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The military is the ultimate bureaucracy. It is the epitome of a broad, top-down organizational hierarchy with thousands of personnel across multiple locations and divisions as well as lots of room and experience between the generals and privates. Whether your workforce is the size of an army or is lean and flat, you can still benefit from emulating the best leadership principles of the US Armed Forces.

On Veterans’ Day we honor current and past members of our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make and thank them for their commitment to keeping our country and the freedoms we enjoy safe. While serving in the military, they also perform jobs not unlike civilians. So the next time you need to fill roles within your organization, consider hiring military veterans for their skills and leadership abilities.