Florent Groberg
<p>From the battlefield to the boardroom, Florent “Flo” Groberg inspires audiences to thrive in challenging environments and to find the strength to complete any mission. </p><p>Florent “Flo” Groberg’s career combines military valor with corporate leadership and strategic influence. More than a Medal of Honor recipient, Groberg is a transformative leader who has demonstrated resilience and decisiveness in the toughest environments.
First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.)
<p>A true American hero, First Sergeant Matt Eversmann illustrates the importance of duty, courage and selfless service to succeed when ordinary circumstances become extraordinary challenges. </p><p>On October 3, 1993, Matt was placed in charge of a group of Army Rangers to lead a daytime raid against an eager enemy militia. Matt experienced the horrors of war when he and his fellow soldiers were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu and marked for death by an angry mob.
Mike Abrashoff
<p>Mike Abrashoff recounts his journey transforming the USS Benfold from the worst performing ship in the Navy to the best, and extracts lessons you can use to achieve breakthrough performance. </p><p>When CDR Abrashoff took command of the USS Benfold, the ship's performance ranked at the bottom of the U.S. Navy’s entire fleet. Determined to improve performance, he focused on what he could change – the ship's culture.
Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.)
<p>Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.) was the Commanding Officer of the USS <em>Cole</em> when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al Qaeda in the port of Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000. During his command, he and his crew distinguished themselves by saving the American war ship from sinking.
Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.)
<p>LTG Russel L. Honoré helps organizations develop a culture of preparedness and creates the mindset of problem-solving, take-charge leaders.</p><p>An American hero who helped a New Orleans recover from catastrophe, he has been chosen to lead the security review of the U.S. Capitol’s security infrastructure, interagency processes and procedures and command and control. Gen.
Vernice "Fly Girl" Armour
<p>Combat tests you. Being a beat cop tests you. Life tests you. Three brothers and being the only girl...tests you. </p><p>Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour has been tested her whole life. A gutsy trailblazer, her resume is an impressive collection of “firsts” including America’s first Black woman combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine. She was also a diversity liaison officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps.
John Foley
<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.
Anthony AB Bourke
<p>Major Anthony “AB” Bourke is a highly accomplished and decorated F-16 fighter pilot who flew tactical missions in service to our country all over the world. He has accumulated more than 2,700 hours of flight time in various high performance aircraft and was one of the first pilots to fly an F-16 in homeland defense efforts over New York City in the aftermath of September 11th. </p><p>Following his impressive military career, AB applied the tools and techniques that made him one of our nation's premier fighter pilots to the competitive world of business. He ascen
Shannon Huffman Polson
<p>From the cockpit to the boardroom, Shannon Huffman Polson shares stories of grit and leadership to help others overcome fear, break through uncertainty, and reach their full potential.</p><p>Shannon is a woman of many firsts. Among those high points: She is one of the first women to fly Apache combat helicopters in the U.S.