Justin "HASARD" LEE

JUSTIN "HASARD" LEE is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and an International bestselling author known for his work in leadership, decision-making, and change management. He specializes in applying lessons from the cockpit along with the latest research to transform how organizations approach strategy, culture, and innovation. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, and Northrop Grumman, to Universities and startups.

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As a decorated fighter pilot, Justin led pilots into combat during one of the most intense periods of War in Afghanistan. There, he flew over eighty combat missions and became the only fighter pilot to fly jets from two different squadrons into combat on the same day while supporting troops under fire.

Justin was then hand-picked to fly the F-35―the most advanced fighter aircraft in history―which was still in development at the time. He went on to become an instructor pilot, teaching hundreds of pilots across six nations how to fly the F-35. 

During his last role on active duty, Justin became the Chief of Training Systems for the largest training base in the world, leading the development of AI technology and teaching methods to train future fighter pilots.

Justin's book, The Art of Clear Thinking, quickly became one of the top books of 2023 as the #2 Wall Street Journal Bestseller and an International Bestseller around the world. It received multiple awards including selection as a "Must Read" by the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcom Gladwell, Susan Cain, Daniel Pink, and Adam Grant. In the book he reveals decision-making and leadership principles that can be used in business and in life. 

Justin is an acclaimed speaker whose keynote presentations have been called “a gripping display of visual storytelling” leaving audiences with “actionable insights that can single-handedly change the culture of an organization."