"Every team I've led — in a war zone or a conference room — wanted the same things: a leader who tells the truth, owns the outcome, and puts them first."
Kevin has briefed generals on operations where lives were on the line and executive boards where fortunes were. A Recon and Force Recon platoon commander turned Senior Vice President at PIMCO, he speaks from both sides of the transition — and tells the truth about what transfers.
How elite teams earn advantage before the fight starts — preparation, positioning, and the discipline of seeing first and deciding first. The signature talk, built on the book.
What leading Marines through loss in combat teaches about steadiness, accountability, and keeping a team functioning when everything goes wrong.
What actually transfers from military leadership to business — and what doesn't. An honest map for veterans transitioning and the organizations that hire them.
Keynote (45–60 minutes) · Fireside chat · Executive workshop or leadership offsite · Panel. In person or virtual. Every engagement is tailored to the audience and the moment the organization is in.
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Inquire About Availability Download Speaker One-SheetKevin is available for podcasts, interviews, and leadership discussions — on combat leadership, veteran transition, and what high-stakes teams can teach business. Reach out at kevin.j.kinkade@gmail.com.