A Mountain of Leadership - with Dave Taylor

About Dave from his LinkedIn. ***The greatest joy for me is passing on life and leadership lessons, both the highs and lows, and knowing that I've made a positive impact on a future or current leader. During my talks, I delve into topics like leadership, high-performing teams, diversity, values in leadership, hard lessons learned, and the power of forgiveness. It's about sharing experiences that resonate with individuals and teams on a personal level. LDR Leadership, LLC, the company I'm passionate about, is a veteran-owned small business. We bring together evidence-based research and a wealth of senior leader experience to help companies grow their employees, build effective teams, nurture inspirational leaders, and create high-performance organizations. Our copyrighted performance management training system is designed to transform the dynamic of any organization. In my quest for continuous learning, I pursued a master's in leadership from Georgetown University. I wanted to go beyond my own experiences, delving into the science behind leading others and teams, ensuring that I can bring evidence-based leadership to our clients and partners. My journey started with enlisting in the army in 1992, earning my commission in 1997 from West Virginia University. I spent the next two decades on active duty, with the majority in special operations as an Army Ranger. Deployed eight times to combat, leading Rangers and special operators ranging from 200 - 1000. My final assignment was at Arlington National Cemetery, where I had the honor of laying our fallen heroes to rest. In 2016, I had a transformative experience summiting my first mountain, Mt. Shasta, in California. It was during that trip that my love for mountaineering was born, and I made the decision to retire from the Army. Throughout this journey, my core values of family, adventure, helping others, leadership, and relationships have been my guiding force. These values led me to LDR Leadership, which remains my tribe even after my military service. The combination of my diverse experiences has shaped who I am today, and I'm excited to share those insights with others.***