<p>What if the legendary Blue Angels Culture of Excellence could be replicated and scaled?</p><p>Since 2015, John Foley has been recognized as one of the top 10 most in demand speakers. John has spoken to some of the highest performing organizations in the world such as, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Goodyear, Chevron, Lowe's, Marriott, Hilton, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, NCAA, Penske Racing, Sprint, Motorola, Merrill Lynch, Mass Mutual, AMC Theatre, Norton Lifelock, Capital Group, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, GE, American Hospital Association, Mayo, Merck, Palo Alto Networks, Sunovion, Gillette, McDonalds, Stanford Business School, Global Sports Summit, and numerous CEO Summits to name a few.</p><p>He is the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, Bestselling Author of <i>Fearless Success</i>, an expert in the How of High Performance teams and 'The Guru of Gratitude.’ As a Blue Angel, John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour in formations as close as 18 inches apart. To survive in those circumstances he relied on a culture of high trust, leadership and teamwork. John employs the intense realities of his aviation career as a metaphor to inspire - breathe life into - teams to reach for their highest potential and sustain excellence under dynamic change. John’s presentations are highlighted by: </p><ul><li>An energizing delivery that inspires High Performance with a grateful mindset.</li><li>Awe inspiring storytelling and electrifying video of the legendary Blue Angels in action.</li><li>A contagious attitude of gratitude that he calls Glad To Be Here®.</li><li>A unique approach that equips others to take the same journey toward excellence, teamwork and transformation.</li></ul><p>In 2011 John founded the Glad To Be Here Foundation. John donates 10% of his speaking fees to charities through the foundation. The program has donated over $2 million to 380+ charities and impacted thousands of lives globally including sponsoring 47 children in 47 countries. It's part of his mission to connect a shared ‘purpose larger than self’ with every organization.</p>
Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Bestselling Author and ‘Gratitude Guru’
<ul><li><strong>Ignite a Culture of Excellence</strong></li><li>Connecting, aligning, and unifying virtual teams can be a daunting task. John’s message of trust and high-performance teamwork speaks directly to virtual teams. Our online presentations leverage virtual connectivity to create a unique keynote experience that leaves audiences feeling inspired, energized, and “Glad To Be Here.”</li><li>Key Takeaways:</li></ul><p>- A shared attitude of gratitude called “Glad To Be Here,” which can transform any organization.</p><p>- Team connection and extension; an inspired, energized audience.</p><p>- Rare, behind the scenes footage of John flying with the Blue Angels.</p><p>- Live, virtual Q&A sessions, polls and exercises to take leaders to the next level.</p><ul><li><strong>Drive the Ball: Sustaining Excellence Through Change</strong></li><li>We live in a time of rapid development. Business culture is evolving. Mergers, acquisitions, and global expansion help create new opportunities. Smart companies keep ahead of the curve, but those willing to push the limits of what is possible, the .01%, those are the people who BREAK the curve. At the crux of challenges is one burning question: how do we adapt to change? Drive the Ball is the "How to Win" answer to that question.</li><li><strong>Extraordinary Performance</strong></li><li>As lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, John Foley had to consistently perform as part of a team in an intense, high-stakes environment. Reaching that level of excellence required commitment, discipline, and trust. Using Blue Angel methodology as a model, Foley has developed a unique approach that equips others to make the same journey toward excellence. His message, delivered with contagious enthusiasm, emphasizes principles of trust, alignment, clarity, and commitment, positioning individuals and teams to achieve and sustain higher levels of excellence than they ever dreamed possible.</li><li><strong>The "How" of High Performance</strong></li><li>How do the Blue Angels consistently operate with such precision while flying inches apart at 600 mph? John Foley provides a proven model that demonstrates a highly effective way to achieve precision by closing performance gaps. Taking examples from his own experience, he simplifies complex challenges so they can be met immediately. He connects the high intensity of the Blue Angels to your organization and provides concrete tools to begin the process of reaching and sustaining excellence.</li></ul>