Lida Citroen

The author of "Success After Service: How to Take Control of Your Job Search and Career After Military Duty” (2020) and "Your Next Mission: A personal branding guide for the military-to-civilian transition" (2014), Lida Citroën is a keynote speaker and presenter, executive coach, popular TEDx speaker and instructor of multiple courses on LinkedIn Learning. She regularly presents workshops on personal branding, executive presence, leadership communication and reputation risk management.

A contributing writer for Military.com, Lida is a passionate supporter of the military, volunteering her time to help veterans transition to civilian careers and assist employers who seek to hire military talent. She regularly speaks at conferences, corporate meetings and events focused on military transition.

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A representative from Comcast NBCUniversal, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Perez at the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. (U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Keaton Habeck)

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(U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

How to Bring Your A-Game, Even When You're Not Feeling It

In a supportive team environment, when we see someone showing up less happy and upbeat than their normal self, it can be...

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