Leadership Isn’t a Résumé Bullet Point | Huben Phillips

Every military leader claims to bring leadership. Huben Phillips gets paid to develop it. Discover what makes that experience count.
Please register at the following link:https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/HUBENPHILLIPS2026
You say you can lead. Can you prove it when the rank comes off?
Leadership. It’s on nearly every military résumé. But what does it actually mean to the people making hiring decisions, developing talent, and running civilian organizations?
Meet someone who knows the difference.
After more than 34 years in the Navy, culminating as Fleet Command Master Chief of U.S. Second Fleet, Huben Phillips didn’t simply transition into another leadership position. He made developing leaders his civilian profession.
Today, as Senior Manager for Organizational and Leadership Development at HII Newport News Shipbuilding, he works at the intersection of people, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
Join us for a candid conversation about what military leaders often underestimate, what civilian organizations actually need, and why even the best leadership vision fails without commitment from the people responsible for executing it.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Beyond the Résumé: Understand how to demonstrate the value of your military leadership experience beyond rank, titles, and responsibilities.
The Buy-In Factor: Explore why effective leadership requires a strong vision from the top and genuine commitment from the people doing the work.
Leadership That Delivers: Discover how to translate your experience into influence, organizational impact, and measurable results.
Who Should Attend?
Transitioning and recently retired military leaders, veterans pursuing civilian leadership careers, military spouses with management experience, HR and talent development professionals, and corporate executives responsible for building high-performing teams.
Meet Your Speaker
Fleet Command Master Chief Huben Phillips, USN (Ret.)
Senior Manager, Organizational and Leadership DevelopmentHII Newport News Shipbuilding
Huben Phillips served more than 34 years in the U.S. Navy, including assignments as Fleet Command Master Chief of U.S. Second Fleet and Senior Enlisted Leader at Joint Force Command Norfolk. He holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Touro University. Today, he brings his experience in leadership, organizational culture, and people development to Newport News Shipbuilding.
Event Details
When: Friday, November 20, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 AM
Where: Town Point Club, Norfolk
Cost: Complimentary
Parking: Free for your first 2 hours in any Norfolk City garage.
Town Point ClubWorld Trade Center101 West Main Street, Suite 300Norfolk, VA 23510
Hosted by the Center for Military & Family Advancement
Your Next Leadership Chapter Deserves More Than Another Résumé Workshop.
Come hear from someone who’s made leadership development his profession.
Reserve your complimentary seat.
Please register at the following link:
https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/HUBENPHILLIPS2026