<p>Chief Richard Picciotto delivers a gripping, firsthand account of the day that altered history, underscoring the significance of courage, preparation and effective leadership when confronted with enormous adversity.</p><p>The FDNY battalion commander in lower Manhattan when it was the target of terrorist attacks on 9/11, Richard and his fellow firefighters selflessly rushed inside the World Trade Center towers to rescue those trapped inside. The highest-ranking firefighter to survive that day, he humbly reflects on his efforts and offers an insider’s knowledge of how courage and training helped save numerous lives. He also chronicles this experience in his best-selling book, <i>Last Man Down</i>. </p><p>In captivating narratives that leave audiences on the edge of their seats, Richard recounts his experiences on that day and those following, revealing how he summoned lessons learned throughout his years as an accomplished leader to take on the most difficult tasks. Tactfully incorporating humor with valuable lessons on leadership, preparation and decision-making, Richard puts this defining historical event into perspective, while imparting valuable insights for business leaders to effectively lead teams through significant challenges and in crises.</p>
FDNY Chief and Highest Ranking Firefighter to Survive the World Trade Center Collapse
<ul><li><b><strong>Last Man Down: A Fireman's Story</strong></b></li><li>In a presentation modeled after his best-selling book, <i>Last Man Down</i>, FDNY Chief Richard Picciotto offers a tribute to the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. His recount is not one of death and destruction, but a celebration of life and its unpredictable nature. Picciotto offers an eyewitness account of the defining historical event of our lives; his story is that of a man, a hero, and a tragic event that inspired a nation.</li><li><b><strong>Leadership the FDNY Way</strong></b></li><li>The FDNY exemplifies, like no other organization in the world, leadership, motivation, risk management, and decision making. The ultimate example of this was the largest rescue operation in the history of the United States, which on 9/11 saved the lives of an estimated 20,000 people. Chief Richard Picciotto has taught and prepared firefighters in both their quest to save lives and for promotion into leadership roles within the FDNY. He shows you how the strategies and tactics of the FDNY in training its members, can parallel the needs in your own organization. Drawing from his own experiences, Picciotto also teaches audiences the skills a leader needs to not only make life and death decisions but daily decisions that benefit your organization.</li></ul>