Waldo Walman
TOPICS: Leadership. Team Work. High Performance.
He leverages his real-world business acumen & experience leading diverse teams in combat to help leaders Overcome Obstacles, Build High-Performance Mindsets, & Grow Cohesive, Loyal teams.
Meet Waldo Waldman
Speaker Hall of Fame Inductee
Waldo has been inducted into the National Speaker’s Association Speaker Hall of Fame. Also known as the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE), the award honors those who have reached the top echelon of platform excellence. It has been bestowed on less than 200 speakers worldwide since 1977, including Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar, and Ronald Reagan. Waldo is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) – the highest earned designation recognized in the professional speaking industry. Only 7% of all professional speakers hold this exclusive designation.
The Wingman
Keynote speaker and leadership expert Waldo Waldman is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo®. He teaches tactics on how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with employees, partners, and customers while sharing his experiences as a decorated fighter pilot and sales expert. A graduate of the Air Force Academy, he holds an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior and is a former top producing sales manager. He successfully led national sales efforts for several cutting edge technology and consulting firms before becoming a motivational speaker and leadership expert.
65 Combat Missions and 2,650 Flight Hours
Waldo is a retired Lt Col who overcame massive claustrophobia and a fear of heights to become a decorated fighter pilot with 65 combat missions and 2,650 flight hours. He’s deployed worldwide and led combat missions in Iraq, SE Asia, and Kosovo during Operation Allied Force.
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KEYNOTE & TRAINING PROGRAMS
Wingman Leadership®
The key to building a high-performing organization that encourages innovative thinking, adaptability to change, effective communication, and a commitment to excellence lies with its leadership.
In this high-energy program, Waldo highlights the difference between managing others and leading them to be responsible, empowered and confident wingmen. Waldo will discuss proven leadership principles based on his experience as an AF Academy graduate, decorated fighter pilot, and seasoned businessman.
The program will
- Instill a “One Team-One Mission” culture of team ownership so that every leader feels fully accountable for the success of the mission.
- Share tools to motivate leaders and staff to collaborate more effectively, adapt to change, and face adversity and conflict with courage.
- Provide tools for personal and professional growth that will give additional leverage for building high-performance teams.<
Never Fly Solo
Flying solo? You might think so. But take a good look around. You have support staff, managers, and suppliers. And you have colleagues, consultants, and significant others.< By building trust in your partners, you can overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success. When you have wingmen, there is no mission you can’t complete! Through captivating stories, business lessons, and real-world video, Waldo will take your team on an unforgettable journey of high performance and excellence in extremely competitive and demanding environments. Be inspired to take to the skies knowing that you have Wingmen to help you face challenges and change with courage while maximizing potential in all aspects of life. Key Takeaways:
- Promote Open Communication, Integrity, and Trust
- Develop a Collaborative Culture of Teamwork and Mutual Support
- Leverage Preparation to Build Confidence
- Transform Relationships into Revenue Convert Fear into Action
- Lead with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion
Testimonials For Waldo Waldman
“Waldo delivered! His preparation and care in understanding our business challenges made his message extremely relevant. He’s an outstanding storyteller, funny and authentic.”
Linda Hodo
“Inspirational and packed full of relevant business take-aways. His content was heartfelt and the audience never drifted.”
