“We're no longer needed the wars are over, we're no longer on the front page, but all that crap from all those wars still exists. So don't lose focus, veterans kick ass. We make things happen.” – Lloyd Knight

In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Lloyd Knight, Lloyd discusses the importance of veteran support from both veterans and non-veterans alike. He talks about his journey into the Air Force and founding VETLANTA, and writing a book, “The Knight’s Work: My Unfinished Journey of VETLANTA”.

Lloyd explores how to use experience and decisions from grassroots organizations to help veterans, building morale in the workforce by encouraging meaningful conversations with employees and setting limits on their workloads.

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Lloyd invites listeners to join their upcoming summit at UPS Corporate Office in Sandy Springs!

[00:01 - 03:09] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Lloyd Knight!
• Lloyd is a retired Air Force veteran and a UPS veteran talent acquisition strategy manager

[03:10 - 33:10] Don’t Lose Focus: Supporting Veterans In The Post-War Era

• He talks about how he wrote his book, ““The Knight’s Work: My Unfinished Journey of VETLANTA”
• Finding fulfillment in engaging with his brothers and sisters in the veteran community
• Non-veterans can show their support by volunteering, showing up to events, helping veterans with resumes, and not losing focus on the issues that veterans may face
• Founding a chartered club to help veterans and their families, with no money involved

[33:11 - 45:47] Helping Veterans Find Meaningful Employment

• Facilitating faith-based networking
• Showing up to help veterans and seeing how they want to engage
• Creating space for non-veterans to understand the problems
• Corporate culture has changed but people are still business
• Volunteerism is important, especially for Unite Way season

[45:48– 53:23] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Lloyd invites listeners to join their upcoming summit at UPS Corporate Office in Sandy Springs!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“I wanna make sure veterans get good meaningful employment. Because you give the veteran a good, meaningful job, it's gonna help alleviate a lot of those other issues.” – Lloyd Knight

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