# 184: How to Win the War on Talent by Becoming a Veteran-Ready Organization Featuring Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, LtCol, USAF, Retired

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2024-05-07
- Length: 47m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, founder of Vanguard Veteran, explains how manufacturers can transition from being merely 'veteran-friendly' to 'veteran-ready' by implementing robust retention systems, mentorship, and onboarding processes. She details the diverse skill sets veterans bring—including nursing, project management, and sales—and argues that their adaptability and trainability address the current labor shortage in the industry. Gallowitz also discusses her book, 'Beyond Thank You For Your Service,' and the Veteran Hiring Academy, offering practical strategies for employers to build inclusive cultures and retain military talent.

## Chapters

- [0:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=49) Introduction: Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz and the Veteran-Ready Organization
- [4:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=282) Defining Veteran-Ready vs. Veteran-Friendly Employers
- [8:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=484) Kathy's Military Journey: From Navy Kid to Air Force Nurse
- [13:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=832) Why Veterans Are Aligned with Manufacturing Needs
- [17:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=1061) Diverse Skill Sets: Nursing, Sales, and Adaptability
- [23:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=1394) Becoming a Veteran Champion: Beyond 'Thank You for Your Service'
- [31:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=1882) Retention, Mentorship, and Onboarding Strategies
- [36:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=2166) Creativity and Problem Solving in Military Personnel
- [39:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=2340) The Urgency of the Skills Gap and Labor Market
- [41:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-05-07-184-how-to-win-the-war-on-talent-by-becoming-a-veteran-ready-organization-featur#t=2502) The Veteran Hiring Academy and Resources

## Topics

- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Vanguard Veteran (company)
- Beyond "Thank You For Your Service:" The Veteran Champion Handbook for Civilians (product)
- Harding (company)
- Johnson and Johnson (company)
- SeaWorld (company)
- Wilford Hall (other)
- Heroes Make America (other)
- Society of Human Resource Management (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Cultivating Veteran Champions in Manufacturing w/ Lt Col Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-02-06-cultivating-veteran-champions-in-manufacturing-w-lt-col-kathy-lowrey-gallowitz) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [The Shared Responsibility of Upskilling the Workforce w/ Bill Berrien](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-03-14-the-shared-responsibility-of-upskilling-the-workforce-w-bill-berrien) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Perspectives on Finding and Keeping Manufacturing Talent w/ Jon Franko](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-09-03-perspectives-on-finding-and-keeping-manufacturing-talent-w-jon-franko) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Diversity in the Manufacturing Sector w/ Andrew Crowe and Justin Sherman](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-07-27-diversity-in-the-manufacturing-sector-w-andrew-crowe-and-justin-sherman) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [A New Generation of Craftsmen with Character w/ Dave Hataj](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-07-16-a-new-generation-of-craftsmen-with-character-w-dave-hataj) (The Manufacturing Executive)

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