Colonel Gregory Gadson: Army Commander
Leadership speaker Colonel Gregory Gadson inspires audiences with powerful lessons on
Quick Facts:
- Retired United States Army Colonel with over 26 years of service
- Former Garrison Commander of Fort Belvoir
- Veteran of Desert Storm, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts
- Leadership and resilience speaker focused on overcoming adversity
- Formats:
- Leadership keynote speaker, military veteran speaker, and resilience expert
- Audiences:
- Corporate leaders, military organizations, healthcare groups, leadership teams, educational institutions, associations, and organizations focused on resilience and teamwork.
- Outcomes:
- Develop resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
- Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and personal accountability.
- Learn how courage and mindset shape long-term success and recovery.
- Travels from: Richmond, VA
- **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000
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Keynote Topics:
Overcoming Adversity
“You don’t get to pick your circumstances.”
This, according to Greg Gadson, is the lesson that he had to learn anew when he faced the toughest circumstances of his life.
With unprecedented events affecting organizations all over the country and the world, Gadson imparts not only an inspirational message but he also shows how his real-life Army training and leadership experience can help organizations overcome their biggest challenges.
Through personal anecdotes from his career and his own challenges, he shows organizations that hurdles and obstacles are placed in front of us everyday, but we do not have to be defined by them.
Circumstances Don't Define Us
He speaks to the interplay of an assertive self-reliance and the importance of teamwork, which was crucial in his own survival: “You are in control of your own destiny, but you need to figure out how to work together to protect yourself and the people close to you.”
Gadson shows how the careful organization and training of his infantry battalion resulted in his own life-saving rescue, and he relates how these principles of preparation and trust can be implemented to calm the storm of the ever-changing workplace.
Further Topics
- Overcoming Adversity
- Dealing with Change (Change Movement)
- Leadership: Leading Change
- Creating Winning Culture
- Veteran Related Programs
- Disability Employment & Awareness
Talent Short Bio
Gregory Gadson is a retired United States Army Colonel, leadership speaker, and resilience advocate whose life and career embody courage, perseverance, and service. With more than 26 years of military leadership experience, Colonel Gadson inspires audiences around the world with lessons on overcoming adversity, building strong teams, and leading with determination under extraordinary circumstances.
A graduate of United States Military Academy at West Point, Colonel Gadson served in every major military conflict of the past two decades, including Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His distinguished military career culminated as Garrison Commander of Fort Belvoir, where he oversaw operations supporting more than 50,000 military personnel and employees across over 140 Department of Defense commands and agencies.
In 2007, while commanding the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery in Iraq, Colonel Gadson suffered life-changing injuries when an improvised explosive device attack resulted in the loss of both legs above the knees and severe injuries to his right arm and hand. Despite these challenges, he remained on active duty and continued serving as a powerful example of resilience, adaptability, and leadership.
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