Mickey Addison
Col, USAF (ret), MSCE, M.SAME, PMP
TX, USLead. Inspire. Achieve.
That's my philosophy and my method for getting the very best from those around me, and I can do the same for YOU!
After three decades of leadership experience, I know what it takes to get the very best from any team! I'm a career Air Force officer, a blogger and author, and a frequent contributor to military newspapers and journals, including Air Force Print News, Armed Forces Journal, and The Military Engineer. I am a contributing author at GeneralLeadership.com, People Development Magazine, I'm also a businessman, founding my own hobby publishing company, Lead the Way Media, in 2014.
I am passionate about inspiring people to be their best and leading organizations to high levels of performance. As an Air Force officer, I handled national portfolios totaling billions of dollars. As a speaker, I've presented on dozens of topics to senior leaders in government, industry, state and federal government. I've also worjed with and worked with international business and government executives and in a dozen countries in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East--I know the global environment and bring that experience to every event!
I've been featured on the US Air Force Academy's 97.7 FM KAFA's radio program Character Matters! with Bob Valasquez, "The Catholics Next Door with Greg and Jennifer Willits" program, as well as interviews on Relevant Radio radio and print media. Take a look at my Podcast page at MickeyAddison.com for some samples!
As a senior leader I've served in executive positions at regional Air Force commands, US Air Force Headquarters, and the staff of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It's been my honor to command thousands of Airmen, and from 2011 to 2013 served as the equivalent of the Vice President for Student Services & Logistics at the Air Force Academy. During my three decades of military service I've led teams as diverse as volunteer organizations, engineering, food service, parks and recreation, security and law enforcement, and IT. I deployed twice to the Middle East, and am a veteran of Operation Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom. My military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Bronze Star. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, and three Masters degrees: Military Strategy and Operational Art (Air University), Civil Engineering (University of Texas San Antonio), and Resourcing National Strategy (National Defense University).
I speak on a variety of leadership and personal development topics. and I'm known as an engaging and inspiring speaker for keynotes, breakouts, and workshops. I will work with you to develop a program that suits your particular needs: personalized and relevant to your organization!
Lead. Inspire. Achieve.
That's my philosophy and my method for getting the very best from those around me, and I can do the same for YOU!
After three decades of leadership experience, I know what it takes to get the very best from any team! I'm a career Air Force officer, a blogger and author, and a frequent contributor to military newspapers and journals, including Air Force Print News, Armed Forces Journal, and The Military Engineer. I am a contributing author at GeneralLeadership.com, People Development Magazine, I'm also a businessman, founding my own hobby publishing company, Lead the Way Media, in 2014.
I am passionate about inspiring people to be their best and leading organizations to high levels of performance. As an Air Force officer, I handled national portfolios totaling billions of dollars. As a speaker, I've presented on dozens of topics to senior leaders in government, industry, state and federal government. I've also worjed with and worked with international business and government executives and in a dozen countries in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East--I know the global environment and bring that experience to every event!
I've been featured on the US Air Force Academy's 97.7 FM KAFA's radio program Character Matters! with Bob Valasquez, "The Catholics Next Door with Greg and Jennifer Willits" program, as well as interviews on Relevant Radio radio and print media. Take a look at my Podcast page at MickeyAddison.com for some samples!
As a senior leader I've served in executive positions at regional Air Force commands, US Air Force Headquarters, and the staff of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It's been my honor to command thousands of Airmen, and from 2011 to 2013 served as the equivalent of the Vice President for Student Services & Logistics at the Air Force Academy. During my three decades of military service I've led teams as diverse as volunteer organizations, engineering, food service, parks and recreation, security and law enforcement, and IT. I deployed twice to the Middle East, and am a veteran of Operation Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom. My military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Bronze Star. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, and three Masters degrees: Military Strategy and Operational Art (Air University), Civil Engineering (University of Texas San Antonio), and Resourcing National Strategy (National Defense University).
I speak on a variety of leadership and personal development topics. and I'm known as an engaging and inspiring speaker for keynotes, breakouts, and workshops. I will work with you to develop a program that suits your particular needs: personalized and relevant to your organization!
Leading Leaders: Inspiring, Empowering, and Motivating Teams
Based on my powerful leadership book, the "Leading Leaders" session is straightforward advice for leaders at all levels on how to be successful through cultivating and deepening relationships. Developed over a 30-year military career and a lifetime of leading, I lay out the foundation for...
The Five "Be's": A Straightforward Guide to Life
This program is perfect for:
- Senior corporate leaders struggling to establish a healthy organizational culture
- Team leaders with underperforming teams
- Associations looking to increase the positive culture in their members' firms and organizations
- Men's groups seeking to inspire their...
Sync to Swim: 21st Century Leadership
Mickey's Rules for Leaders
For years I kept General Colin Powell's "Rules" on a worn, type-written sheet of paper somewhere on my desk. His Rules had been published in a news magazine article, and I thought they were fabulous, so I typed them up and added a...
