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Elizabeth Koss

Writer

13-year Army Veteran and published author

Articles

Cover image for Chain of Command to Chain of Impact: Veterans Leading the Future of Public Service
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Chain of Command to Chain of Impact: Veterans Leading the Future of Public Service
<p class="mb-4">Veterans step into governmental roles with an ingrained mission-first mindset, often shaped by years of operational discipline, teamwo...
February 21, 2026Read article
Cover image for Command Presence: What Civilian Leaders Can Learn from Military Strategy
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Command Presence: What Civilian Leaders Can Learn from Military Strategy
<p class="mb-4">Leadership doesn’t stop at the front lines- it evolves. The precision, purpose, and discipline that define military operations transla...
February 12, 2026Read article
Cover image for Beyond Rank: Turning Military Experience into Civic Leadership
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Beyond Rank: Turning Military Experience into Civic Leadership
<p class="mb-4">When veterans step into civilian government roles, they don’t leave their mission-first mindset behind- they bring it with them. The s...
February 5, 2026Read article
Cover image for What the Army Knows About Patching Streets and Keeping the Water On”
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What the Army Knows About Patching Streets and Keeping the Water On”
<p class="mb-4">Local governments don’t fail because people don’t care; they fail when fire trucks, salt spreaders, servers, or procurement pipelines ...
January 28, 2026Read article
Cover image for After-Action, Before Burnout: Bringing Military-Grade Accountability to Civilian Teams
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After-Action, Before Burnout: Bringing Military-Grade Accountability to Civilian Teams
<p class="mb-4">Veterans don’t just “fit into” civilian agencies- they rebuild them from the inside out, applying battle-tested leadership, mission fo...
January 25, 2026Read article
Cover image for Stop Governing on Luck: How Military Discipline Can Bulletproof Local Services
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Stop Governing on Luck: How Military Discipline Can Bulletproof Local Services
<p class="mb-4">In the military, preventive maintenance is not optional. Equipment is inspected regularly, vehicles are maintained on strict schedules...
January 8, 2026Read article
Cover image for Mission Continues: Translating Military Values into Public Service
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Mission Continues: Translating Military Values into Public Service
<p class="mb-4">Veterans don’t stop serving when they hang up the uniform- they just change the mission. Across city halls, state agencies, and federa...
January 4, 2026Read article
Cover image for From Battlefield to City Hall: How Military Precision Can Save Civilian Lives
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From Battlefield to City Hall: How Military Precision Can Save Civilian Lives
<p class="mb-4">When disaster strikes, seconds count and confusion kills. While civil emergency managers often face chaos on the ground, the military ...
December 31, 2025Read article
Cover image for The New Chain of Support: Turning Command Structures into Care Systems
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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
Cover image for Beyond “What Went Wrong”: The Four-Question AAR Playbook Every Leader Should Steal from the Army
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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
Cover image for Structure Breeds Success: How the Five-Paragraph Order Unifies Local Initiatives
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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
Cover image for Marching Together: Applying Military Team-Building to the Modern Workplace
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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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