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Gary Marlon Suson

By | 01/2012 | Courage, Creativity, Historians, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Journalists, MISCELLANEOUS, Miscellaneous, Motivation, Overcomers / Adversity, Patriotism, Personal Development, Photographers, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Spouse Programs, Terrorism, The Arts, Vision | Comments Off
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Gary Marlon Suson lives in New York City. On September 11, 2001, his life, just as all American’s lives, was turned upside down by the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Initially, after photographing the Towers’ collapse from his rooftop, Suson returned to his studio, deciding he wasn’t going to shoot anything else having to do with this tragedy. He didn’t want the stress of being in the midst of the chaos taking pictures, and especially didn’t wish to be wrongly viewed as someone trying to exploit a situation in which people had perished. Read more…

Channing Moss

By | 01/2012 | Courage, Heroes, Inspiration, Overcoming Obstacles, Patriotism | Comments Off
Channing Moss

SPC Channing Moss should be dead by all accounts and those who saved his life did so knowing that they might have died with him.

Channing J. Moss joined the United States Army in June of 2005 to not only support his family but to protect his country. On March 16, 2006 while deployed in southeastern Afghanistan, his life was changed forever and he survived to tell his story. SPC Moss received the Purple Heart, the oldest award still awarded to soldiers wounded in combat, and the Medal of Valor in June, 2006 for the injury he sustained during combat. Read more…

Greg Gadson

By | 10/2011 | BUSINESS, Disability Issues, Great Achievers, Heroes, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Military Leaders, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Overcomers / Adversity, Patriotism, Personal Development, Success | Comments Off
Greg Gadson

Decorated Army Commander and New York Giants Honorary Captain

Lieutenant Colonel Greg Gadson has survived the very worst of war, but this highly decorated American soldier has not been defeated by unfortunate circumstance; instead, his life is a portrait of courage in the face of great adversity. Gadson understands that hard work and determination are key factors in overcoming life-altering setbacks. His biggest challenge happened in Iraq when an IED attack led to both of his legs being amputated above the knees. Read more…

Dan Holdridge

By | 03/2011 | 9/11, BUSINESS, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Patriotism, Time Management | Comments Off
Dan Holdridge

In April 2001, Mr. Dan Holdridge was one of the youngest Program Directors at General Dynamics Corporation in Needham, MA. Dan oversaw computer engineering operations for General Dynamics and was sent to the United States Pentagon to support the construction of the newly renovated section of the Pentagon. On September 11th, 2001, Dan’s life almost ended when he was injured in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Recovered physically, Dan dedicates his time speaking to people across the country about his experience that day, what helped him heal and how he became an even stronger person than ever before. Read more…

Nick Halley

By | 03/2011 | BUSINESS, Change, Defense, Disaster Preparedness, Ethics / Values, Leadership, Management, Military Leaders, Motivation, Patriotism, Teamwork, Terrorism | Comments Off
Nick Halley

Brigadier General Nick Halley (U.S. Army, Retired) is a recognized expert on leadership and terrorism. He has commanded thousands of our soldiers in combat in three conflicts – Vietnam, Grenada, and Desert Storm. He is an army paratrooper, army ranger and special operations veteran. He has been awarded many significant decorations, including two Silver Stars for bravery in combat actions, four Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts for wounds in combat operations. Read more…

Tom Ridge

By | 03/2011 | American Affairs, Authors, BUSINESS, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber-security, Defense, Disaster Preparedness, Global Economy/Trade, International Affairs, Leadership, Patriotism, Political Leaders, POLITICS / WORLD AFFAIRS, Risk Management, Terrorism, The Middle East | Comments Off
Tom Ridge

A decorated Vietnam veteran, former governor, Cabinet official and international statesman, Tom Ridge understands what and where the threats are today – and how they will affect the United States and its allies in the future. As America’s first head of homeland security, he successfully achieved the biggest change management challenge of all time – quickly integrating 180,000 people from nearly two-dozen agencies, creating a culture of change within the new department and leading a national effort to make America more secure. Read more…

William “Gus” Pagonis

By | 03/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Customer Service, Defense, Leadership, Management, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Patriotism, Strategic Planning | Comments Off
Gus Pagonis

William G. “Gus” Pagonis is the author of Moving Mountains: Lessons in Leadership and Logistics from the Gulf War, published by Harvard Business School Press. Now retired, three-star US Army General Gus Pagonis masterminded logistics for the 1991 Gulf War, earning accolades from General Norman Schwarzkopf. In 1993, he left the military and took his logistics magic to Sears, Roebuck and Co., where as executive vice president of Sears Logistics Group, he played a key role in transforming the retail giant. Read more…

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