We found great value in the content that David shared with our employees, as well as the way he was able to tie our SOAR goals in with his program. He’s exactly what we were looking for...
David L. Hart
Speaker, Writer, Trainer and former U.S. Army Ranger
Fee Range
$10,000Travels From
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
David L. Hart
Biography
David Hart is a Skydiver, Author and former US Army Ranger. He served 3 years in an Elite US Army Ranger unit and an additional five in a Pathfinder unit. David has accumulated thousands of parachute jumps from large cargo airplanes, out of helicopters, hot air balloons and even off bridges.
He has competed at the US Nationals of Skydiving and has facilitated over a thousand first jump experiences. David is a founding member of the most active commercial skydiving team in the world. Founded in 2002, Team Fastrax Professional Skydiving Team performs over 200 shows a year and takes celebrities and wounded warrior skydiving. He has jumped over Lower Manhattan on the anniversary of 9/11, into NASCAR races, fireworks shows at night, professional sport stadiums, airshows and even symphony performances.
A Graduate of the University of Cincinnati. His experience spans from small startups to large fortune 100 companies. David is active in the defense industry and works as a Director for Segue Technologies. David is the author of "Jump! Leaps in Organizational Performance and Teamwork."
David L. Hart
Featured Keynote Programs
Extreme Safety
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.
Selecting a Parachute Packer
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.
Jump! Leaps in Organizational Teamwork and Performance
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.
Choose Your Altitude
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.