Author: Rolande Sumner

Rolande S. Sumner is a retired US Army veteran and the CEO & Founder of Life After Service Transitional Coaching LLC®. Rolande enlisted in the US Army National Guard in 1995 and retired in 2015. During her career, she was an Admin Clerk, Heavy Vehicle Operator, and Human Resources Manager. She served as both a traditional National Guard Soldier and as an Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Soldier; and stationed in Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Afghanistan. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) via the International Coaching Federation, a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). Rolande is also one of the bestselling authors of Behind The Rank, Volume 3.

Organizational Development

VETERAN RETENTION MINUTE: How VPs of Talent Management May Bolster Their Professional Reputation And Save Tens of Thousands Dollars

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 Rolande Sumner Leave a comment

“Veteran retention is not a priority for us right now.” is a phrase I’ve heard from almost every Vice President…

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11 Questions You Should Ask During The First Week Of Being Hired

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Rolande Sumner Leave a comment

Ask the below 11 questions during the first few weeks of employment to learn about the culture of the organization quickly, resulting in high productivity and stronger relationships. Use these as conversation starters to develop a deeper understanding of the organization.

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VETERAN RETENTION: Racial equality in the workplace is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore.

June 15, 2020July 25, 2020 Rolande Sumner Leave a comment

In the wake of recent events, African American employees and college graduates are taking a closer look at the companies…