Justin “Hasard” Lee

Decorated U.S. Fighter Pilot, International Bestselling Author, Authority on Leadership and Decision-Making

“Hasard Lee, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former fighter pilot, delivers combat-tested leadership, strategic thinking, and battle-tested strategies to help leaders navigate today’s business challenges.” -Forbes

  • Justin “Hasard” Lee Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $20,001 - $30,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Arizona, USA

  • Justin “Hasard” Lee Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $20,001 - $30,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Arizona, USA

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LEAD THROUGH CHAOS: A COMBAT-PROVEN LEADERSHIP SYSTEM TO NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY AND COMPLEXITY WITH CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE

A combat-proven leadership system designed to empower your organization to navigate uncertainty and complexity with confidence and resilience. Overview As we navigate an era of unprecedented disruption, leaders are ...

A combat-proven leadership system designed to empower your organization to navigate uncertainty and complexity with confidence and resilience.

Overview 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.

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 and unlock the full potential of your organization.

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.

This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

  • Facing uncertainty and volatility in their industry.
  • Looking to enhance decision-making and strategic leadership.
  • Struggling to maintain team morale and performance under pressure.

The audience will leave with:

  • A combat-tested model for leading with confidence in chaotic environments.
  • Actionable strategies to improve adaptability, decision-making, and resilience.
  • The courage to guide their teams through complexity with clarity and purpose.

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FORGING A ONE-TEAM MINDSET: A COMBAT-PROVEN SYSTEM TO TRANSFORM YOUR ORGANIZATION BY BREAKING DOWN SILOS AND FOSTERING A UNIFIED, COLLABORATIVE CULTURE

A combat-proven system designed to transform your organization by breaking down silos and fostering a unified, collaborative culture. Overview As we face today’s dynamic and demanding business environment, teams are ...

A combat-proven system designed to transform your organization by breaking down silos and fostering a unified, collaborative culture.

Overview As we face today’s dynamic and demanding business environment, teams are increasingly hindered by silos, miscommunication, and conflicting priorities. Studies show that over 61% of employees report poor team cohesion as a barrier to success, leading to stalled projects, lost innovation, and declining morale. We are in a teamwork crisis and must adopt a new approach to thrive in this era of complexity.

Former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert Hasard Lee helps you Forge a One-Team Mindset through his proven framework for building unbreakable teams. Whether you’re aiming for faster decision-making, stronger collaboration, or a more engaged workforce, you’ll leave with practical tools to achieve lasting results and unlock the full potential of your organization by expanding team-wide capability for collaboration, trust, and collective problem-solving.

The Forging a One-Team Mindset framework prioritizes unity over individual effort, collaboration over competition, and shared accountability over blame. Leaders who adopt this approach emerge inspired and equipped, ready to unite their teams under pressure and empowered to succeed consistently, no matter the obstacles.

This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

  • Battling silos, mistrust, or ineffective communication.
  • Looking to boost team performance and workplace culture.
  • Struggling to tackle tough challenges as a united front.

The audience will leave with:

  • A combat-tested model for turning any team into a cohesive, high-performing unit.
  • Actionable strategies to build trust, enhance communication, and drive accountability.
  • The confidence to lead their teams through uncertainty as a unified force.

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CULTIVATING ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE: A PROVEN SYSTEM TO INSTILL A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE, DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND PEAK PERFORMANCE

A proven system to instill a culture of excellence, driving continuous improvement and peak performance. Overview Today’s business environment demands nothing short of excellence—yet many organizations struggle to maintain...

A proven system to instill a culture of excellence, driving continuous improvement and peak performance.

Overview Today’s business environment demands nothing short of excellence—yet many organizations struggle to maintain high standards amidst rapid change, resource constraints, and shifting priorities. Research shows that over 55% of companies fail to sustain a culture of continuous improvement, leading to stagnation, disengagement, and missed opportunities. We are in a crisis of complacency and must adopt a new approach to thrive.

Former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert Hasard Lee helps you Cultivate Excellence with his proven framework for building a high-performance culture. Whether you’re aiming to elevate quality, boost innovation, or inspire accountability, you’ll leave with practical tools to achieve sustainable success and embed a culture of excellence into your organization’s DNA.

