Speeches

Jeff Appelquist is an outstanding public speaker whose energy, knowledge, passion, humor and insights bring history alive for modern-day audiences. Jeff will tailor his speeches to the specific audience. In his typical keynote address Jeff takes us on an amazing journey of exploration and discovery, from the trials and tribulations of Lewis and Clark to the historic battles at Gettysburg and the Little Bighorn. By studying these momentous events through the lens of individual leadership and team dynamics, we see that the stories from history are fascinating, the parallels to today are memorable, and the principles of leadership enduring.

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View this one-hour leadership webinar that Jeff Appelquist delivered in partnership with the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota:

Moments of Truth: Critical Decisions and Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg and the Little Bighorn

Consulting

Jeff Appelquist consults with organizations on all issues related to leadership.  He helps teams deliver on a common purpose, make better decisions, improve communication, forge better relationships and trust, and build on team strengths.  Jeff shows organizations how to drive a culture that nurtures and develops talent.  He works extensively with top-level leadership teams and with high potential performers.  Most important, Jeff helps teams achieve better business results.


Books

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ISBN: 978-1-59298-373-5
6" x 9", Hardcover, 200 pp
Pub Date: February - 2011


Wisdom Is Not Enough: Reflections on Leadership and Teams

In Wisdom Is Not Enough: Reflections on Leadership and Teams, award-winning author Jeff Appelquist draws on his twenty-five years of real world experience as a military officer, lawyer, corporate executive, and entrepreneur to share his hard won and compelling insights into what makes great leaders and their teams tick.

Wisdom Is Not Enough is a remarkably original and profoundly inspiring book that will motivate leaders everywhere, not just those in business but in every field, from government, to the military, to non-profits, to academe and beyond, to take a closer look at their own individual leadership essence and to reassess the dynamics of the teams that they lead.Wisdom Is Not Enough is an indispensable guidebook for anyone who is living the great adventure, as well as the never-ending challenge, of an ongoing leadership journey.


Sacred Ground: Leadership Lessons From Gettysburg & The Little Bighorn

As leaders we have all faced moments of truth throughout our professional careers. Important decisions directly impacting the success or failure of our teams and organizations have sometimes rested in our hands. Is it possible that we could actually learn from historical examples how to make better decisions? Is it possible to use lessons from history to improve in other dimensions of our leadership as well? The answer is a resounding yes.

“History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.”
Mark Twain

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ISBN: 978-1-59298-323-0
6" x 9", Hardcover, 348 pages
Pub Date: March - 2010


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Fox 9 News Video


 

Business Tips from the Battlefield


Watch this three-minute news interview in which Jeff Appelquist talks about his book and leadership program.




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Book Signing

Jeff Appelquist at a Barnes & Noble Book Signing on June 5, 2010.

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