In the past few years, I've had multiple requests for keynote speeches on Safety. Early in my career, I had the unique experience of flying an F-4 Phantom Jet Fighter into some high voltage power lines and living to tell the story - I have a unique perspective on the topic that relates well to…
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Interview with Anthony ‘AB’ Bourke on “Live Your Best Life” Podcast
I was just interviewed on Liz Brunner’s “Live Your Best Life” podcast. Liz is a rockstar. A former TV News Anchor, Miss America Contestant and CEO of her own business. She is smart, insightful and a true professional in every sense of the word. She focuses her podcast on people who…
Continue reading…Training magazine is a professional development magazine that focuses on both workforce development and training. Recently I had the pleasure of putting together an article for the folks there about how to create an elite hybrid work environment, with a Superbowl twist. You can read my…
Continue reading…There has been much debate about the value of sending F-16s to Ukraine in support of their homeland defense efforts against Russia. This short video featured in the Wall Street Journal explains the rationale behind NATO’s decision and makes the case that the transition will take far less time…
Continue reading…Although Covid-19 has limited our collective ability to gather for live meetings and events, more than ever your people need inspiration and motivation to make sure they are aligned, flying in formation and executing as a team. We've done several "virtual" keynotes recently and have been…
Continue reading…It was my great pleasure to speak at the RS Energy Play By Play Conference this week in Houston, TX. RS and their clients are leading the digital transformation in the rapidly changing energy space. I admire their innovative mindset and recognition that technology will continue to play an ever…
Continue reading…Yesterday I had the honor of celebrating Veteran’s Day in San Antonio Texas while speaking to a group of Retirement Advisors at Conference sponsored by LPL Financial at the JW Marriott Hill Country. My day was highlighted by a Veteran’s Day Ceremony in the lobby of my hotel featuring an Honor…
Continue reading…Summer is upon us, and with July 4th approaching I encourage you to share the following reading with your friends and family on July 4th. It is a poem in the form of a letter written by an aging New England father when he learns that his only daughter has fallen in love with an…
Continue reading…(Image Source: Personal photo of an art display at the 9/11 memorial) 9/11 Memorial Museum On the anniversary of 9/11, I am reminded of the great people of New York and The National September 11 Memorial and Museum. I have visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum twice while speaking in New…
Continue reading…YPO ("Young President's Organization") recently profiled me in a very different sort of interview. Many of you may think of me as a fighter pilot motivational speaker, but I am also a passionate surfer who loves to travel the world looking for the perfect wave. …
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