"We asked Patrick to speak at our Plant Managers conference in fall of 2020. The topic was 'Resilient Leadership in Turbulent Times. We had to settle for a virtual conference due to the pandemic. I was nervous and concerned that a two-hour Team's meeting just wasn't going to cut it. Boy, was I wrong. Patrick did a fantastic job adeptly instigating dialogue and participation. His message really resonated with our audience of nearly 200 managers
Patrick Nelson
1st ever NFL-Pat Tillman Military Scholar, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal Recipient, People Magazine Tribute to Heroes Honoree
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Patrick Nelson
Biography
Patrick has gained both local and national accolades for his military service, academic career, and work as a professional speaker and trainer including being named the inaugural NFL-Tillman Military Scholar. He is an experienced leader that spent nearly seven years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and completed three combat deployments leading soldiers. His military awards include the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart Medal.
Patrick is an engaging facilitator that has led leadership development programs for a variety of clients, from Fortune 500 clients to small businesses and across a variety of industries. Off the proverbial leadership field, he serves his community by actively volunteering with Tee It Up for the Troops, a non-profit organization that raises money for wounded veterans.
Patrick studied at Minnesota State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree graduating Magna Cum Laude. He also has a Master’s Degree in Sport Management from Minnesota State and a Masters in Organization Development from Pepperdine University.
Patrick Nelson
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Front-line leadership
how to eliminate complacency and build all-in engagement
In this impactful keynote, Patrick Nelson, a combat-wounded veteran and experienced leadership speaker, shares powerful insights and actionable strategies to help organizations eliminate complacency and ignite full engagement at all levels. Drawing from his military background and real-world leadership experiences, Patrick teaches leaders how to foster trust, build accountability, and empower teams to take ownership of their roles. Attendees will leave with practical tools to elevate team performance, combat disengagement, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement—creating lasting change within their organizations.
This program is perfect for leaders looking to:
• Create individual buy-in and commitment to a high performing safety culture
• Develop tools to positively influence and re-engage stakeholders
• Reignite their own leadership development
The audience will:
• Learn practical methods to identify and overcome complacency within teams, fostering a proactive culture of continuous improvement.
• Understand how to create a culture of trust and accountability, where team members feel responsible for their roles and committed to the success of the team
• A proven leadership framework that they can immediately implement to drive higher engagement, motivation, and performance from their front-line teams
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