<p>Gene Kranz shares lessons from one of mankind's most challenging endeavors, revealing how grit, teamwork and thoughtful leadership ensure victory in any circumstance.</p><p>An iconic NASA flight director, Gene is best known for his leadership in bringing Apollo 13 safely back to Earth and guiding Apollo 11 into history with the first moon landing. He was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his heroism, leadership and steely resolve.</p><p>The author of the best-seller, <i>Failure Is Not An Option</i>, he was portrayed by Ed Harris in Ron Howard's blockbuster film <i>Apollo 13</i> and has been inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.</p><p>Gene discusses the courage and determination that inspired the team responsible for the space program’s success, drawing lessons that organizations can use to create an environment for excellence. He leaves audiences empowered with key takeaways on instilling a can-do mindset and preserving the pioneering spirit of America for future generations.</p>
Iconic NASA Flight Control Director with Apollo 11 and Apollo 13, Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
<ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.kepplerspeakers.com/Kranz%20G-Topics%20(Virtual).doc" target="_blank">Virtual event: A Legendary NASA Icon Discusses Apollo Missions, Courage and the Can-Do Spirit</a></strong></li><li>Click above for further details.</li><li><strong>Go or No Go: The Untold Story of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing</strong></li><li>Go or No Go? That was the question the night of July 20, 1969, as Apollo 11 approached the lunar surface. Gene Kranz, iconic NASA Flight Control Director, unveils the little-known story of what nearly became an aborted mission to put a man on the moon.</li><li>More than 50 years after that lunar milestone, Gene provides audiences with an insider’s view of challenges facing Mission Control that fateful night. With Apollo 11’s Columbia in lunar orbit, its Lunar Module (LM), the Eagle—with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin aboard—separated from the Command Module. Almost immediately, Mission Control—some 240,000 miles away—detected problems with the LM radio link. Gene knew that communication with the crew was crucial and determined he had enough information to move forward, albeit barely enough, and gave the Go to initiate powered descent. </li><li>Gene recounts Apollo 11’s series of gut-wrenching Go/No Go decisions, and how close NASA came to aborting the historic moon landing altogether. His compelling multi-media presentation takes you inside Mission Control during the dramatic lunar landing; from the first moments of LM separation to the tense 60-second mark a mere 100 feet above the surface. Gene offers fascinating details leading up to the iconic moment when he and the entire world received Neil Armstrong’s message: “The Eagle has landed."</li><li><strong>Apollo 13: A Successful Failure -- Joint Presentation</strong></li><li>Gene Kranz's famous motto, "Failure is not an option!" is well known. Jim Lovell's credo is equally pithy yet powerful: "You gotta make things happen!" In this joint presentation from two of the most renowned space program pioneers, Kranz, Apollo 13's flight director, and Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, discuss and define teamwork as it applies to audiences. Together, these respected icons explain how competence, perseverance, and leadership combine to assure ultimate victory in any circumstances. Be it in a crisis situation or an ordinary day at the office, this dynamic team emphasizes the importance of control in communication and individual responsibility. </li></ul>