Lessons from the “Hidden” Side of the Military

Keynote: The 20-Year Mindset


  • Spoken to thousands of people at more than 40 events

  • Experienced with both keynote audiences and specialized teams

  • Novel and engaging mix of insight, wry humor, and rigor

    Two main areas of expertise:

  • Development lessons from the “Hidden” Side of the Military

  • Ethics and Minimizing Bias

Behind the well-known stories of leadership and danger is a distinct culture - one that develops people like no other. Yet it has gone almost entirely undiscussed until now.

In this speech, John combines a unusual set of experiences, wry humor, and keen observations to reveal this culture and how it can benefit anyone.

  • Go beyond the well-known stories of danger, leadership, and valor

  • Recognized as a genuinely new way of looking at professional development

  • An engaging mix of sharp insight, wry humor, and unheard stories