Donald C. Kunkel
Founder CEO Author Creator Tecca Influence Systemtm @Elite Leadership Center
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Founder CEO Author Creator Tecca Influence Systemtm @Elite Leadership Center
Wichita, KS, US
I founded the Elite Leadership Center™ to equip leaders with the frameworks, tools, and mindset needed to thrive under pressure — and lead with influence, adaptability, and resilience.Drawing from 28 years of leadership in both military and corporate environments, I help individuals and organizations strengthen culture, improve decision-making, and unlock their leadership potential.What We Do: Leadership Development — Proven frameworks to strengthen influence, trust, and performance. Resilience Coaching — Building emotional agility and psychological strength for high-stress roles. Executive Coaching — ICF-aligned, real-world coaching for clarity, growth, and results. Speaking & Workshops — Engaging sessions on elite leadership, culture, and strategic influence. Organizational Consulting — Elevating teams, pipelines, and culture with tailored solutions.Our Approach:We combine battle-tested military leadership principles, modern coaching psychology, and proprietary tools like the TECCA™ Influence System™ and TECCA Power Profile™ to equip leaders with strategies they can actually apply.As a Group Senior Enlisted Leader, former First Sergeant, and executive with 20+ years in Fortune 500 environments, I bring grounded insight to every engagement. My approach is practical, strategic, and built for high-pressure leadership.I\'m also the author of The Foundations of Influence: The Power to Lead & Inspire and creator of the Five Foundations of Influence Framework™ — built on Trust, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Credibility, and Adaptability, drawing from servant leadership, transformational leadership, EQ, and situational models.Who We Serve: Executives, mid-level leaders, emerging managers, and individuals seeking to improve their influence. Military & first responders Entrepreneurs & founders Government, nonprofit, and education professionals Teams seeking trust, alignment & high performance
EDUCATION
Southwestern College
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Community College of the Air Force
Human Resource Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor's degree
Community College of the Air Force
Intelligence Studies & Technology
ABOUT DONALD C. KUNKEL
As a seasoned leader with over 28 years of experience across Active Duty, ANG, and USAFR…
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