Veteran Speakers

Known for his decisive leadership while serving as the 28th Secretary of Defense and as a four-star General, Lloyd Austin provides essential lessons on strategic decision-making, crisis management, and principled leadership, equipping audiences to excel amid complexity, maintain...

Jen Easterly is one of the few leaders in the world to have defended a nation in cyberspace, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of cybersecurity in the age of AI. She helps organizations...

John Kirby is a retired Navy Rear Admiral who served at the highest levels of American national security and continues to maintain active relationships with the military and intelligence leaders shaping events around the world today. He offers...

Kyle Carpenter will captivate audiences with the lessons he's learned about adversity, sharing his new-found perspective on life.

Gen James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) guards America's democratic freedoms, with a unique leadership style based on integrity, authenticity, and humility.

Alden Mills is the former Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, founder of multiple businesses, bestselling author of Unstoppable Mindset, Unstoppable Teams, and Be Unstoppable, a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, nationally recognized rower, and keynote speaker on...

"Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible." – Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

A specialist in leading effectively and operating in complexity, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, USA (Ret.) shares experienced insight on security in a multifaceted geopolitical environment, the 21st-century challenges facing the U.S., and capturing innovation.

A true patriotic, bipartisan voice, Chuck Hagel has never shied away from speaking his mind and doing what is right in the face of doing what is politically expedient. He discusses with audiences a wide variety of domestic...

A four-star Army general who led the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, Gen. Keith Alexander, USA (Ret.) played a pivotal role in securing the United States and our Allies throughout his distinguished military career.

Considered one of the most influential Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in history, Adm. Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.) takes a fresh approach to the most important issues of the 21st century—including America's global positioning and how...

One of the nation’s most respected bipartisan leaders in recent history, Leon Panetta has devoted his career to the American people, guiding U.S. intelligence, defense and economic strategies over the past four decades.

With an extraordinary record and breadth of public service, success and experience, Tom Ridge has become one of the most respected and top international security experts in the world.

Kevin Carroll is transforming business culture and team engagement by embracing the power of purposeful play.

"The advance of freedom is the calling of our time; it is the calling of our country." – George W. Bush

Saving his squad from the Taliban during a deadly ambush in Afghanistan, Sal Giunta shares—with unassuming humility—his courageous story and the importance of teamwork, selflessness and leadership.

Lt Col Dan Rooney, decorated F-16 fighter pilot and Founder of Folds of Honor, shares the leadership principles that help elite teams perform under pressure, build cultures of accountability, and unite around a mission that matters.

Decorated admiral and archetype of exemplary leadership, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) provides answers and strategies to address the most pressing global affairs challenges.

A highly decorated general and one of the most prominent combat commanders in American history, Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA (Ret.) has dedicated his life to public service, leading military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan and then serving...