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Forrest Lykins

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Role and Company

Senior Operations Service Manager, Johnson Controls JCI

Expertise

30 years experience in management

Location

Wellsville, KS

About Forrest

I am a highly experienced leader, manager with P&L experience, and retired Air Force Officer with a significant background in Electronic Warfare, Nuclear Operations and Military Planning and intelligence. I have a passion for assisting veterans in military transition to the private sector. I provide subject matter expertise, advice and consent on hiring, strategy, technology and profitability strategies.

I am a Professor at the University level and a Senior Manager with JCI.

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Forrest's Recent Answers

one year ago

I have a STEM education but have been out of the field for some time. I would like to make use of my education, even if tangentially.

You might consider becoming a pharmacist. The field is growing, and demand is high. There are programs that can be...

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4 years ago

I would like advice on transitioning from military jobs.

First thing to look at is whether you are limiting your opportunities based on what you consider your skill set...

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6 years ago

Book recommendations

A short list of recommended reading: Simon Sineks book "Leaders Eat Last" is good. Malcolm Galdwell "Outliers" Dale Carnegie "How...

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