From the Frontline to Executive Success: Turning Military Discipline into Corporate Leadership

December 11, 2025 at 06:05 AM EST

By Benny R. Kinsey

Transitioning from the battlefield to the boardroom requires more than ambition—it demands translation. In From the Frontline to Executive Success: An MBA Field Manual for Military Veterans, retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Benny R. Kinsey, MBA offers an empowering bridge between two worlds: the discipline of military life and the strategic finesse of corporate leadership.

This isn’t another theoretical business book—it’s a mission-ready guide for veterans, executives, and anyone eager to unlock the power of military leadership in the modern workplace. Drawing on over two decades of service and nearly twenty years in corporate talent development, Kinsey decodes the complex world of business through the lens of military experience, offering tools veterans can use to thrive in civilian careers.

Through actionable insights, real-world case studies, and straightforward frameworks, the book teaches readers how to reframe their command experience as executive presence, understand financial strategy without MBA jargon, and speak the fluent language of business confidence. Kinsey’s tone remains both authoritative and empathetic—recognizing the emotional, professional, and cultural shifts that come with transitioning from service to corporate life.

More than a manual, From the Frontline to Executive Success serves as a roadmap for transformation—helping veterans rediscover their purpose, strengthen their leadership identity, and compete effectively at the executive level. As Kinsey reminds his readers, “You’re not starting over. You’re starting from strength.”