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A note from John:

Thank you for taking a moment to learn about my work and consider having me at your next event.  It's a genuine honor to help organizations develop their talent.  

In 2012, when I left the full-time military, there were no plans to write a book or focus on workplace development - but my mission now is to help others develop the specific five traits that helped me.  Not to lead others or face danger, but to create a culture that empowers any type of person to face any type of challenge.

The goal of this page is to introduce why the "20-Year Mindset" fills a gap in existing talent development and keeps people growing and engaged.  It is the product of decades spent in organizations of varying sizes and sectors, of successes and failures, and of detailed research and lived experience.

Please reach out if I can be of service or with any questions about how to help your organization thrive!

In an ideal world, organizations would have plentiful time to develop talent.

In reality, the pressure to deliver results now means employee development becomes reactive. Opportunities are missed, and organizations quietly erode.  

In this keynote, former Army paratrooper John McGlothlin reveals an approach to kickstart development that he calls The 20-Year Mindset. Drawn from the “hidden” side of the military, this system builds people for both today’s needs and decades of contribution. At the center is a five-trait development framework the military has quietly cultivated over time. An efficient and practical model for how to think, decide, and perform in any circumstances – no danger required. 

Audiences will learn how to:

  • Identify gaps in development that cause employees to feel unsatisfied

  • Create a culture where growth is not dependent on budgets or formal programs

  • Eliminate practices that feel more effective than they truly are 

  • Set high standards in a way that motivates instead of causing burnout

THE 20-YEAR MINDSET

How Organizations Fail to Develop Talent - and How to Fix It

THE 20-YEAR MINDSET

How Organizations Fail to Develop Talent - and How to Fix It

“made a lasting impact within our organization”

PRAISE FROM AUDIENCES AND MEETING PLANNERS:

- “I highly recommend him for any other senior venues… he is that good.“

- “Our leaders greatly benefitted from his insight“

- “EXCELLENT!  Truly worthy of a TED talk“

- “Draws on deep experience and a variety of abilities to communicate at an exceptional level“