, GallantFew
Karl Monger is a retired United States Army Major with 10 years active and 10 years reserve service prior to becoming the Executive Director of GallantFew. In his current role, he works to coach and mentor veterans across the country as they make the transition out of enlistment and into civilian life.
Willy Carrion, Business Analyst, Gerent
Willy’s career spans over 23 years of military experience, including 16 years in the infantry and eight active-duty deployments. A graduate of Gerent’s Launchpad program, Willy has successfully transitioned into the Salesforce ecosystem and his new role as a Business Analyst.
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It’s hard to overstate just how dramatic a shift it can be going from enlisted military service to civilian life. From the moment they enlist, veterans live a highly regimented life with a clear purpose, direction, and specific orders from day to day. Then, suddenly, they face the very real challenge of finding jobs and building lives outside of the service — often while dealing with the lasting impacts that military service can have on one’s physical and mental health. For many, building meaningful connections with veterans who have already lived that transitional journey can be critical to navigating their post-enlistment identity, career, and purpose.
In this episode of Sustainability @ Work, we look at how organizations such as GallantFew are helping newly discharged veterans get crucial support during their transition into civilian life, and how we as individuals and organizations can do the same.
Key Quotes
00:20: “You have all these skill sets, you’re ready to take on the world, and then, all of a sudden, life steers you in a different direction.”
03:06: “Now that I’m out of the service, what am I all about? What do I stand for?”
04:30: “The military very clearly lays out what your purpose and mission is… when you leave the military and go out in the civilian world, nobody lays out a clear path to retirement for you.”
08:45: “Going from the military to trying to find a job in the civilian world was a blow to my self-esteem, and it caused me to not engage with people in the community I’d just come from.”
10:35: “I decided to set up a network of other ranger veterans… over time, that network grew to over 1,000 members.”
12:26: “[GallantFew] has adopted what we call the Three Cs methodology: Connecting, Coaching, and Counseling.”
16:45: “I could name at least 50 veterans now who are alive who would not be alive otherwise. That’s very rewarding. Stressful in the moment but rewarding long term.”
19:50: “Veterans have a lot to bring to the table. Some of the skills companies need to grow from the ground up, veterans already have.”
Guest Bios
Karl Monger, Executive Director, GallantFew
Karl Monger is a retired United States Army Major with 10 years active and 10 years reserve service prior to becoming the Executive Director of GallantFew. In his current role, he works to coach and mentor veterans across the country as they make the transition out of enlistment and into civilian life.
Willy Carrion, Business Analyst, Gerent
Willy’s career spans over 23 years of military experience, including 16 years in the infantry and eight active-duty deployments. A graduate of Gerent’s Launchpad program, Willy has successfully transitioned into the Salesforce ecosystem and his new role as a Business Analyst.
S@W Episode 7: How Do You Know You’re Doing Good?: Evaluating Your Sustainability Impact
Sustainability @ Work
16 minutes 49 seconds
2 years ago
S@W Episode 7: How Do You Know You’re Doing Good?: Evaluating Your Sustainability Impact
Maybe your company gives employees volunteer time off, or donates to sustainability organizations. Maybe you support a hybrid or remote work model that prioritizes employee work-life balance. You’re doing your best to make the world a better place, but… how do you know, for sure, that you’re making the positive impact you think you are? Are there areas your organization is falling short on? After all, true sustainability isn’t a zero-sum game, and can’t happen on the margins; it needs to permeate every part of an organization’s operations to make a true, lasting impact.
This is where the B Corp certification process, overseen by B Lab, comes into play: a comprehensive way for businesses to track their philanthropic efforts and hold themselves accountable for making the world a better place. In this episode of Sustainability @ Work, we’re looking at how B Corp certification serves as a model for businesses to go beyond profit and commit to making a positive impact.
Key Quotes
00:03: “I think inherently, people are good, and they want to do good. But how do you know you’re doing good?”
04:09: “Typically, corporations are in business to make profits, and to make money for their shareholders… but B Corp believes that businesses can use those profits to give back to society and the world.”
06:03: “[The B Corp certification process] is about more than committing to something. It’s about making it part of our identity, part of who we are, part of our culture.”
08:30: “Your heart has to be in this, but your head’s got to be in it too, because you’re going to have to deliver on all of this.”
09:26: “[B Corp certification] isn’t just a framework for how we treat the environment; it’s also a look inwards at how we treat our people.”
11:25: “Honestly, I don’t know how you go through this process and don’t end up wanting it even more if you don’t get it.”
12:44: “The B Corp certification makes you put your money where your mouth is.”
Guest Speakers
Will Shu
CIO, Gerent; CIO, Riverstrong
With over 27 years working with technology, Will has spent the last 10 years spearheading Salesforce digital transformations in the finance and education sectors. Additionally, for the past several years, Will has worked to help Gerent achieve B Corp certification, auditing both internal and external processes to ensure the company remains committed to doing as much good as possible.
April Bollwage
Senior Director of Education (Recruiting, Admissions, & International), Gerent
April Bollwage is an impassioned education leader with 20+ years of operational and admissions experience in for-profit education, higher education, and state-funded nonprofit training programs. April prides herself on creating collaborative team environments that use technology to unite and empower people of varying perspectives. She specializes in enrollment management, strategic operations, mentorship, data analysis, and Student 360 experience. April is a certified Salesforce Administrator, Education Cloud Consultant, and Business Analyst.
Sustainability @ Work
It’s hard to overstate just how dramatic a shift it can be going from enlisted military service to civilian life. From the moment they enlist, veterans live a highly regimented life with a clear purpose, direction, and specific orders from day to day. Then, suddenly, they face the very real challenge of finding jobs and building lives outside of the service — often while dealing with the lasting impacts that military service can have on one’s physical and mental health. For many, building meaningful connections with veterans who have already lived that transitional journey can be critical to navigating their post-enlistment identity, career, and purpose.
In this episode of Sustainability @ Work, we look at how organizations such as GallantFew are helping newly discharged veterans get crucial support during their transition into civilian life, and how we as individuals and organizations can do the same.
Key Quotes
00:20: “You have all these skill sets, you’re ready to take on the world, and then, all of a sudden, life steers you in a different direction.”
03:06: “Now that I’m out of the service, what am I all about? What do I stand for?”
04:30: “The military very clearly lays out what your purpose and mission is… when you leave the military and go out in the civilian world, nobody lays out a clear path to retirement for you.”
08:45: “Going from the military to trying to find a job in the civilian world was a blow to my self-esteem, and it caused me to not engage with people in the community I’d just come from.”
10:35: “I decided to set up a network of other ranger veterans… over time, that network grew to over 1,000 members.”
12:26: “[GallantFew] has adopted what we call the Three Cs methodology: Connecting, Coaching, and Counseling.”
16:45: “I could name at least 50 veterans now who are alive who would not be alive otherwise. That’s very rewarding. Stressful in the moment but rewarding long term.”
19:50: “Veterans have a lot to bring to the table. Some of the skills companies need to grow from the ground up, veterans already have.”
Guest Bios
Karl Monger, Executive Director, GallantFew
Karl Monger is a retired United States Army Major with 10 years active and 10 years reserve service prior to becoming the Executive Director of GallantFew. In his current role, he works to coach and mentor veterans across the country as they make the transition out of enlistment and into civilian life.
Willy Carrion, Business Analyst, Gerent
Willy’s career spans over 23 years of military experience, including 16 years in the infantry and eight active-duty deployments. A graduate of Gerent’s Launchpad program, Willy has successfully transitioned into the Salesforce ecosystem and his new role as a Business Analyst.
