My time in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) profoundly influenced my early development, shaping the leader I am today. From the rigors of basic training to life-or-death situations on the battlefield, my military experience taught me invaluable lessons—lessons that I have successfully translated into a thriving business career.

I am not, in any way, trying to equate directly military service by running a business. Still, there is undoubtedly a large body of wisdom and lessons born from military experience that provide significant value in the corporate environment.

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1. Clarity of mission

In the military, success begins with understanding your mission. A well-defined mission provides a clear “North Star,” a guiding light that drives action and strategy. She drives the “why” behind every order, providing the motivation needed to endure potentially life-threatening scenarios.

Carrying this lesson into my business life has allowed for clarity of purpose.

SetSchedule's primary goal is to revolutionize the real estate industry, an ambition motivated by creating value for our clients.

This understanding serves to unite our team, providing a clear and connected vision that guides our work every day.

2. Determination under pressure

In the military, situations often require quick decisions. There is no room for indecision; hesitation can lead to disastrous results.

Even the business sphere, although less life-threatening, requires quick decision making sometimes. Market conditions can change rapidly, unexpected situations arise or difficult choices must be made.

My military life helped me in such scenarios, ensuring quick and decisive action even under unwanted pressure.

3. Responsibility and accountability

In the IDF, responsibility extended beyond my personal duties – it extended to the lives and well-being of my troops. The weight of this responsibility forced a high degree of accountability.

This degree of responsibility has proven necessary in business, especially when starting one.

As CEO, my decisions affect not only the financial success of our company, but also the livelihoods of all our employees.

This sense of responsibility cultivates an environment of trust and motivates high standards of performance throughout the organization.

4. Adaptability and resilience

There is one thing that military service definitely forges – consistency.

It trains us to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and not falter in the face of adversity. Because a failed mission doesn't have to be the end; it's a chance to assess, adapt and emerge stronger.

Treating failures as learning opportunities is the cornerstone of business. If this consistency and adaptability extends to your employees, they will effortlessly promote a the culture of continuous improvementeven in the face of adversity.

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5. Accurate communication

Clear communication is life or death in the IDF. No one has time for ambiguity because they are so good at faking misunderstandings and endangering lives and missions. Through military training, I improved my communication skills to be precise, clear and direct.

In business, I found clear communication be an equally invaluable asset. Whether articulating the strategic vision, delegating tasks or providing feedback, accurate communication ensures that everyone is on the same page, fostering a harmonious and efficient work environment.

6. Mentoring and development of leaders

The military is the perfect place to learn all the things I mentioned and learn them.

In the IDF, I was taught to identify potential, nurture skills and empower individuals – pushing them to take on leadership positions in the future.

With this knowledge from the military, I always try to mentor team leaders and open myself to the learning opportunities they bring.

7. Teamwork and cohesion

Last but certainly not least, military service instills a deep sense of camaraderie. There is a shared commitment to accomplish the mission you are all on. It's about the team over the individual—an ethos essential to success on the battlefield.

We constantly emphasize the value of COOPERATION in SetSchedule. Our collective success lies in each individual playing their role effectively while working as a unit, rather than competing individuals.

Drawing from my military background in shaping my corporate leadership style has proven invaluable, providing insight, building resilience and fostering a team-oriented approach.

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Lessons learned continue to drive SetSchedule's mission and growth, shaping our company culture and business strategies. These tactics, filled with necessary adjustments for the corporate world, provide powerful tools for him business leadershiprefining operations and creating a cohesive team.

The real estate industry needs a strong approach. One with a clear mission, unwavering consistency and a dedicated, united team.