EK
Elizabeth Koss
Writer
13-year Army Veteran and published author
Articles

Military
The New Chain of Support: Turning Command Structures into Care Systems
<p class="mb-4">In the military, the chain of command is not only a structure for issuing orders but also a safeguard for accountability and mission s...
December 27, 2025Read article

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Beyond “What Went Wrong”: The Four-Question AAR Playbook Every Leader Should Steal from the Army
<p class="mb-4">One of the most valuable aspects of the After-Action Review (AAR) is its emphasis on process over personality. In military settings, A...
December 19, 2025Read article

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Structure Breeds Success: How the Five-Paragraph Order Unifies Local Initiatives
<p class="mb-4">The five-paragraph operations order provides a disciplined approach to planning that can significantly improve how cities and counties...
December 4, 2025Read article

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Marching Together: Applying Military Team-Building to the Modern Workplace
<p class="mb-4">One of the most tangible lessons from military service is the power of shared hardship and collective purpose. When soldiers train, de...
November 19, 2025Read article

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Translating Military Leadership Lessons into Civilian Workplaces
<p class="mb-4">Military leadership training is designed to build competence under pressure, foster trust among teams, and develop decision-makers who...
November 13, 2025Read article

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Structured Feedback: What Civilian Leaders Can Learn from Army Counseling
<p class="mb-4">One of the most effective feedback mechanisms in the Army is structured performance counseling. From the first-line supervisor to the ...
November 12, 2025Read article

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What the Army Taught Me About Servant Leadership in Government
<p class="mb-4">During my time in the Army, "service before self" was not a slogan we quoted during ceremonies and forgot about afterward. It was a da...
November 11, 2025Read article

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From Battlefield to Bureaucracy: The Transferable Skills of Veterans
<p class="mb-4">Military service instills a level of discipline, strategic thinking, and mission-focus that directly benefits government operations. V...
November 9, 2025Read article

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From Barracks to Bureaucracy: How Military Intent Can Transform Civilian Teams
<p class="mb-4">In the military, "commander’s intent" is not just a guideline - it is the backbone of mission execution. It clarifies the desired end ...
November 5, 2025Read article
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Why Civilian Agencies Need Military-Style Communication
<p class="mb-4">One of the most powerful lessons I carried from the Army into my civilian work with veterans is the value of structured communication ...
November 3, 2025Read article

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Bridging the Civil-Military Divide Inside the VA
<h2 class="mb-4 mt-6">Bridging the Civil-Military Divide Inside the VA</h2><p class="mb-4">The most effective VA teams I have seen are those composed ...
November 1, 2025Read article
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