Jesse Gemberling-Johnson shares his journey from childhood in Philadelphia to enlisting in the Marine Corps. He discusses his experiences in officer training, deployments to Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, and Australia, and the challenges and rewards of serving in combat zones. Jesse emphasizes the importance of building relationships and cultural understanding in military operations and reflects on the mindset and emotions involved in combat situations. In this part of the conversation, Jesse Gemberling-Johnson discusses his mental state in combat and the importance of maintaining a level-headed mindset as an officer. He also reflects on his transition from military to civilian life, highlighting the need to consider personal strengths and interests when choosing a career path. Jesse shares his experience in commercial construction management and the blend of white-collar and blue-collar work that he found fulfilling. He emphasizes the interdependent relationship between different roles in the construction industry and the importance of building strong relationships in the workplace. In this conversation, Jesse Gemberling-Johnson shares his experiences transitioning from the military to the construction industry and his journey to becoming a leader in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) field. He discusses the importance of finding balance in construction and the value of understanding human dynamics in team settings. Jesse also highlights the non-technical skills that veterans bring to the civilian sector and the challenges in effectively leveraging these skills. He shares his career wins, including establishing a veteran hiring initiative in his company. Jesse concludes by recommending the books 'Mindfulness' by Ellen Langer and 'Unlocking Hidden Potential' by Adam Grant.
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