Lessons from a warrior, thinker, writer, gentleman & savage. Commander Rorke Denver distills lessons learned from the SEAL training grounds and battlefields around the world. What is the top lesson he learned in Army Ranger school? Which leadership trait won the day on a high mountain mission in Afghanistan? Buckle up! This high energy presentation will teach, motivate and illuminate lessons only a rare few were in a position to learn.
This powerful keynote talks about what it takes to be ready for battle every day. What do the best leaders ask of themselves and of their teams and how do teams operate best? Rorke Denver learns about an organization’s goals and objectives and then customizes his message so that audiences can learn from the front lines of a Navy SEAL commander and put it into action right away.
Every team and individual has goals they want to achieve. Goals are important as a target, but systems, behaviors and execution are what take you there. Sometimes these goals line up with the greater mission at hand, and often they don’t. Rorke Denver takes lessons from being the top ranked Navy SEAL Commander and applies them to everyday life so that audiences can learn how to move ahead together while always honoring each person’s personal contribution. More than just inspiring, these custom messages leave audiences with actionable tips that help them perform and feel better.
What can you learn from JFK and a baroque English architect about purpose? What did ‘random acts of instructor violence’ teach aspiring Navy SEAL Candidates in basic training? Can you steal someone’s physical power with one mindset trick.....we will see.
Stories of top skills learned in Army Ranger School and SEAL sniper missions. If you are taken hostage, is there a skill you can use to escape your restraints...yes there is!
How can you get the most of your new team members/hires? Can everyone on your team be led the same way? What can you learn from choosing the right backpack about your leadership, teamwork and performance goals?
Storytelling Intimacy
This offering tends to be more informal, sometimes actually around a campfire, but often the ‘campfire’ alludes to a more intimate setting with a smaller audience. Rorke Denver offers battlefield stories and opens up to audience Q&A. Works great for high-performing groups who are looking to have a more 1:1 feel to their event. Often paired with a cigar and bourbon experience.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas - Apr 08 2025
Rorke was a wonderful speaker and have received very positive feedback from our meeting attendees.
Abbott Laboratories
- Nov 20 2024
“Rorke was FANTASTIC! Really, such a great, charismatic guy and a naturally gifted speaker. All of the feedback from the group has been extremely positive. We absolutely loved him and found his presentation to be really impactful and relevant. It was definitely a highlight of the week!”
National CineMedia
- Dec 09 2015
As a meeting planner with over 15 years in the business, I have never been more honored to have had Rorke. And I have also never had a speaker as good as him. Everyone said he was the best speaker we have ever had and that they have ever seen.
Molnlycke Health Care
- Jun 23 2015
Phenomenal! Maybe the best ever! Leadership in real live action demonstrated throughout. Some people talk about it, he brought it to life!
Land O’ Lakes
- Jun 16 2014
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