David L. Hart

Featured Keynote Programs

David believes that while some types of work come with severe risk, the risk should not deter anyone from participating. The danger can be managed and employees trained to react appropriately to avoid getting injured. Hart has been the subject of many articles and is the author of Jump! Leaps in Organizational Performance and Teamwork. He will share his experience in limiting risk while participating in dangerous work, and pass on his wisdom about how to motivate teams to take safety seriously.

In life and business, we are all packing each-others parachutes. Explore the importance of an effective hiring and teammate selection process. From his experiences in business and as an elite US Army Ranger, to competition skydiving, David draws out the fundamental elements that are critical for an effective hiring process. Organizations should hire people as if they were selecting a parachute packer.

If we have specific landing targets, it matters where we get out of the airplane. This type of thinking is all about a group of people that have shared vision, common goals and mutual accountability. Does your organizational culture support high performance teamwork and results. Achieving true teamwork is challenging at best. David will elaborate on the common elements he has experienced first hand in business, competitive skydiving and elite military units.

The last step out of an airplane is a long one. As intimidating as a first jump can be, it is also very rewarding. This presentation explores the dynamics of crossing a mental threshold and taking initiative on our dream and goals. Personal leadership means taking action in spite of our fears. Today’s business environment is a constant stream of intimidating obstacles and challenges. David expands on his experience in skydiving and business so you can learn and explore the dynamics involved with choosing your altitude.