Chris Kolenda

I work with leaders who want to create Unshakeable Business Endurance

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Chris captivates audiences with his unique blend of military leadership wisdom and practical business insights. He transforms complex concepts into actionable strategies, earning praise for his "inspiring" and "informative" presentations that connect on a deeply personal level. Attendees leave his talks feeling motivated and equipped with real-world tools to enhance communication, build stronger relationships, and cultivate positive organizational cultures.

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Participants gained actionable leadership insights applicable across various organizational levels.
Attendees felt inspired and motivated to drive positive change within their departments and organizations.
Individuals acquired practical methods for improving communication, building relationships, and fostering a positive culture.

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Chris's Bio

Chris Kolenda works with leaders wanting to build unshakeable business endurance. His clients—CEOs, Cabinet-level officials, 4-star generals, police and fire chiefs, and NFL teams—have unlocked over $100 million in new growth by leveraging his battle-tested and business-proven strategies. A West Point graduate, internationally renowned combat leader, and retired Army colonel, Chris developed a game-changing strategy in Afghanistan that motivated an insurgent force to switch sides—the only successful case in the war’s 20-year history. As a trusted advisor to three 4-star generals and two Secretaries of Defense, he became the first American to both fight the Taliban in combat and negotiate successfully with them. He has written three books and has been featured on the front pages of the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, written about in the New York Times, The Economist, London Times, and many others, and he has appeared on nearly every major news network in the U.S. and U.K.

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Chris Offers the Following Talks

Steering with Purpose: How to Activate Unwavering Inspiration in Yourself and Your Team

Key Outcomes

How to put yourself and your employees into their zones of genius.
Inspire people to contribute their best to your organization’s success.
Master ways to respond to challenges and avoid self-sabotaging reactions.
Determine who to put in your inner circle and who to keep away from it.
Create 1mm adjustments that deliver massive impact.