Mike Saum - 30 Year Navy Career / Civil Engineer / Adapting to new environments / KNOW yourself

I'm your host Gary Nowak and I've got an American hero for you, Mike Saum served our country in the US Navy for almost 30 years and never been stationed on a ship, I know right?BackgroundStudiedCivil engineering at union college Navy career where he worked as:Commanding officerEngineering and Acquisition directorPublic works officeCommander naval constructionCommanding officer Worked in some great places Pearl harborSan DiegoSicily / Spain PentagonVP of Business Development for AECOMAdjunct professor at California Lutheran University HighlightsBeing a Boat boy and a Jack of all trades as a boyFollowing Carl into engineeringBest laid plans Navy then a school teacherHaving an epiphany with a professor in college that changed his career trajectorySeeking advice on the military careerFirst deployment to Spain the choosing SicilyGetting advice to get broaden his experience to progress further in his careerMisconception of being in the navyThe 3 major things you can do in the NavyThe major inflection point in the militaryStepping to every jobAnother imposter syndrome discussion Seeing your holesMentoring in the militaryGreat advice given most The job fills the void if you're not careful, learn yourselfWhat mike does well and how it will serve him in his next roleMoving 15 times in the military and how his kids adaptedPearl Harbor stationingDC and the pentagonGetting help with career movesFinally being a professorKnowing yourself and filling up spaceWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!