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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…

David Rivkin

By | 04/2011 | 9/11, American Affairs, Authors, BUSINESS, Crisis Management, Current Events, Disaster Preparedness, Election Analysis, Energy, Energy Issues, Environmental Issues, Globalization, Human Rights, International Affairs, Law, Negotiation, Political Analysis, Strategy, Terrorism, World Affairs | Comments Off
David Rivkin

Attorney David B. Rivkin, Jr. has studied the U.S. Constitution and related historical documents with scholarly rigor, and has authored incisive commentary on the critical constitutional issues of our day. Now in private practice, Rivkin’s lengthy career has been distinguished by service in the White House during two presidential terms, in both the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Energy. He is a well-known writer and media commentator on matters of constitutional and international law, as well as on foreign and defense policy. 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…

Vinny Boles

By | 03/2011 | BUSINESS, Corporate Culture, Crisis Management, Defense, Leadership, Management, Military Leaders, Strategic Planning, Teambuilding, Time Management | Comments Off
Vinny Boles

America’s Army has historically developed leaders and teams to function at their highest performance levels under the most stressful of conditions. Vinny Boles shows your team how to do the same.

Six weeks before the attacks of September 11th, 2001, Vinny Boles was a newly selected one-star General. He reported to take command of a contingency command, one that would be needed by the nation if “the worst thing happened.” On September 11th, it did happen and Vinny and his team went from planning to execution in an ever-fluid environment. 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…

Grant Woods

By | 03/2011 | American Affairs, BUSINESS, Conflict Resolution, Election Analysis, Inspiration, Journalists, Political Analysis, Political Humor, Political Leaders, Political Media | Comments Off
Grant Woods

Grant Woods served as Arizona’s esteemed Attorney General from 1991 – 1999. He led the ballot among all candidates in the 1990 and 1994 elections. Mr. Woods was President of the Conference of Western Attorneys General and chaired the Civil Rights and Supreme Court.

Grant was President of the Conference of Western Attorneys General and chaired the Civil Rights and Supreme Court committees for the National Association of Attorneys General. He was selected by his peers as the nation’s top attorney general in 1995. He successfully argued Lewis v. Casey before the United States Supreme Court. 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…

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