Michael Hingson
About Michael Hingson
Speech topics
Turning The Tails On Terror In Our Uncertain And Scary World; Labrador Lessons from September 11, 2001
As a survivor of the 9/11 tragedy as well as a person who happens to be blind, Mike captivates and enthralls audiences worldwide with his unique perspective on life and relationships. He guides us to explore how we may sabotage our own efforts, and how fear, courage, denial, trust, beliefs and philosophies have a tremendous impact on our personal lives, on our organizations and our world. Mike weaves the life lessons he has learned into an enthralling story of survival and perseverance that can help us all see that we can be much more than we are. Not only will he discuss his escape from the World Trade Center on 9-11, 2001, but he will also describe his life journey, including partnering with eight guide dogs, and how he came to be in the Twin Towers on that fateful day. Your audience will learn how to keep fear in check and survive even under the most adverse circumstances possible.
TAKEAWAYS:
- We do not need to be blinded by fear when facing unexpected situations.
- Disability does not mean lack of ability.
- We all face situations outside our control. While we can’t always control what happens to us, we always have control over how we react.
Speaking videos
Books by Michael Hingson
“Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust” (2012)
When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet. Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They were a team. As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you'll learn: The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for change How the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faith The healing power of telling your own story Praise for Thunder Dog: "Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story. of "Trust"
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