The Cultivate Excellence framework prioritizes accountability over excuses, innovation over tradition, and growth over comfort. Leaders who adopt this approach emerge inspired and equipped, ready to drive their teams to new heights and empowered to sustain excellence, no matter the challenges.

This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

  • Battling complacency or inconsistent performance.
  • Looking to elevate standards and foster innovation.
  • Struggling to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

The audience will leave with:

  • A combat-tested model for embedding excellence into their organization’s culture.
  • Actionable strategies to foster accountability, innovation, and relentless improvement.
  • The mindset to lead their teams to peak performance with clarity and purpose.

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MISSION OWNERSHIP: THE BLUEPRINT FOR EMPOWERING EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO TAKE COMMAND, DRIVE RESULTS, AND BECOME A PROACTIVE FORCE FOR MISSION SUCCESS

The blueprint for empowering every individual to take command, drive results, and become a proactive force for mission success. Overview Today’s workplace demands more than just following orders—it requires employees who ...

The blueprint for empowering every individual to take command, drive results, and become a proactive force for mission success.

Overview Today’s workplace demands more than just following orders—it requires employees who take the reins and make things happen. Yet, too often, hesitation and disengagement hold teams back: over 73% of employees report feeling disconnected or unsure about acting independently. This passivity slows progress, stifles innovation, and leaves opportunities on the table. It’s time to break that cycle.

Drawing from his experience as a former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert, Hasard Lee presents Empower to Own, his combat-tested framework to unlock potential for ownership and initiative. This isn’t about waiting for permission; it’s about building the confidence and skills to act decisively, solve problems creatively, and lead from where you stand, transforming your workplace into a hub of proactive problem-solving and innovation.

The Empower to Own framework prioritizes autonomy over micromanagement, initiative over compliance, and accountability over blame. This keynote equips employees and leaders alike with tools to foster a culture where everyone takes ownership, thinks ahead, and drives meaningful change.

This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

  • Made up of employees who want to feel more empowered and take charge of their work.
  • Struggling with hesitation, disengagement, or lack of proactivity.
  • Aiming to inspire initiative and ownership across their organization.

The audience will leave with:

  • A simple, proven model to take ownership and act with initiative in any situation.
  • Practical strategies to boost autonomy, accountability, and creative problem-solving.
  • The confidence to lead and innovate, no matter your position.

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SPEED IS LIFE: NO DECISION IS A DECISION – A COMBAT-PROVEN SYSTEM TO EMPOWER YOUR ORGANIZATION TO ACT DECISIVELY, ACCELERATE ACTION, AND TURN SPEED INTO YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

A combat-proven system to empower your organization to act decisively, accelerate action, and turn speed into your competitive advantage. Overview We live in an era of relentless pace—market shifts, technological disruptions...

A combat-proven system to empower your organization to act decisively, accelerate action, and turn speed into your competitive advantage.

Overview We live in an era of relentless pace—market shifts, technological disruptions, and competitive pressures demand decisions at lightning speed. Yet, research shows that over 40% of leaders hesitate or delay critical decisions due to uncertainty, costing organizations billions in missed opportunities and stalled progress. We’re in a crisis of hesitation and must adopt a new approach to thrive.

Former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert Hasard Lee delivers Speed Is Life, a high-octane keynote featuring his proven 5-step framework for mastering rapid decision-making. Whether you’re aiming to accelerate innovation, outmaneuver rivals, or boost team agility, you’ll leave with practical tools to act with precision and confidence under pressure, consistently outmaneuvering the competition.

The No Decision Is a Decision framework prioritizes speed over perfection, clarity over analysis paralysis, and action over hesitation. Leaders and teams who embrace this approach emerge energized and equipped, ready to break the cycle of indecision and empowered to win consistently, no matter the stakes.

This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

  • Grappling with indecision or analysis paralysis in fast-moving environments.
  • Seeking to accelerate decision-making and boost organizational agility.
  • Struggling to stay ahead of competitors or capitalize on fleeting opportunities.

