Former Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe; CNN, MS NOW & Bulwark Military Analyst; Leadership Expert & Author

Orlando, FL, USA
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Mark Hertling Biography

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mark Hertling, DBA, is a globally recognized authority on leadership, crisis decision-making, and national security. With nearly four decades in the U.S. Army — culminating as Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army — he led over 90,000 soldiers and partnered with the armed forces of 51 nations.

A veteran of Desert Storm and the Iraq War, Hertling spent four decades in the Army and more than three years in combat command, including leading the 1st Armored Division during the surge in Iraq. His leadership experience spans high-risk combat operations, multinational coalition environments, and large-scale organizational transformation.

After retiring from the Army, Hertling served in executive leadership roles at major healthcare systems, translating military leadership principles to improve organizational performance and culture. He spent a decade as a military and national security analyst for CNN and CNN International, helping global audiences understand complex conflicts and geopolitical risk.

Today, he is a Professor of Practice at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, is a frequent and pro-bono contributor to MS-Now and various other media outlets, is a weekly contributor to The Bulwark and the host of the weekly "Bulwark Takes Command Post" on multiple streaming channels. His 2026 book, "If I Don’t Return," explores leadership, family, and combat across three wars, offering timeless lessons on resilience, service, and character. His 2016 book, "Growing Physician Leaders," was an Amazon Healthcare best seller.

Hertling delivers powerful, practical insights that help leaders build trust, navigate uncertainty, and lead with purpose in today’s complex world.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/16/2026.

Mark Hertling Speaking Topics

  • Leadership Under Fire: Decision-Making When the Stakes Are Highest

    Drawing on combat command and executive leadership experience, Mark Hertling shows how leaders make sound decisions under pressure, manage risk, and guide teams through uncertainty.

  • If I Don’t Return: Leadership, Family, and the Human Side of Service

    Inspired by his forthcoming book “If I Don’t Return,” Mark Hertling shares powerful lessons on resilience, sacrifice, and balancing mission demands with family responsibilities to define a meaningful legacy.

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Mark Hertling Videos

General Mark Hertling: Why the Russians Will Lose

General Mark Hertling: Why the Russians Will Lose

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling USMA'75 on Diversity, Talking With Veterans

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling USMA'75 on Diversity, Talking With Veterans

Special Lecture at the Opening Session at APA Annual Meeting 2018

Special Lecture at the Opening Session at APA Annual Meeting 2018

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Mark Hertling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership Under Fire: Decision-Making When the Stakes Are Highest, If I Don’t Return: Leadership, Family, and the Human Side of Service, Trust Is the Mission: Growing Leaders in Uncertain Times, Global Risk Briefing: What Today’s Security Environment Means for Leaders, Executive Presence & Ethical Leadership in a Distrustful Era and Wars of Our Time: Ukraine, Israel, and the Transformation of NATO. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Hertling for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mark Hertling generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles, Daymond John, Jelly Roll and Rocky Bleier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Hertling for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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