Defense news and career advice written by Brandon Osgood

Think You Have Workplace Influence? This Checklist Puts It to the Test

Influence Without Authority: The Workplace Skill That Matters Most
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Career Advice

The Trust Account: Small Actions That Make You More Influential at Work

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Career Advice

Chasing a Three-Peat: What the Dodgers Can Teach You About Staying Ahead of a Career Plateau

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Career Advice

AI Can Polish Your Resume, but It Can’t Make Your Accomplishments Real

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Security Clearance

Continuous Vetting Changed the Clearance Game. Is Your Credit Report Ready?

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Career Advice

Cleared Salary Negotiation: Turn 2026 Pay Data Into a Raise

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Career Advice

Radical Candor: The Simple Feedback Skill Most Leaders Get Wrong

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Career Advice

Applying the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule for Clearance Professionals

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Career Advice

Before You Accept That Cleared Job, Ask Yourself These Three Questions