A Potpourri of Thoughts on Leadership and Other Stuff
Craig spent more than 40 years in and around the military with 17 of those years as an Army General Officer or Marine Corps Senior Executive. Along the way, he picked up dozens of lessons on leadership and life—both good and bad—which he willingly passes on. Hear him convey these in a compelling, inspirational, and sometimes very personal way.
Audiences will learn:
- that character and trust are basic building blocks for all great leaders
- how to best communicate with others
- about dealing with adversity and prioritization
- what great leadership is and — importantly — what it is not
9/11: A Personal Account
Present at the Pentagon on 9/11, Craig spent the next two days helping first responders at the crash site. Upon his return to Hawaii, he led the initiative to secure the state, an effort that resulted in national recognition. Hear his insights into the challenges of responding to a disaster of this scale and learn more about the intended targets in Washington D.C. and the breakdown in intelligence that led to the attack.
Implications of a Rising China
China is viewed as a “near-peer competitor” by national security experts and is located in an area of the world that has over half the world’s population, spans 16 time zones, hosts six of the largest militaries, five of seven U.S. Mutual Defense Treaties, and five declared nuclear nations. Economically, the Pacific is home to the three largest, and 10 of the top 20 fastest-growing economies in the world with 1/3 of global GDP. Hear from someone who has spent a dozen years watching and studying how a rising China challenges its neighbors and threatens hegemony.
Other Topics
Craig has spent 50 years learning, and passing on lessons on leadership and life to others. With 30 years in an Army uniform, seven in the private sector, and another nine as a member of the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Marine Corps, his experiences are diverse and span the globe: 17 years in Europe and another dozen in the Pacific. Let him know what topic you’d like to address and he can probably scratch your itch!
