Mark Hertling
Keynote Speaker: Former Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe; CNN, MS NOW & Bulwark Military Analyst; Leadership Expert & Author
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Mark Hertling Biography
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mark Hertling, DBA is a globally recognized expert on leadership, crisis decision-making, and national security. Over a distinguished 40-year career in the U.S. Army, he rose to become Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, where he led more than 90,000 soldiers and worked alongside the armed forces of 51 allied and partner nations.
A veteran of Desert Storm and multiple tours in the Iraq War, General Hertling spent more than three years in combat, including commanding the storied 1st Armored Division in northern Iraq during the surge. His leadership experience spans high-risk combat operations, complex multinational coalitions, and large, adaptive organizations under pressure.
Following his military service, Hertling transitioned to the private sector as a Senior Vice President in a major healthcare system, where he led a pioneering global medical partnership initiative and developed leadership programs that improved organizational performance and culture in healthcare. From 2014 to 2024, he served as a military and national security analyst for CNN and CNN International. Today, he is a national security analyst for MSNow, a contributing writer for The Bulwark, and co-host of the weekly Bulwark Command Post.
Hertling is also a Professor of Practice at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, where he teaches leadership and strategy to MBA and executive audiences. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he also holds a master’s degree from Indiana University and a Doctor of Business Administration from Rollins College. He is the author of the bestselling Growing Physician Leaders and the widely acclaimed 2026 release If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal.
A dynamic and engaging speaker, General Hertling delivers high-energy, practical presentations grounded in real-world experience. Blending humor, hard-earned lessons, and clear frameworks, he equips leaders to build trust, navigate uncertainty, and lead with clarity and purpose in today’s complex environment.
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Mark Hertling Speaking Topics
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.
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.
Mark Hertling explains why trust is the foundation of effective leadership and how leaders build, sustain, and restore it to create cohesive, high-performing organizations.
Mark Hertling provides a clear, strategic overview of global conflict and geopolitical risk, explaining how today’s security environment affects business, policy, and long-term planning.
Mark Hertling explores how leaders project credibility, communicate with clarity, and lead with integrity in polarized environments where trust in institutions is fragile.
Mark Hertling Videos
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How much does it cost to book Mark Hertling for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mark Hertling, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Hertling are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Hertling, 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 Mark Hertling speak about?
Mark Hertling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Veterans, Security & Defense, Geopolitics, World Affairs, TED, Non-Fiction Authors, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Crisis Management, Ethics & Integrity, Author and Political.
Where does Mark Hertling travel from?
Mark Hertling generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Mark Hertling?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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.
Mark Hertling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Military, Veterans and Security & Defense. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Hertling for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. 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 Ed Hiner, Rocky Bleier and Becky Halstead. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Hertling for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Mark Hertling Speaking Topics
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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.
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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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Trust Is the Mission: Growing Leaders in Uncertain Times
Mark Hertling explains why trust is the foundation of effective leadership and how leaders build, sustain, and restore it to create cohesive, high-performing organizations.
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Global Risk Briefing: What Today’s Security Environment Means for Leaders
Mark Hertling provides a clear, strategic overview of global conflict and geopolitical risk, explaining how today’s security environment affects business, policy, and long-term planning.
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Executive Presence & Ethical Leadership in a Distrustful Era
Mark Hertling explores how leaders project credibility, communicate with clarity, and lead with integrity in polarized environments where trust in institutions is fragile.
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Mark Hertling Videos
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Mark Hertling Reviews
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The session was wonderful and we got great feedback on Mark!
Ares Management - Nov 30 2023 -
We appreciated and enjoyed Mark's comments. I thought the event was extraordinarily impactful.
Fidelity National Information Services - Nov 16 2023 -
Johns Hopkins University - Feb 23 2023
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Mr. Mark Hertling was an outstanding guest.
College of Wooster - Feb 06 2023
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How do I book Mark Hertling to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling, 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 Mark Hertling or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mark Hertling for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mark Hertling, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Hertling are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Hertling, 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 Mark Hertling speak about?
Mark Hertling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Veterans, Security & Defense, Geopolitics, World Affairs, TED, Non-Fiction Authors, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Crisis Management, Ethics & Integrity, Author and Political. -
Where does Mark Hertling travel from?
Mark Hertling generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mark Hertling?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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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