David Snyder

All great leaders have a unique and compelling story of heroism, even if their acts of heroism were small acts of courage done on a daily basis out of the public spotlight. Regardless of the circumstances, every person’s personal story of courage in the face of adversity defines who they are as a leader. In this powerful speech, David describes famous examples of courage under fire across a broad spectrum of leadership and humanity. He also demonstrates that all of us must learn to honor, remember and embrace the story of our own lives and our own moments of courage under fire—because these are the most important assets that we have. These deeply personal stories of our own outstanding moments of courage and conviction truly define the heart of authentic leadership—and also define the potential we have for making even greater contributions as leaders in the future.