Kevin Sweeney

Leadership and Inspiration Motivational Professional Speaker Kevin Sweeney Speakers

  • Dallas Fort Worth TX

Decorated combat pilot, Fortune 50 Exec, All-conference collegiate athlete. Expert in Leadership, Teamwork, & Excelling under pressure.

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Biography

Combat pilot awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Fortune 50 Exec, All-Conference Collegiate Athlete, Author, MBA and the only person to land a KC-135 after both left engines came off the airplane.

"I consider that the finest piece of airmanship, to have occurred during the entire Gulf War." That is how General Charles Horner, the top commander of all Allied Air Forces during the Gulf War, recently described the heroic efforts of Lt. Colonel Kevin Sweeney for a flight in which both engines on his left wing came completely off his four engine jet on a Desert Storm combat mission. Amazingly Kevin and his team were able to successfully recover and land the critically wounded airplane after a harrowing hour and 15 minute flight back to the nearest suitable Allied airfield.

As an experienced Fortune 50 Executive, combat pilot decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, all-conference collegiate athlete and business school university instructor, Kevin Sweeney has been there. He has the in-depth skill along with a one-of-a-kind unique understanding of the attributes needed to be successful in today's challenging business environment.

Lt. Col. Kevin Sweeney is a nationally respected and recognized expert on leadership. A captivating storyteller and inspirational icon, he shares a wealth of experience about the tools necessary for excelling when the heat is on!

Kevin has been a requested guest on over 450 radio stations in the United States and Canada. He inspires audiences with his unique insights into leadership, teamwork, and how to position yourself to perform under pressure.

Successful Corporate Executive

For more than a quarter of a century, Kevin has been a successful business executive at an elite Fortune 50 Company as well as an industry-leading software company.

Distinguished Combat Pilot

Kevin's compelling real-life story describes a combat mission during which two engines on his left wing were totally ripped off in mid-air, in the dark of night, while at maximum weight. His story illustrates how your team can overcome any obstacle facing them. He transforms the lessons his team learned into business examples that benefit your team.

Author
•Pressure Cooker Confidence: How to Lead When the Heat is On
•Conversations with the Colonel: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Wisdom.

University Instructor

Kevin brings in-depth business knowledge to your organization.

Industry Expertise

Health Care - Services
Logistics and Supply Chain
Corporate Leadership
Telecommunications
Human Resources
Safety
Banking
Pharmaceuticals
Aerospace
Information Technology and Services

Areas of Expertise

Leadership in Challenging Times
Performance Under Pressure
Customer Service
Motivation and Inspiration
Focus On Execution
Military
Communication
Teamwork - Team Building
Peak Performance
Sales

Accomplishments

Proud Grandpa

A cherished and awesome responsibility

Subject of an article in Readers Digest

Adjunct Instructor in School of Business

Washburn University, along with being a guest lecturer at several other Colleges and Universities

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Education

United States Air Force

Undergraduate Pilot Training

Washburn University

Bachelor of Arts

Economics

Washburn University

Bachelor of Business Administration

Business Administration

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Affiliations

  • Global Speakers Federation
  • National Speakers Association

Testimonials

Robin Creasman Productions

If you're looking for someone who embodies leadership, peak performance, accountability and knows what it takes to build a loyal and dynamic team, then you've found the right person in "The Colonel". Kevin Sweeney is a leader of men, both literally & figuratively. As a key executive in a top 50 company, a military hero, and now an author & professional speaker. The Colonel offers organizations and associations key insights to what it takes to lead when the pressure is on. I highly recommend Kevin as a speaker, author, and consultant. Bring him to speak at your event and your team will be inspired, encouraged, and motivated to deliver peak performance in all they do, even in tough times! It pays to have a "Conversation With the Colonel".

Vice President, Marketing

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

"The value you brought to Spectrum was magnificent. Your ability to mingle with our people before your presentation was superb and after mingling with our people the knowledge gained you effectively included in your presentation to make it directly applicable to the needs of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals. I thank you for that!!"

Attendeee

CBITS annual conference

"I want you to know that the final keynote at CBITS this year was by far the best I have ever heard! Talk about motivation! I was sitting on the front row and several times felt as if my mouth was wide open-he just 'drew' me into his presentation!!!"

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Event Appearances

Kansas Society of Parks and Recreation

Annual Conference  Topeka, KS

2012-01-25

Homecare Homebase

Annual Users Software Conference  Dallas, Texas

2012-05-10

Pillars of America Speaker Series

Pressure Cooker Confidence  Juneau, Alaska

2012-05-02

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Sample Talks

Conversations with the Colonel

Imagine getting the opportunity to sit in your living room and have a conversation with a gentleman who has been a leader of thousands of men and women. A man who has been awarded the esteemed Distinguished Flying Cross from the United States Air Force. A man who battled the physical loss of both engines on the left wing of his airplane during a night combat mission in Desert Storm and won! A man who has achieved incredible success as a sales leader in a top 50 American company.

Leadership in Challenging Times

True and effective leadership is not based upon rank or position. True and effective leadership is a critical and earned gift from the people you lead.
In this presentation Lt. Colonel Kevin Sweeney will show you how to:
■Identify personal attributes of great leaders
■Become the teammate that makes you a great leader
■Discover integrity characteristics that great leaders demonstrate
■Differentiate between good and great leaders-whether the leader is a C-level Executive or a 4 star General.

Mission Accomplishment

In addition to his renowned keynotes, Kevin can moderate an interactive breakout session for your event in which the group explores the reasons why aircrews are so effective in their execution and performance even while under pressure, delivering a very high mission success rate.

Kevin will answer the questions as to why aircrews are known for performing under pressure and how they respond to emergencies so well. You will understand how to apply these tactics to your professional life.

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Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$7500 to $10000