Bob Burton

About Bob Burton

I am blessed with over 25 years of U.S. Army Special Forces leadership experience and certifications from the John Maxwell Team, Howard Berg the world\'s fastest reader, and Ron White US Navy Veteran and two-time national memory champion. I empower people to become lifelong learners as the President of Speed Leaders Solutions, LLC. I founded this coaching and consulting business in 2020 to help fill the leadership gap by developing \"Speed Leaders\" who are quick thinkers, adaptive servant leaders, and results-oriented team players.My mission is to add value to others daily by teaching speed reading, memory, and leadership skills that enhance personal and professional growth, productivity, and performance. As a Christian business owner, I operate on faith, family, and freedom principles. I am an international speaker and a two-time Amazon International best-selling published author in the book series \"The Art of Connection.\" I also serve as the Director of NC DEFTECH, an official organization of the the state of NC, that enables the NC Innovation Ecosystem to address complex national security problems through technology transition.

Experience

1. Certified Leadership Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker

   John Maxwell Team

   Aug 2020 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   The John Maxwell Team, an elite group of certified coaches and communicators mentored by renowned leadership expert and New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell.

Education

• Liberty University

  Master of Arts - MA, Executive Leadership

  2017 — 2019

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  2008 — 2009