All posts in Military Leaders

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…

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…

Gerald Coffee

By | 01/2011 | Astronauts / Aviators, BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Ethics / Values, Heroes, Inspiration, Leadership, Military Leaders, Motivation - Non Sports, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcomers / Adversity, Personal Development | Comments Off
Gerald Coffee

In February of 1966, while flying combat missions over North Vietnam, Gerald Coffee’s RA5-C reconnaissance jet was downed by enemy fire. He parachuted safely but was captured immediately. For the next seven years he was held as a POW in the Communist prisons of North Vietnam. After his repatriation in February, 1973, Jerry returned to operation duties. He retired from active duty in the Navy after 28 years of service. In his message of going Beyond Survival, Jerry draws not only from insights derived from the prison experience, but also from the perspective of his unique experiences since then: Read more…