Military leadership requires both mental and physical toughness to pull through difficult situations. WSB’s roster of military leaders includes Secretaries of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Generals, and other decorated heroes. Hear real-world examples of how it’s possible to lead through overwhelming circumstances. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author
Motivational Speaker, Fighter Pilot, Patriotic Philanthropist, PGA Professional, Golf Course Developer, and Author, A Patriot's Calling: Living Life Between Fear and Faith and Fly Into the Wind, How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness On Your Ascent to Greatness
Best-Selling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change
16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Vice Chair, Global Affairs and Managing Director of The Carlyle Group; New York Times Bestselling Author
Director, CIA (2011-2012); Commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces-Afghanistan (2010-2011); Partner, KKR
Transformational Leader; Secretary of Defense (2006-2011); Bestselling Author
First Living Medal of Honor Recipient Since the Vietnam War, Author
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015); U.S. Senator (1997–2009); Co-founder, Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc.
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011), Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton (1994-1997), Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (1993-1994) and Co-founder, Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Founder, Chairman, Co-CEO, IronNet Cybersecurity; Commander, U.S. Cyber Command (2010-2014) and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (2005-2014)
Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)
Distinguished Statesman, Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) and CEO, The Cohen Group
First Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Former Governor of Pennsylvania; Chairman, Ridge Global
Father, Husband, and First 100 Percent Combat-Disabled Active-Duty Air Force Technician
Commander, NORAD and Commander, US Northern Command (May 2016-May 2018), Commander, Pacific Air Forces (Oct 2014-May 2016)
America’s 1st Female Combat Fighter Pilot; U.S. Senator and Representative (2015-2020); Author
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