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Keynote Speaker

Every year Mid Am features a specially selected, inspiring keynote speaker that will add to the attendees personal and professional development, making the Mid Am experience complete.

2008 Mid Am Keynote Speaker was:

Rob "Waldo" Waldman, Proud to be Your Wingman!

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Achieve Success and Win ...

Waldo will demonstrate how fighter pilots and businesspeople can achieve success and win in highly competitive environments by using three powerful steps: 

  • Disciplined training
  • Dedicated teamwork
  • Passionate leadership.

According to Waldo, when you combine these elements with an attitude and corporate culture that embraces unwavering trust, then your personal and organizational effectiveness will sky-rocket!

Never fly solo ... The key to building a culture of trust lies with your wingmen – those trusted and reliable partners in your life who help you adapt to change, overcome obstacles, and achieve success. In business and in life, you should never fly solo! The solution to winning when the heat is on lies in the ability of every wingman in your organization, regardless of their role, to give 110% and support the team!

Overcoming a lifelong battle with claustrophobia and a fear of heights, Rob "Waldo" Waldman became a highly decorated fighter pilot with over 65 real world combat missions. His presentation, complete with dramatic fighter jet footage and inspiring music, will encourage you to overcome your fears, face change with courage, build more meaningful relationships, and maximize your potential both in business and in life. For more information on Waldo, visit www.yourwingman.com.

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