Bob Vosburgh spent fourteen years as an Air Force fighter plot, followed by three decades in corporate America in positions from sales to CEO. He is a keynote speaker, author, consultant and coach. His credentials are the optimum mix of leadership experiences that will add value to leaders of all sorts. This book, Lift, is the foundation for hundreds of workshops and keynotes presented by Bob to organizations ranging from thousands of medical managers, physicians, the CIA and corporations, large and small. He's also coached over 400 individuals on improvement via a disciplined approach.

Whether for military or corporate leaders, this book will make a difference. Anecdotes from outstanding leaders with real-life examples reinforce:

• Self. The need for excellence, valuing mentors and the desire to find the proper balance.
• Team. Clarity in vision and consistency in hiring, firing and empowerment, as well as ensuring accountability.
• Atmosphere. Living a positive example, giving credit where due and generating ongoing enthusiasm by setting the proper short and long-term goals for your team.

Bob shares his rich life experiences throughout the book with entertaining stories that reinforce valuable lessons. His decision making experiences while a fighter pilot and the outstanding mentors he worked with during that time all add color to the challenges of leading dynamic organizations. His time as a professor and instructor lend just enough of an academic bent to make the organization of the book sensible, digestible and easy to follow for later implementation and reference. As a sales representative, sales manger, head of training, architect at the strategic level of a multibillion dollar organization and CEO of two start-up companies, Bob uses his extensive military foundation and applies it to the challenging world of business.