Christopher Paul McPadden
Chris is a strategic leader with a diverse portfolio of skills ranging from strategic leading and planning to translating initiatives into executable outcomes, integrating global teams, merging major headquarters, selecting, developing and grooming talent, and driving organizational change. He possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, and knows how to create and execute vision and purpose within teams and organizations. He has worked effectively with diverse multi-national workforces, understands the global security domain and maintains the highest ethical standards. Chris is experienced in public speaking, lecturing and teaching, particularly on the topics of strategic planning and leading.
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Education
Chris has completed all course work for the Doctorate at Kansas State. He is a graduate of the Airborne, Jumpmaster and Ranger schools, executive development programs and the National Association of Corporate Directors.
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United States Military Academy
Commissioned in 1985 with a BS
Brown University
Masters in History with Thesis
The Command and General Staff College
The Army War College
Masters in Strategic Studies
The School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
Masters In Military Arts and Science
Strategic Plans, Processes and Products
Chris has completed the Core, Graduate, and Business Mastery programs with Heroic Public Speaking. He is a keynote speaker with a focus on strategic planning for execution.
Consulting
Heroic Public Speaking Certified
Chris has completed the Core, Graduate, and Business Mastery programs with Heroic Public Speaking. He is a keynote speaker with a focus on strategic planning for execution.
Speaking
Bancroft Capital GEOIntelligence Group
Chris is a member of the GEOIntelligence Group's writing team at Bancroft Capital and regularly contributes to their publications, which are featured on Bloomberg.
Writing
Liberty University Faculty Member
Chris is a faculty member at Liberty University, teaching at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. His courses cover US and World History, as well as Military Studies.