Military Leadership Speakers

Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater draws on his senior leadership roles with NATO and ten combat deployments to examine today’s global security environment. With his unique insights on Russia, China, and the war in Ukraine, he explains the evolving...

“The one thing that has made my life turn out differently from what I expected is that I stopped waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect set of conditions, and the perfect answer.” – Col. Martha McSally, USAF...

Maj. Gen. Vinny Boles, USA (Ret.) shares how to get the right item to the right place at the right time.

Gen. Joseph Dunford, USMC (Ret.) served as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council.

Carey Lohrenz’s extensive experience operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments, an aircraft carrier, and her unique position as one of the first female fighter pilots make her a highly sought after leadership training expert, team...

As a combatant Commander, General Lori Robinson was the most senior military woman to serve in the United States Department of Defense and draws on her unique challenges as a powerful woman in a world dominated by men...

A best-selling author of both nonfiction and novels, Peter W. Singer is Strategist at New America and a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University. He has served as a consultant for the US Military, Intelligence Community, and...

After suffering catastrophic injuries as the result of a landmine in Afghanistan, Israel “DT” Del Toro was given a 15 percent chance of survival. Then his doctors told him he was going to be in the hospital for another year, that he...

Through personal anecdotes and leadership insights from his Marine Corps and NASA experiences that testify to the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity and set new expectations for the future, Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., USMC (Ret.)...

After losing his eyesight while serving in Iraq, Scotty Smiley's life is proof that hope in the face of adversity can conquer all obstacles. He went on to become the first blind active duty officer in the military, the author of the...

Whether it is unpacking a complex national security challenge like North Korea, assessing how cyber and other new technologies are transforming the global security landscape, explaining national defense strategies, or assessing the effectiveness of U.S. counterterrorism efforts since...

Deborah Lee James has a three-decade track record of leading, transforming, and driving lasting results in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government, and private industry. She has deep expertise in strategic planning, risk management, public policy, cyber...

A specialist in navigating change and achieving sustainable performance, Ori Brafman shares insight from his best-selling books and experiences working with Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. military on organizational dynamics, agile and adaptive leadership, accountability, and inclusion.

Javier Solana draws on his extensive international experience to put the current geopolitical environment into context. As former Secretary General of NATO and first High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union (EU),...

Col. Greg Gadson, USA (Ret.) communicates his passion for service, teamwork and leadership in his moving and inspirational message made relevant for individuals, teams and organizations of all sizes.

Mike Abrashoff was the most-junior officer in the Pacific fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire navy – using the same crew....

Gen. Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.) shares his views on leadership and the importance of being guided by ethics, motivation and responsibility as he provides insight into our greatest national, global and cyber security threats.

A former F-16 fighter pilot and CEO & Founder of Mach 2 Consulting, Anthony Bourke brings his tactical knowledge and vast business experience to the forefront of the management training world.

Having served at the heart of the U.S. Government's terrorism crisis management team and charged with leading the analysis and integration of all terrorism intelligence, Michael Leiter provides an in-depth understanding of activities that affect our nation's security...

In the cockpit, flawless execution is a matter of life-or-death. Afterburner teaches their methodologies to enhance organizational performance and achieve corporate success.