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Ever wondered how to craft a team of champions and a culture of mutual respect? Well wonder no more as we welcome Matt Jones, the trailblazing President and CEO of Sigma Defense, recently recognized as one of Washington’s top executives to watch in 2024.

Key points throughout include: 

• How joining the Navy completed Matt’s journey beyond athletics
• The power of team development: Scaling success through mutual growth
• Navigating acquisition anxiety and the power of transparency in leadership
• Acquisitions that stick: Reducing turnover through strategic integration
• Creating a workplace of choice and cultivating a culture where people thrive
• The competitive edge: The key to attracting top talent in defense
• Evolving with employees and incorporating millennial and Gen Z insights for innovation
• Reciprocity in the workplace: Navigating work-life balance and mutual expectations
• Venture Capital vs. Private Equity – Unveiling the true intentions

Mission first, profit second: Building systems for warfighters with purpose

“I want everyone joining our company to be with us for their whole career. But that’s not reality. Lots of people are going to come, lots of people are going to go and one of the things that I see as my job is to make sure that anyone who joins the organization, should they decide to leave, I hope that they leave better than when they got here.” –  Matt Jones.

Are you ready to unleash the beast in defense recruiting? Join us next time on Mission Critical Defense Recruiting, the ultimate podcast unveiling strategies to build powerhouse teams in the defense industry. Don’t miss out on the inside scoop for crafting your unbeatable squad!

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