Command 2 Corporate
Welcome to Command 2 Corporate!
We’re your hosts, Larry Perry and Tawofik “T” Ghazal—two Army veterans who took different paths in service but found common ground in corporate America. One of us, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of leadership experience in the military, and the other, a former Staff Sergeant who served a decade before transitioning into the business world.
Together, we break down our thoughts on leadership—from the motor pool to the boardroom, and everywhere in between.
This is for leaders in transition and leaders in the making. It’s for up-and-coming professionals trying to find their place; the team players, the quiet influencers, the culture builders, and the ones doing the hard work without a spotlight. No fluff, no gimmicks—just real talk from those who’ve led through challenges, adapted under pressure, and thrived in the face of change.
Leadership isn’t just taught, it’s lived. Let’s get to work.
Command 2 Corporate
Civilian Vs. Military Environment - Worlds Apart | Command 2 Corporate
The jump from the military to corporate America isn’t just a career change—it’s a culture shock. In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we dive into the stark differences between life in uniform and life in the civilian workforce. From leadership styles and communication norms to purpose, identity, and team dynamics, we explore what truly separates these two worlds—and how veterans can bridge the gap.
💬 Topics we cover in this episode:
- Our first major culture shock moments post-transition
- Misconceptions civilians have about military culture—and vice versa
- Why corporate “rules” can feel unspoken or unclear to veterans
- Command-style leadership vs. collaborative leadership
- How the mission-first mentality plays out in the workplace
- Why military communication and hierarchy don’t always translate
- Finding purpose in roles that may feel purely transactional
- The camaraderie gap—can civilian teams ever match it?
- Advice for veterans struggling to “fit in” without losing themselves
- What we’d tell our military selves before exiting service
- How civilian employers can support veteran integration
This episode is real, insightful, and packed with real talk from two veterans who’ve lived both lives.
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