Jon Fussell

Jon Fussell

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Development Expert & Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander; Founder of Patriot Leadership Development; Co-Author of "High Value Talent"

Jon Fussell Biography

Jon Fussell is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL lieutenant commander whose two-decade military career placed him at the forefront of American special operations forces. Over 20 years of service, Fussell led special mission units on hundreds of direct-action combat missions across eight deployments. He completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training and served as a sniper and tactical communicator at SEAL Team Four before attending Officer Candidate School, earning his commission, and returning to the SEAL Teams as an officer. Fussell held leadership positions as platoon and task unit commander at SEAL Teams Three, Ten, Four, and SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two, and later served as troop commander and operations officer at Joint Special Operations Command's Naval Special Warfare Development Group.

Fussell led combat missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, including national-level assignments and the formation of the first U.S.-led personal security detail for the president of Iraq. His awards include four Bronze Stars with Valor and two Presidential Unit Citations. Fussell's military training encompasses diving, parachuting, mountaineering, communications, weaponry, and mini-sub piloting and navigation. He earned a master's degree in defense analysis from Naval Postgraduate School.

While pursuing his master's degree, Fussell and his team partnered with Fortune 500 companies to compose a thesis on identifying, grooming, and retaining high-potential leaders within organizations. This work contributed to the creation of The Honor Foundation, a nonprofit supporting veterans of the special operations community in their transition to civilian careers. Fussell is co-author of "High Value Talent: Identifying, Developing, and Retaining Naval Special Warfare's Best Leaders." He also studied leadership in the public sector through executive education programs at Harvard and Oxford, trained as a life coach, and received an Investment Foundations Certification from CFA Institute.

As founder of Patriot Leadership Development, Fussell applies battlefield scenarios to teach executives about ethical decision-making, operational clarity, and leadership under pressure. His focus includes talent identification, operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership. Fussell leads high-performance leadership experiences, including "Case Study Alpha," which have served as fundraisers for Children of Valor, an organization supporting the children of Naval Special Warfare personnel. As a keynote speaker and podcast guest, Fussell shares insights on military leadership, decision-making, resilience, and high-performance team culture with business audiences worldwide.

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Jon Fussell Speaking Topics

Moving beyond conflict "Great teams will have real disagreements. Learn and move on."

Building out your Situational Awareness "Knowing your environment and adjusting to it in a timely manner"

Owning Risk "Leaders Own Risk"

Effective Communications "Timelines and Bandwidth"

Building Elite Teams

Jon Fussell Videos

Navy SEAL Jon Fussell Talks Fear, Stepping It Up and Leadership
Retired Navy SEAL Jon Fussell Discusses Team vs Group Mentality

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What topics does Jon Fussell speak about?

Jon Fussell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navy, Veterans, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Business Leadership, Motivational, Peak Performance, Military, Inspirational, Business Consulting and Non-Profit.

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Jon Fussell generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jon Fussell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Navy, Veterans and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jon Fussell for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Jon Fussell generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alden Mills, Jake Zweig and Stephen Drum. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jon Fussell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/08/2026.

Jon Fussell Speaking Topics

  • Moving beyond conflict "Great teams will have real disagreements. Learn and move on."

  • Building out your Situational Awareness "Knowing your environment and adjusting to it in a timely manner"

  • Owning Risk "Leaders Own Risk"

  • Effective Communications "Timelines and Bandwidth"

  • Building Elite Teams

Jon Fussell Videos

Navy SEAL Jon Fussell Talks Fear, Stepping It Up and Leadership
Retired Navy SEAL Jon Fussell Discusses Team vs Group Mentality
  • How do I book Jon Fussell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jon Fussell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jon Fussell, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jon Fussell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jon Fussell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jon Fussell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jon Fussell are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jon Fussell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jon Fussell speak about?

    Jon Fussell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navy, Veterans, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Business Leadership, Motivational, Peak Performance, Military, Inspirational, Business Consulting and Non-Profit.
  • Where does Jon Fussell travel from?

    Jon Fussell generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jon Fussell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jon Fussell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jon Fussell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jon Fussell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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