Justin "Hasard" Lee Biography

"Hasard Lee, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former fighter pilot, delivers combat-tested leadership, strategic thinking, and battle-tested strategies to help leaders navigate today's business challenges." - Forbes

Justin "Hasard" Lee is a #2 Wall Street Journal bestselling author on leadership and decision-making. A decorated U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who led pilots into combat on over 80 missions, he is the only pilot to fly jets from two different squadrons into combat on the same day, providing critical support to troops under fire. He was then hand-picked to fly the F-35 -- the most advanced fighter aircraft -- which was still in development at the time. He was later selected to become an instructor, where he taught hundreds of fighter pilots the art and science of leadership and decision-making.

In his culminating role on active duty, Lee became the Chief of Training Systems for the Air Force’s largest training base. There he led an AI transformation that enabled pilots to be trained faster and with higher proficiency, a methodology that has since been adopted by air forces around the world.

Lee's book, "The Art of Clear Thinking," became one of the top books of the year and has been translated into over 15 languages. Drawing from his high-stakes background, he now equips organizations to navigate change and uncertainty. He partners with a wide spectrum of organizations -- from Fortune 500 leaders like Meta, Google, and Microsoft to innovative startups—transforming how they approach leadership through lessons forged in air combat.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/03/2025.

Justin "Hasard" Lee Speaking Topics

  • LEAD THROUGH CHAOS: A COMBAT-PROVEN LEADERSHIP SYSTEM TO NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY AND COMPLEXITY WITH CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE

    A combat-proven leadership system designed to empower your organization to navigate uncertainty and complexity with confidence and resilience.

    Overview

    As we navigate an era of unprecedented disruption, leaders are increasingly challenged by market volatility, technological shifts, and global competition. Studies show that over 50% of executives feel their teams are unprepared to make critical decisions under pressure, leading to missed opportunities, stalled growth, and diminished team morale. We are in a leadership crisis and must adopt a new approach to thrive in this complex environment.

    Former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert Hasard Lee helps you Lead Through Chaos™ with his proven 5-step framework for building resilient, adaptable leaders. Whether you’re aiming for bolder decision-making, greater agility, or a more confident leadership team, you’ll leave with practical tools to achieve sustainable success and unlock the full potential of your organization.

    The Lead Through Chaos™ framework prioritizes adaptability over rigidity, strategic thinking over reactive measures, and courage over hesitation. Leaders who adopt this approach emerge inspired and equipped, ready to guide their teams through uncertainty and empowered to achieve consistent results, no matter the obstacles.

    This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

    • Facing uncertainty and volatility in their industry.
    • Looking to enhance decision-making and strategic leadership.
    • Struggling to maintain team morale and performance under pressure.

    The audience will leave with:

    • A combat-tested model for leading with confidence in chaotic environments.
    • Actionable strategies to improve adaptability, decision-making, and resilience.
    • The courage to guide their teams through complexity with clarity and purpose.

  • FORGING A ONE-TEAM MINDSET: A COMBAT-PROVEN SYSTEM TO TRANSFORM YOUR ORGANIZATION BY BREAKING DOWN SILOS AND FOSTERING A UNIFIED, COLLABORATIVE CULTURE

    A combat-proven system designed to transform your organization by breaking down silos and fostering a unified, collaborative culture.

    Overview

    As we face today’s dynamic and demanding business environment, teams are increasingly hindered by silos, miscommunication, and conflicting priorities. Studies show that over 61% of employees report poor team cohesion as a barrier to success, leading to stalled projects, lost innovation, and declining morale. We are in a teamwork crisis and must adopt a new approach to thrive in this era of complexity.

    Former fighter pilot, bestselling author, and leadership expert Hasard Lee helps you Forge a One-Team Mindset through his proven framework for building unbreakable teams. Whether you’re aiming for faster decision-making, stronger collaboration, or a more engaged workforce, you’ll leave with practical tools to achieve lasting results and unlock the full potential of your organization by expanding team-wide capability for collaboration, trust, and collective problem-solving.

    The Forging a One-Team Mindset framework prioritizes unity over individual effort, collaboration over competition, and shared accountability over blame. Leaders who adopt this approach emerge inspired and equipped, ready to unite their teams under pressure and empowered to succeed consistently, no matter the obstacles.

    This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:

    • Battling silos, mistrust, or ineffective communication.
    • Looking to boost team performance and workplace culture.
    • Struggling to tackle tough challenges as a united front.

    The audience will leave with:

    • A combat-tested model for turning any team into a cohesive, high-performing unit.
    • Actionable strategies to build trust, enhance communication, and drive accountability.
    • The confidence to lead their teams through uncertainty as a unified force.

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Justin "Hasard" Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LEAD THROUGH CHAOS: A COMBAT-PROVEN LEADERSHIP SYSTEM TO NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY AND COMPLEXITY WITH CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE, FORGING A ONE-TEAM MINDSET: A COMBAT-PROVEN SYSTEM TO TRANSFORM YOUR ORGANIZATION BY BREAKING DOWN SILOS AND FOSTERING A UNIFIED, COLLABORATIVE CULTURE, CULTIVATING ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE: A PROVEN SYSTEM TO INSTILL A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE, DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND PEAK PERFORMANCE, MISSION OWNERSHIP: THE BLUEPRINT FOR EMPOWERING EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO TAKE COMMAND, DRIVE RESULTS, AND BECOME A PROACTIVE FORCE FOR MISSION SUCCESS, SPEED IS LIFE: NO DECISION IS A DECISION – A COMBAT-PROVEN SYSTEM TO EMPOWER YOUR ORGANIZATION TO ACT DECISIVELY, ACCELERATE ACTION, AND TURN SPEED INTO YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE and RESILIENCE UNDER FIRE: A COMBAT-TESTED BLUEPRINT FOR MASTERING PRESSURE, OVERCOMING ADVERSITY, AND SUSTAINING PEAK PERFORMANCE WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGHEST. The estimated speaking fee range to book Justin "Hasard" Lee for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Justin "Hasard" Lee generally travels from AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rob Waldo Waldman, Carey Lohrenz, Mike Sarraille, Mike Abrashoff and Brent Gleeson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Justin "Hasard" Lee for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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