Colonel Anthony A. Wood
Inspirational Speaker and Leadership Consultant
"Leadership…ourselves, our companies, our country."
KEYNOTES & TESTIMONIALS
The Volunteers:
A Tale of American Courage
Inspirational presentation:
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Told by the Officer involved, this is the incredible true story of a band of ordinary American civilians who faced down danger and performed an extraordinary feat to save thousands during the 1975 evacuation of Saigon.
Moral Courage:
A Steel Rod in Our Lives
Presentation or presentation and workshop:
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The quality that made Robert E. Lee, Senator Sam Nunn, Elanor Roosevelt, Collin Powell, and a host of others stand out with a commanding presence no matter the situation.
Agent of Change:
It's All About People
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As the agent of change under three Marine Commandants and subsequently as an executive leading change in the software industry, Colonel Wood discusses the special challenges of leading amid change and the hurdles that the process of change poses for companies, institutions, and their leaders.
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TESTIMONIALS
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"Awe inspiring keynote! Three standing ovations! As the person charged with planning and executing the final evacuation of Saigon, Colonel Anthony Wood shares this previously untold and incredibly inspirational story of how the remaining American civilians organized and rallied to overcome daunting odds and bring thousands to safety. Colonel Wood’s message is timeless and is exactly what we need to hear today - a riveting account of sacrifice, teamwork and courage by average Americans. As a critical piece of history this story is told first-hand as only he can. A thirty year career Marine officer twice awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and then a successful high tech business executive, Colonel Wood conveys key leadership takeaways learned from the battlefield to the boardroom. Combining a unique historical narrative with insight into effective teambuilding and leadership, Saigon: The Volunteers is truly a gift that keeps giving."
John Tata
Executive Vice President – Business Development and Marketing
XPIENT Solutions, LLC
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"You know you are witnessing something very, very special when the audience holds a keynote speaker for an hour of intense discussion and praise after he has finished his remarks. Colonel Anthony Wood's presentation on Moral Courage brought the house down, by turns challenging and inspiring young executives in training and senior executives alike. In a world littered with verbal fluff this man stands as a heavyweight offering an unforgettable message. Call him, you won't regret it."
Jeffrey Barnes ​
Executive Director, Learning for Leverage
Advocate, Regional Leadership Forum
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If you are looking to strengthen your team and build unity under pressure, then look no farther. Colonel Anthony Wood's keynote presentation of what a handful of American volunteers accomplished in Saigon and its lessons for today is an extraordinary tribute to our country, our citizens, and what we can do as a team. It will have the room on the edge of their chairs -- truly riveting!"
Dan Roberts
President
Ouellette Consulting
Author of "Unleashing the Power of IT: Bringing People, Business & Technology Together"
www.ouellette-online.com
Saigon: The Volunteers is the best keynote on leadership I have ever heard! Our business teams must be led and those that lead them must be groomed and mentored. Not only is Wood's presentation an incredible tale brilliantly told, but it is truly a tour de force on how loyalty up grows out of loyalty down and what real leadership can achieve when the chips are down. This powerful keynote is not only one for the work place but for our private lives as well!
Alan R Guibord,
Founder The Advisory Council
Author of "IT Leadership Manual: Roadmap to Becoming a Trusted Business Partner":
www.tacadvisory.com
"Moral Courage in the Business World should be on the agenda of every firm concerned with ethical behavior. This knockout presentation draws on Colonel Wood’s background as a highly decorated Marine who was twice awarded the nation's second highest honor as well as his role as a senior business executive. He presents a courageous and brilliant presentation of the ties between our individual moral fiber and its impact on our employees and our companies. Whether as keynote or workshop, his "no holds barred" approach hits directly at a problem that should be of real concern to us all."
Kristen Lamoreaux
Founder, SIM Women, TMP Chair, SIM Philadelphia
President, Lamoreaux Search LLC
Kristen@LamoreauxSearch.com
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