The Power of Being All In with Major General Robert Mixon

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Transitioning from 33 years of military service is never simple, regardless of the rank on your shoulders. In this episode, Joe welcomes Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. (USA, Ret.), who candidly shares his journey from commanding the 7th Infantry Division to navigating the civilian workforce during the 2008 economic crisis.

Robert discusses the “shock and awe” of entering a family-owned manufacturing business, the shift into mission-driven nonprofit work with Warrior Salute, and his eventual leap into entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder of Level Five Associates, Robert teaches the six enduring principles of value-based leadership. This conversation explores staying adaptive, finding your next mission, and the importance of having a “trusted advisor” in the civilian world.

Episode Resources:

Adaptive Leadership Insights – Robert’s Substack

About Our Guest

Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.) served 33 years in the Army, commanding the 7th Infantry Division and Division West of First Army. After transitioning into corporate and nonprofit leadership, including helping create the Warrior Salute program for veterans with TBI and PTSD-he now advises organizations on leadership, culture, and veteran workforce success. Robert is co-founder of Level Five Associates and author of the bestselling The Power of Being All In.

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