Military Leadership Speakers

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.

“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...

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.)...

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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),...

Rt. Lt. General Scott Kindsvater is a senior global operations and intelligence leader, fighter pilot and former General Officer in the US Air Force for 32 years, with the last 17 years in executive leadership positions. He has...

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

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.

Whether discussing his experiences as a U.S. Navy SEAL or business leader, Mike Sarraille takes you on a heart-pumping ride through the ups and downs of leading the most elite teams in the world. An expert storyteller, Mike’s...

As the Deputy Commander and Director of Operations at US Cyber Command, Lt General Charles "Tuna" Moore was a key leader in the development of the United States’ policies, authorities, and military operations in cyberspace. His vision and...

As the previous commander of all US and NATO military forces involved in the start and continuation of the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict, Tod Wolters was able to command and witness the influence of democratic values, demonstrating that global...

Thomas Kolditz is a top leadership keynote speaker and expert, retired Brigadier General, author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. Tom has been named a top leadership Thought Leader by the...