During your transition from military to civilian industry, what professional habits or traits were useful or a hinderance?

Habits that have served me well: Reliability, accountability, adaptability, professionalism, integrity, honesty.

Habits that have hindered me: expecting others to value and try to live up to what I listed above.

Organization, discipline and focus. Problem i find is the focus. When you're in mission/ work mode and serious. Civilians think you're grumpy or unfriendly. I also find civilians "play" socially at work and don't works as hard.

I thnk the best habit I use is my ability to maintain eye contact when talking with people. I am not always super successful at doing it, but it's a trait that gives people a warm fuzzy.