Scott O'Grady
About Scott O'Grady
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Speech topics
Leading, Building Teams, and Succeeding through Adversity
Since his return from a six-day, life-and-death ordeal after his F-16 was shot down over Bosnia, Scott O’Grady has helped countless individuals and organizations learn how to adapt, change, and succeed even in the most challenging of circumstances. He has demonstrated how Fortune 500 companies can employ the lessons that helped him survive to build resilient teams, take decisive action, and demonstrate strong leadership. Audiences walk away from O’Grady’s riveting presentations with the knowledge they need to overcome obstacles and succeed, both personally and professionally.
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Media coverage
Scott O'Grady: Six days behind enemy lines - CNN.com
Scott O'Grady was shot down over Bosnia and spent six days behind enemy lines relying on guile and his faith in God.
Books by Scott O'Grady
“Basher Five-Two: The True Story of F-16 Fighter Pilot Captain Scott O'Grady” (1998)
U.S. Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in his F-16 over Bosnia while helping to keep the peace. The plane exploded, and Captain O'Grady fell 5 miles to the ground below. In exciting detail, Captain O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and how, with little water and no food, he was able to survive on his own in enemy territory.
“Return with Honor” (1995)
The American pilot who was shot down over Bosnia provides a candid, inside account of his ordeal, struggle for survival, and rescue.
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