From Military Service to Veteran Support: How IVMF is Transforming Veterans' Lives with Ray Toenniessen​

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In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with Ray Toenniessen, Deputy Executive Director of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and​ Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University. Through IVMF's innovative programs, including Onward to Opportunity and their entrepreneurship initiatives, the institute serves over 20,000 service members, Veterans, and military families annually.​

Ray offers insights into authentic leadership development, drawing from both his military experience and civilian career. The conversation delves deep into what makes an effective leader, emphasizing the importance of being present and avoiding ego-driven decision-making. Ray's perspective on translating military leadership skills to civilian success provides valuable lessons for Veterans in transition and established leaders alike.​

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Learn how IVMF serves 20,000 veterans annually.​
  • Understand how corporate partnerships fuel Veteran support.​
  • Gain insights on translating military leadership to civilian success.

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Content provided by John Berry. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by John Berry or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with Ray Toenniessen, Deputy Executive Director of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and​ Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University. Through IVMF's innovative programs, including Onward to Opportunity and their entrepreneurship initiatives, the institute serves over 20,000 service members, Veterans, and military families annually.​

Ray offers insights into authentic leadership development, drawing from both his military experience and civilian career. The conversation delves deep into what makes an effective leader, emphasizing the importance of being present and avoiding ego-driven decision-making. Ray's perspective on translating military leadership skills to civilian success provides valuable lessons for Veterans in transition and established leaders alike.​

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Learn how IVMF serves 20,000 veterans annually.​
  • Understand how corporate partnerships fuel Veteran support.​
  • Gain insights on translating military leadership to civilian success.

Explore Resources from this episode:

  continue reading

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