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Wally Adamchik: Archives

September 26, 2008: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

September 08, 2008: Two Simple Questions

August 19, 2008: The Peer Interview

July 23, 2008: Making the Adjustment to College

July 07, 2008: Facing Culture Shock

June 23, 2008: Ask for Help

June 11, 2008: Don't Take the Easy Way Out

June 02, 2008: Don't Let Your Memories of Service Fade

May 09, 2008: Why Do You Do It?

April 29, 2008: The Relationship Factor of Transitioning

April 21, 2008: Discussing the Veteran Unemployment Problem

April 11, 2008: Five Ways to Get Your Civilian Career Going

March 28, 2008: Don't Let Etiquette, or The Job Escape You

March 19, 2008: Two Reasons to Be Innovative

March 11, 2008: Be Careful What You Look For

March 05, 2008: Keep in Touch with Friends

February 22, 2008: Do Your Homework to Get the Job

February 13, 2008: The Right Way to Network

February 06, 2008: What Vets Can Learn from the NY Giants

January 31, 2008: Work Your Network

January 23, 2008: Don't be Tempted to Stretch the Truth

January 14, 2008: Don't be a Shmuck

January 07, 2008: The Courage to Speak Up

December 14, 2007: Hurry Up and Wait

December 03, 2007: Are You Willing to Move for the Job?

November 26, 2007: Your Features and Benefits

November 09, 2007: Finally, The Facts About Veteran Employment

November 05, 2007: Mentors and Mentees

November 05, 2007: Mentors and Mentees

October 25, 2007: Employers Show Respect for Military

October 18, 2007: No Experience? No Job

October 12, 2007: The Road Less Traveled

October 04, 2007: Show Me the Calendar

September 27, 2007: Leave the Intensity at Home

September 21, 2007: Silence is Golden

September 14, 2007: It's Ok to be Quiet in an Interview

September 06, 2007: Are You Getting the 'Word'?

August 27, 2007: Use Your Vacation!

August 22, 2007: Help Them Help You

August 17, 2007: Don't be Ashamed of Your Service

August 08, 2007: Who's On Drugs?

August 08, 2007: Who's On Drugs?

August 07, 2007: 'What's Your Training Program Like?'

July 26, 2007: Think Outside of the Box

July 18, 2007: Could Do vs. Should Do

July 12, 2007: Re-learn to be a Leader

July 03, 2007: Make the Deadline

June 29, 2007: Working Hard to get Ahead

June 13, 2007: Determine Your Relevance

June 07, 2007: What do You Know About Technology?

June 04, 2007: Veteran, Beware

May 24, 2007: Tradition and Culture

May 18, 2007: The Company You Keep

May 14, 2007: Know What You Are Getting Into

May 04, 2007: Hey You ... Smile!

April 27, 2007: The Sir/Ma'am Debate

April 18, 2007: The Policy Made Me Do It!

April 13, 2007: Too Much Military?

April 02, 2007: Be Yourself, If You Can

March 26, 2007: Whispers About Military Stereotypes

March 21, 2007: Communicate Better, Here's How

March 12, 2007: Your Reading List -- Part II

March 05, 2007: Dummies, Idiots Don't Cut It

February 28, 2007: Your Reading List ? Part I

February 28, 2007: Your Reading List -- Part I

February 23, 2007: The Ugly Truth about ROI

February 14, 2007: I Wish I Knew Then, Part 2

February 06, 2007: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now...

February 06, 2007: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now...

January 29, 2007: What Happens in Vegas?

January 23, 2007: Do You Know How to Block?

January 23, 2007: Habla Usted Espanol?

January 11, 2007: Reach Out to Mentors -- Make the Call

January 03, 2007: You and Your Shadow

December 28, 2006: Resolutions: Bah Humbug?

December 20, 2006: Wanting 'More' Isn't Always Best

December 14, 2006: Stop Your Revolving Door

December 06, 2006: What You and Shamu Have in Common

November 22, 2006: Give Real Thanks

November 15, 2006: Practice, Practice, Practice

November 09, 2006: Your Values, or the Job?

November 02, 2006: What Was the Last Book You Read?

October 26, 2006: Help Wanted?

October 18, 2006: Your Board of Directors

October 10, 2006: Who do You Lean On?

October 05, 2006: Tempted to Lie? Don't Do It

September 27, 2006: The Hunger Within

September 21, 2006: Commander's Intent

September 13, 2006: 24/7 Customer Centric

September 05, 2006: Take Care of Yours

August 30, 2006: Veterans, Know Thyself

August 22, 2006: Set the Example

August 17, 2006: Get Bad at What You Do

August 11, 2006: More Than Just Being Honest



 
About Wally Adamchik

Wally Adamchik is a nationally respected expert on leadership and personal excellence. He is the President of FireStarter Speaking and Consulting and works across North America helping organizations improve their leadership abilities at all levels. His work has been featured in Fortune Small Business, numerous national trade publications and countless daily newspapers.

Wally graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where in his senior year he was the mascot. He served with distinction as an Officer of Marines for ten years, first as an armor officer and then flying AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters. He traveled to six continents while on active duty. After the Marines he was recognized for superior performance as a regional manager for a national restaurant company. At the same time he earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After UNC, he was again recognized for superior performance at a national consulting company. He founded FireStarter Speaking and Consulting in response to demands from clients for tailored and effective leadership consulting.

Wally's clients range from the family-held enterprise to some of the nations most respected Fortune 100 firms. In all cases his clients rely on him for his insights, expertise and ability to help them solve problems and boost productivity.

He lives in Raleigh, NC and is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a board member at the state level. He is also a board member at the state level for the Notre Dame Alumni association.

Wally is the author of NO YELLING: The Nine Secrets of Marine Corps Leadership You MUST Know To WIN In Business (www.noyelling.net).

You can visit his website at www.beafirestarter.com.

He welcomes your comments and questions at wally@beafirestarter.com
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