CEO and Army vet Heath Melton reveals how flexibility, mentorship, and planning helped him pivot from military life to the boardroom. Get leadership gold on Battle Ready via Now Media TV and iHeart.

• (00:00:13) - Heath Melton on Re-inventing Himself
• (00:00:39) - Marine from Sedona on His Journey to West Point
• (00:03:29) - Serviceman transitions out of the Army
• (00:05:43) - Military Veteran transitions from the Army to Real Estate
• (00:07:56) - Steve Jobs on the Importance of Mentoring
• (00:11:46) - Battle Ready
• (00:12:18) - Mentors: Howard Hughes and KB Homes
• (00:15:24) - What to Tell Your Wife About Your Career Plans
• (00:16:38) - What Happened to My Job in Puerto Rico?
• (00:19:00) - How To Get Out of A Job Unsecure
• (00:22:13) - Battle Ready: Unemployed People and the Network
• (00:23:53) - Preparation for the NBA
• (00:24:04) - What Would You Tell People About Preparing for an Interview
• (00:25:10) - How to Prepare for an Interview
• (00:29:49) - How to Prepare for a Job Interview
• (00:30:51) - Mentors and the Hard Knocks
• (00:33:53) - How to Coach Your Friends
• (00:35:25) - Letting Go Of The Clique
• (00:36:52) - Battle Ready: Leadership, Hiring, Firing
• (00:37:29) - Leading Others by Example
• (00:39:40) - The Importance of Planning for the Job Search
• (00:42:12) - How to Write a Success Plan for Your Career
• (00:46:13) - Heath Smith on His New Position