John’s personal path to High Performance began as a child, when he stood alongside his
father at an air show featuring the Blue Angels. From that moment, John knew
deep in his heart that someday he’d be carving up the skies as a member of the
Blues. Eventually, he lived that dream, but getting there wasn’t easy. In fact,
John’s journey from an awe-struck child at an air show to the cockpit of the
Blue Angels’ F/A-18 Hornet is a study in persistence, hard work and the will to
overcome obstacles and setbacks.Those ideals fit within three overriding traits
that mark John’s presentations: First, a contagious attitude of thankfulness
that he calls Glad To Be Here®. Second, an energizing delivery that inspires
High Performance and service to others. And, third, a practical model for
living out his message that works in other organizations as well as it works
for the Blue Angels.
John graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree
in mechanical engineering. He also was a defensive back for the Midshipmen,
playing in two bowl games and helping Navy to one of the best four-year records
in its football history. As a pilot, John was a “Top Ten Carrier Pilot” six
times before becoming a Marine instructor pilot and a Blue Angel. He holds
master’s degrees in business management, from the Stanford Graduate School of
Business (as a Sloan Fellow); in international policy studies, from Stanford
University; and in strategic studies, from the Naval War College. He makes his
home in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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