Motivational Speakers

A genuine American hero, Mark Johnson inspires audiences world wide with his fascinating and scintillating accomplishments of 21 years spent as a Green Beret/Special Forces officer. One of America's brightest stars on the motivational speaking circuit, he is dynamic, entertaining, humorous, and has incredible passion. His energy is infectious as he details death-defying feats of courage and survival in Iraq and Somalia, ("Blackhawk Down"). A real-life combination of James Bond and Rambo, he ,nded specially-trained and educated teams that our nation selected for the most dangerous and hazardous missions. He conducted sensitive and classified operations in more than fifty-five countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Highly decorated, included among his more than twenty-five awards are the Bronze Star, earned for his heroic leadership during the Gulf War. A master parachutist, he has performed more than two-hundred jumps, and has been awarded the advanced parachutist badges from fourteen nations. In his last military assignment, as chairman of the military science department at Pittsburg (KS) State University, he established a NATIONAL RECORD for attracting students to attend a summer leadership camp, more than doubling the 47-year-old previous mark!

Mark inspired those in his care to fearlessly excel despite enormous odds. He motivates people to action, providing them with a plan and formula for success to overcome all adversity and achieve excellence. He inspires community involvement, servitude, and devotion to hard work.

He has authored two books: "How To Get Anyone To Follow You Anywhere: Green Beret Secrets to Leadership and Team Building"; and: "Lessons in Leadership... Straight Talk from a Green Beret", and is co-author of the book: "Team Building Path... .Green Beret Teamwork". "