ROB WALDO WALDMAN

Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman is the founder and president of The Patriot Group, a leadership and sales consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA.

Waldo is a dynamic professional keynote speaker and seminar leader with over 18 years of leadership, training and sales experience. In addition to being a highly successful professional keynote speaker, leadership consultant and entrepreneur, Waldo is also a former combat decorated Air Force fighter pilot, having accomplished this despite a fear of heights and a lifelong battle with claustrophobia.

He also holds an MBA with a focus in Organizational Behavior. Waldo flew over 65 real-world combat missions in extremely hostile and competitive environments and survived numerous missile launches against his aircraft.

His journey of triumph over fear and unique experiences in combat and business demonstrate his expertise in peak performance. Through his motivational keynotes and seminars, Waldo applies the same principles that guaranteed his success in the competitive world of aerial combat to success in business and life. He helps individuals and organizations maximize productivity, increase revenues, build trusting relationships and achieve victories in highly demanding environments.

Waldo's message to you is simple - whether achieving victory as a fighter pilot, in business or in life, the same qualities that ensure success apply: focus, discipline, integrity, teamwork, leadership, overcoming your fears and maintaining a commitment to excellence. He believes that the key to winning lies with your wingmen - the men and women in your life who help you overcome obstacles, adapt to change and achieve success. In business and life, you should never fly solo!