Episode 104: S9E9 Wielding Wisdom as a Veteran Attorney

Wielding Wisdom as a Veteran Attorney

How can we pass along wisdom gained from our professional leaders?

Tom Dunlap is joined again by Mark Fava. Mark is an attorney who works as an ombudsman and Vice President for Boeing Corporation. Tom and Mark discuss how Mark leveraged the knowledge and wisdom that he gained throughout his career, and as a veteran attorney, to mentor and lead other veterans and attorneys.

He describes the lessons he learned and the knowledge he gained from working with his two great admirals during his time in the military. During his military and law career Mark picked up bits of insight and career expertise along the way that shaped his path, and the way he mentors other veterans and attorneys. He describes how he guides his mentees whom he connects with through LinkedIn. Finally, Mark shares the tips he learned from his own leaders throughout his career journey. He shares this advice on his blog TheAviatorLawyer.com, and discusses the results of his experience starting this blog.

Listen to the show to learn more about Mark’s professional experiences. Make sure to check out the upcoming episode to hear him explain his major pieces of advice for listeners looking to move forward in their careers.

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