NOL Why Veteran and Barbers
NOL, through primary research, understands that Veterans and Barbers have the skills and willpower to accomplish its mission. A 2016 Huffington Post article entitled: Transitioning Veterans Common Core Strengths along with years of studying barbers and barber shops by the NOL founder, produced the following conclusions:
VETERANS
CMC
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Perseverance: Accomplish the task at hand no matter what, with no excuses
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Accountability/Dependability: Consistently meet the mission requirements
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Thirst for knowledge: Quick and adept learner
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Commitment to Excellence: Evolving aptitude and high standards of performance
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Caring leader: Knowing when to lead and when to mentor
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Integrity: Commitment to being a team player, including the importance of being humble
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Ability to Influence: Understanding what others need and providing service/support that benefits all
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Understand Emotional Intelligence: Effectively manage your emotions and interpersonal relationships.
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Effective Communication: Build and sustain rapport with all personality styles and rank
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Displaying Adaptability: Be open and respect other people’s ideas and capabilities.
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Handle stressful situations: Knowing that you have endured and succeeded in similar high-stress situations
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Embrace life-long learning: Quickly grasping new technical and leadership knowledge
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Being an immediate contributor - Proactively positioning yourself to be ready when needed
BARBERS
Assistant CMC
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Desire a safe and productive community
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Have an Entrepreneur mindset
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Accessible daily
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Naturally understands many of the issues.
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Knowledge of what’s going on in their immediate community
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Not fearful of the players