Matthew Louis, Author at Matthew J. Louis

Army Magazine Book Review

Army Magazine reviewed Mission Transition as part of its March 2020 edition. Please see below and help spread the word! A few highlights: “one of the best I have encountered” “valuable and needed work” “exceptionally well organized and easy to understand” “This book will help you start planning for your next mission today.”

Important Additional Reading

One of the key aspects that makes Mission Transition the best book ever written on transition from the military is the depth of research that went into its creation. It is easily the most researched book of its kind. Each chapter of the book is supported by voluminous outside content. More than just supporting the…

Financial Needs Exercises

One of your most critical items to determine upon leaving the service is whether the compensation package offered by prospective employers is sufficient. Mission Transition refers to a series of exercises that are only available on my website. The link above will take you to them. In order, you need to determine: Your required retirement…

My Latest Appearances

Photos below are from my recent appearances at: Loyalty Books in Silver Spring, MD Indy Reads in Indianapolis, IN USMA at West Point, NY Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati General Electric Global Operations HQ Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Team RWB, Cincinnati Chapter Hamilton County Public Library, Cincinnati Newport Aquarium in…

My Latest Interviews

I had the great pleasure of recently being interviewed by my West Point classmate Matt Lisowski. Check out our interview. I also have begun appearing on local radio shows to discuss Mission Transition. Brian Thomas and Scott Sloan recently hosted me. Check those out as well.

My Latest TV Interview

Craig McKee from WCPO-TV in Cincinnati was kind enough to spotlight me and Mission Transition in his weekly Homefront segment. I thought he did a remarkable job with the story. It’s not easy comparing 45 minutes of discussion into a 2-3 minute segment. But Craig is true professional, and it is obvious he takes great…

Mission Transition is LIVE!!!

After years of labor and with lots of help from individuals far and wide, the best transition guide for military personnel can now be yours! Please check out the links elsewhere on this site for RETAILERS, additional RESOURCES intended to be used in conjunction with the book, and supporting MEDIA clips. 84% chance of success…

Mission Transition Pre-Sale Information

Matt’s forthcoming book Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career will be published by HarperCollins, the largest publisher in the world. All formats will be available on September 24, 2019. See pre-sale information below: HarperCollins: https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/9781400214754/mission-transition/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Transition-Navigating-Opportunities-Post-Military/dp/1400214750/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1130949195?ean=9781400214754. Books-a-million: https://www.booksamillion.com/search?query=9781400214754 800CEOREADS: advanced_search?title_search=9781400214754 INDIEBOUND: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781400214754 Target: https://www.target.com/p/mission-transition-by-matthew-j-louis-hardcover/-/A-76452977. GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44442027-mission-transition

Veteran Guard and Reserve Guidance

Veterans: Are you considering continuing your service in the Guard or Reserve following your active duty service? If so, I’d urge you to read on and consider the advice provided below: Statistics tell us that more than half of you will elect to extend your service in the Guard or the Reserve. Your motivations for…

Veteran Employment Protections

Veterans: Have you ever wondered if your state (or territory) provides: USERRA-like protections for those serving in the Reserves or National Guard? Preferences for veterans in public employment? Preferences for veterans in private employment? A veteran employment services website? Well, I have the answer for you in the table below. Here’s the short answer: All…