The audience will leave with:

  • A combat-tested model for making rapid, effective decisions under pressure.
  • Actionable strategies to simplify complexity, act decisively, and learn from outcomes.
  • The confidence to seize opportunities and lead with speed in any situation.

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RESILIENCE UNDER FIRE: A COMBAT-TESTED BLUEPRINT FOR MASTERING PRESSURE, OVERCOMING ADVERSITY, AND SUSTAINING PEAK PERFORMANCE WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGHEST

A proven system for mastering pressure, overcoming adversity, and sustaining peak performance when the stakes are highest. Overview Life doesn’t let up. Whether it’s the demands of work, personal struggles, or ...

A proven system for mastering pressure, overcoming adversity, and sustaining peak performance when the stakes are highest.

Overview Life doesn’t let up. Whether it’s the demands of work, personal struggles, or unexpected curveballs, staying steady when the stakes are high is a challenge we all face. Studies show over 78% of professionals feel overwhelmed by stress, leading to burnout, clouded judgment, and untapped potential. This keynote unlocks the battle-tested mental conditioning principles used by fighter pilots to build an unbreakable inner core.

In Resilience Under Fire, Hasard Lee—a former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert—shares a framework forged in the cockpit and refined through years of leading under pressure. This isn’t about pretending stress doesn’t exist or pushing through pain blindly; it’s about training your mind to stay sharp, adaptable, and resilient, equipping you with real tools to not just survive high-stress situations but to consistently thrive and maintain peak performance.

The Resilience Under Fire framework prioritizes focus over fear, determination over doubt, and sustainable balance over burnout. Through gripping stories and actionable insights, this keynote empowers individuals to manage stress effectively and come out on top, ready to lead and thrive.

This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

  • Individuals looking to strengthen their mental game and handle stress with confidence.
  • Teams tackling high-pressure environments or navigating big changes.
  • Leaders who want to build resilience and well-being in their organizations.

The audience will leave with:

  • A clear, proven model to develop mental resilience and perform under pressure.
  • Practical techniques to manage stress, recover quickly from setbacks, and sustain peak performance.
  • A mindset that turns adversity into a springboard for growth and success.

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About Keynote Speaker Justin “Hasard” Lee

Justin “Hasard” Lee is a #2 Wall Street Journal bestselling author on leadership and decision-making. He is the only fighter pilot to fly jets from two squadrons into combat on the same day, providing critical support to troops under fire.

On the leadership front, Hasard is a decorated U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who led pilots into combat on over 80 missions. He is the only pilot to fly jets from two different squadrons into combat on the same day, providing critical support to troops under fire. He was then hand-picked to fly the F-35?the most advanced fighter aircraft?which was still in development at the time. He was then selected to become an instructor, where he taught hundreds of fighter pilots the art and science of leadership and decision-making.

In his culminating role on active duty, Hasard became the Chief of Training Systems for the Air Force’s largest training base. There he led an AI transformation that enabled pilots to be trained faster and with higher proficiency, a methodology that has since been adopted by air forces around the world.

Hasard’s book, The Art of Clear Thinking, became one of the top books of the year as the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller and has been translated into over 15 languages. Drawing from his high-stakes background, Hasard now equips organizations to navigate change and uncertainty. He partners with a wide spectrum of organizations—from Fortune 500 leaders like Meta, Google, and Microsoft to innovative startups—transforming how they approach leadership through lessons forged in air combat.

Testimonials

“Tools that are making an impact and driving value.”

Rajiv B.

Vice President, IBM

“Hasard’s presentation was nothing short of transformative. His ability to connect real-life combat lessons to our business challenges left our team inspired and ready to take action.”

Christina M.

VP, Northrop Grumman

“Hasard was a hit with our engineers! Everyone is still talking about his presentation today. His book has been amazing for our leadership development team.”

Danielle K.

Sr. Director, Meta (Facebook)

“Justin’s keynote was the highest-rated speaker presentation of the event. The insights he provided were not only inspiring but practical and applicable.”

Keith T.

President, PMI

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