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Advance Your Professional Development:

Strategies to Excel,
by Graduates for Graduates

USAFA Graduate Professional Development

Air Force Academy graduates are making their marks as top leaders in the military and business domains. Using their experience to hone and refine the leadership skills they initially acquired at the Academy, these graduates share their knowledge and best practices with the graduate community.

From our Chief of Staff:
The CSAF 2010 Reading List

"I am pleased to announce my 2010 reading list, which provides valuable ways for all Airmen to further their professional education and augment their leadership skills," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said.

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"Coupled with our daily professional endeavors, academic development sharpens our edge and bolsters our ability as an Air Force and joint team," General Schwartz said. "Therefore, professional reading, in equal measure to physical training, continues to be vital to maintaining our initiative today and our preparation for the future."


Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership General (Ret) Bill Looney, 72 Read our Author's Corner Write-Up Book Available through Amazon.com	Never Fly Solo Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman, '90 Read our Author's Corner Write-Up Book Available through yourwingman.com

Book Title	Author Name	Class Year
Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership	General (Ret) Bill Looney	1972
Never Fly Solo	Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman	1990

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Same Date of Rank - Grads at the top and bottom from West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy Lt. Col. (Ret) C. J. Hoppin Read our Author's Corner Write-Up Book Available through Amazon.com	Power of Influence Fisher DeBerry Book Available through powerofinfluence.org

Book Title	Author Name	Class Year
Same Date of Rank	Lt. Col. (Ret) C. J. Hoppin	N/A
Power of Influence	Fisher DeBerry	N/A

Proclaim and Prevail: Graduates Public Speaking

Integrity, service, and excellence: are you trying to bring these core values into your workplace? USAFA graduates offer their leadership, expertise and inspiration through paid public speaking engagements at your place of business.


Mike Matte Class of 1975 Transformational Leadership Mike has conducted workshops and keynotes on topics ranging from leadership and coaching skills to 25 ways leaders effectively motivated themselves. His seminars garner rave reviews. Click Here for speaking opportunities	Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman, Class of 1990 Success Through Teamwork Waldo is a highly successful professional keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and entrepreneur. He is a former combat decorated Air Force fighter pilot, having accomplished this despite a fear of heights and a lifelong battle with claustrophobia. Click Here for speaking opportunities