Lead Through Chaos – Hasard Lee

Overview

In today's volatile business landscape, leaders must be equipped to guide their teams through chaos and uncertainty.

Through a proven leadership framework forged in the high-stakes world of air combat, you’ll unlock the full potential of your organization. Expand leadership capability for decision-making, adaptability, and strategic thinking.

keynote description

As we navigate an era of unprecedented disruption, leaders are increasingly challenged by market volatility, technological shifts, and global competition.

Studies show that over 50% of executives feel their teams are unprepared to make critical decisions under pressure, leading to missed opportunities, stalled growth, and diminished team morale. We are in a leadership crisis and must adopt a new approach to thrive in this complex environment.Studies show that over 50% of executives feel their teams are unprepared to make critical decisions under pressure, leading to missed opportunities, stalled growth, and diminished team morale. We are in a leadership crisis and must adopt a new approach to thrive in this complex environment.

Former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert Hasard Lee helps you Lead Through Chaos with his proven 5-step framework for building resilient, adaptable leaders. Whether you’re aiming for bolder decision-making, greater agility, or a more confident leadership team, you’ll leave with practical tools to achieve sustainable success.

The Lead Through Chaos framework prioritizes adaptability over rigidity, strategic thinking over reactive measures, and courage over hesitation. Leaders who adopt this approach emerge inspired and equipped, ready to guide their teams through uncertainty and empowered to achieve consistent results, no matter the obstacles.

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Hasard tailors Lead Through Chaos™ to suit any audience, but it shines in these settings:

Frequently Asked Questions

about Hasard

What makes Hasard uniquely qualified to speaking on leadership and decision-making?

Hasard’s leadership and decision-making under uncertainty are forged from direct, high-stakes experience as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with over 80 combat missions. His expertise extends to developing leaders, having instructed hundreds of fighter pilots, while leading strategic innovation through his involvement with the F-35 program. He also spearheaded an organizational AI transformation within the U.S. Air Force, yielding methodologies now adopted by air forces internationally. These principles were the basis of his Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Art of Clear Thinking, and he now applies these insights to help Fortune 500 companies like Meta, IBM, and Microsoft develop actionable strategies to lead their teams to victory.

What drives Hasard to speak and consult?

Hasard’s drive to speak and consult is deeply rooted in the military ethos of ‘service before self.’ His development as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot involved over $50 million of intensive training, equipping him with expertise in leadership, decision-making, and resilience under pressure. Now, guided by that principle of service, Hasard’s calling is to share his combat-proven strategies, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate today’s challenges.

Can you describe the impact of Hasard's speaking engagements and collaborations?

Through his speaking engagements, leadership programs, and consulting, he has empowered individuals and organizations to achieve extraordinary outcomes. At Meta, he inspired engineers and designers to push the boundaries of virtual reality technology, leading to innovations that transformed user experiences. His collaboration with scientists and engineers at Northrop Grumman on the James Webb Space Telescope project contributed to discoveries that deepened humanity’s connection to the universe. Additionally, his leadership development programs have equipped executives at IBM and other companies with the skills to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and drive meaningful impact.

About Hasard's Keynotes

Does Hasard customize his keynotes?

Yes, Hasard customizes his keynotes for every event. Each presentation is carefully tailored to deliver a message that resonates with the specific theme and goals of the event. This personalized approach ensures that his talks are not only relevant but also deeply engaging for the audience while aligning with the theme and messaging of the event.

What else makes Hasard's keynotes unique?

What sets a keynote by Hasard apart is a multi-faceted approach designed for lasting impact. It begins with his real-world, high-stakes leadership experience. Hasard hasn’t just studied leadership; he’s lived it, leading pilots in combat and making life-or-death decisions. This gives his message a rare and compelling authenticity that audiences immediately recognize and connect with.

To further maximize your event’s success and extend its value, Hasard provides comprehensive support. This includes a world-class marketing package with engaging videos and promotional content to help you boost attendance and build buzz around the event. His commitment is to fostering a lasting impact where success is measured by progress in the months after the event. He facilitates this by providing targeted resources, such as a customized Field Guide for every attendee. This actionable blueprint distills key insights and strategies from the keynote, tailored to their specific challenges, ensuring they can reference and apply learnings.

In addition, Hasard conducts an after action debrief a month after the event to answer questions and provide guidance to ensure the momentum continues to grow.

What does Hasard offer beyond a keynote?

Beyond his keynotes, Hasard offers a diverse array of services designed to enhance leadership skills and propel organizational success.

Facilitated Leadership Sessions
Hasard offers interactive and high-energy sessions where leaders collaborate to address real challenges. He guides participants using battle-tested strategies, enabling them to refine their skills in real time and emerge sharper and more capable.

Fireside Chats with Executive Leaders
Hasard hosts intimate, no-filter conversations with top executives, delivering rare insights into leadership at its peak. These sessions combine storytelling, wisdom, and networking opportunities, creating a memorable and transformative experience for attendees.

Customized Workshops
Hasard designs tailor-made workshops that confront an organization’s most pressing issues directly. Focused on critical areas like team alignment, these workshops equip participants with practical tools and yield immediate, tangible benefits.

Custom In-Person and Virtual Consulting
Hasard provides strategic consulting services, available both in-person and virtually, that cut through complexity to bring clarity to chaotic situations. His consulting delivers actionable plans that drive organizational success.

Long-Term Leadership Training
Hasard provides ongoing leadership development with regular touchpoints and evolving resources. This training ensures leaders experience sustained growth and maintain long-term impact within their organizations.

Booking Hasard

Does Hasard do discovery calls?

Yes, Hasard and his team are available for a discovery call for your event. Please reach out via the contact form.

Are Hasard's keynotes available in live and virtual formats?

Yes, Hasard has extensive experience in both live and virtual formats.

My event is less than a month out. Is it too late to contact Hasard?

As a fighter pilot, Hasard specialized in executing complex missions under extreme pressure, often adapting to unexpected circumstances with minimal lead time. He brings that same decisive, ‘mission-first’ mindset to every engagement. So, regardless of your event’s lead time, please fill out the Booking Inquiry Form. Hasard will review your request and do his utmost to find a way to support your event. If he is already scheduled, he’s committed to helping you find another outstanding speaker who can deliver for your audience.

Keynote: Lead Through Chaos