Mastering the Transition with Retired General Scott Brower

Retired General Scott Scott Brower is a seasoned veteran with over 20 years of experience. As a leader who has excelled in both military and civilian realms, General Scott Brower shares invaluable insights into the art of transitioning, drawing from his journey and lessons learned.

Join John Ranken and General Scott Brower as they explore the intricacies of transition, leadership, and finding purpose in life's next chapter. Whether you're a veteran navigating post-military life or an individual embarking on a new journey, this episode offers profound insights and actionable strategies for mastering the transition with resilience and purpose.

Highlights:

{01:47} Finding Purpose in Special Forces

{04:13} Navigating Cross-Pollination

{08:30} The Essence of Leadership

{10:35} Challenges of Transition

{25:00} Lessons Learned

{35:00} Your Family Transitions

Scott Brower Bio:

Brigadier General (Retired) Scott E. Brower was born October 7, 1966, in Passaic, New Jersey. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1989 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Defense Artillery.

General Brower served the remainder of his military career in the Army Special Forces community following his initial assignment. He commanded at the detachment, company, battalion, and group levels, with operational commands culminating with country-wide responsibility for special operations across Iraq in 2010-2011.

His combat service includes Desert Storm, the initial invasions of both Afghanistan and Iraq, with three additional tours to Iraq, one to Afghanistan, and another deployment to Islamabad, Pakistan.

In General Brower’s final assignment at Fort Campbell, KY, which culminated in 12 years of service at this installation, he served as the acting senior commander for the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell.

Following retirement from the US Army, General Brower served as the Military Advisor in Residence at Austin Peay State University, helping to serve over 2,800 Military Affiliated Students. Starting in March 2020, he served as the Chief of Staff for Governor Lee’s Unified Command Group, responsible for coordinating all state-level efforts tied to the COVID-19 pandemic response across Tennessee.

General Brower now serves as the Director of the Bass Military Scholars Program at Vanderbilt University, which provides scholarships to honorably discharged military service members seeking advanced degrees in Law, Nursing, Medicine, Business, and Education with the charter for the scholars to connect to the Vanderbilt community and share the values and principles learned in service to our Nation.

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