Bio Summary -

Dale Collie - US Army Ranger, professor at West Point, Fortune 500 executive, CEO and business owner named by Fast Company business magazine as one of America's Top 50 innovative leaders. His book "Winning under Fire" (McGraw- Hill) has sold more than 64,000 copies world wide - English, Chinese, Russian.  http://www.couragebuilders.com/

Biographical Insights -

The war was over for Dale when he awoke and found the Purple Heart medal pinned to the pillow of his hospital bed.  But his personal battle was just beginning with months in traction and a year-long recovery to prepare the way for an artificial leg. The Army's medical system put him back on his feet, and his courageous spirit gave him the will to fight the bureaucracy and become the first Vietnam War amputee to continue on active duty.

Dale's unique set of leadership skills evolve from perseverance learned during this recovery, along with a broadened understanding of human nature and his training as a US Army Ranger. You'll find him warm and compelling, but his business competitors were furious about his use of Ranger tactics to take market share.

One monopoly surrendered within months and was soon bought out. Off-shore competitors were out-flanked and left with full warehouses and empty bank accounts. Local competitors couldn't stand the constant ambushes and settled for the low-profit, trouble-making accounts.

Fast Company magazine recognizes Dale as one of America's Top 50 innovative leaders for starting businesses in Eastern Europe to employ the impoverished and assist orphanages in Ukraine.

Dale helped set academic standards teaching at West Point and other universities. Students and corporate leaders across the nation find Dale's blend of humor and humility both characteristic and memorable. Stories of Dale's successes and battlefield victories inspire men and women of all ages.  Cross cultural and international audiences are just as intrigued.

Dale's books are packed with stories, tips, and strategies aimed at improving productivity, developing leaders, and teaching leadership characteristics. Winning under Fire (McGraw-Hill) has sold more than 64,000 copies world wide - English, Chinese, Russian

As a professional speaker, Dale now headquarters in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain city of Boone, North Carolina and works exclusively with organizations to build courageous leaders and businesses. http://www.couragebuilders.com/

Dale's expertise is in the areas of leadership, motivation, and leadership control of workplace stress.

In real estate he helps individuals and organizations overcome the great media-generated housing slump. Mortgage rates are as good as they have been in years, and there are highly qualified applicants who would buy if the media would get the focus off of the lending institutions who took advantage of unqualified buyers. Once the media spotlight is turned away from the industry, the plight of the unfortunate few "unqualified" home buyers, the market will resume normal operations. Let's join with millions of realtors and generate the PR that will knock the media attention off of our market.

Contact Dale when you're ready for a dynamic "gonna be remembered" speaker for your next meeting.

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What others are saying about Dale Collie

Dale Collie selected as one of Fast Company's Fast 50 ...more than 1650 entries and 10,000 comments from 30 countries ... meet the Fast 50 champions of innovation ... get charged up by this remarkable collection of leaders, and change agents...

Fast Company Magazine

...gauged the experience level of our team and tailored your program to it...conversational style made everyone feel comfortable...excellent storytelling was motivating...hope we can bring you in again!

FedEx

...startling parallels to the challenges we face in an ever increasingly difficult market...low-key style moved a number of "tough cookies" to reconsider their actions and refocus on the appropriate steps...feedback from this very senior team was positive...a call to action was heard.

Relizon, Inc.

 ...heard nothing but praise for your program...one very critical person was especially positive ... captured the audience ... you motivated and encouraged all of us.

CountryMark Cooperative

...I had no idea the profound effect this talk would have on all who attended ...your use of Vietnam experiences was riveting and unforgettable ... great teaching tool and motivational message.

Stratmark Corporation

...quickly connected with audience and was anxious to hear more when you concluded...

Commercial Parts & Service

...we can draw strength from your demonstrated courage in the face of battle ... responding to ambushes in our everyday business and personal lives ... clearly inspired many ... see some changed behavior and attitudes ... thanks for helping us get on the right track.

Transcom, Inc.

...we were amazed at how you customized the material to our specific needs...

East Kentucky Power Cooperative

...sometimes we need a touchstone, a point of reference, which would allow us to put our difficulties in perspective ... returned to the office with a renewed conviction to meet my daily challenges head on and with renewed understanding that these challenges were not as great as I feared ...

Kightlinger & Gray Law Offices

...what an extreme pleasure it was to have you speak during our Memorial Service ... nice to hear of the heroic efforts of your unit and the ingenuity of the leadership ...

American Legion Headquarters