David Hart

Biography

David Hart, a national speaker, writer, trainer and former U.S. Army Ranger, leads the Jump Institute. He brings his unique experiences gained through decades of parachuting to each client engagement. With thousands of parachute jumps completed to date and having competed at the U.S. Nationals three times, David has jumped out of cargo airplanes, hot air balloons, helicopters and even bridges and into many high-profile events, including NASCAR races, NCAA football games and symphony performances.

He has jumped from as high as 21,000 feet, as low as 800 feet and has made 100 skydives in just 13 hours. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, David combines this experience with a solid grounding in business, having accumulated more than 15 years of experience in sales, management and marketing, including over five years as founder and CEO of a national retail/amusement company. David has written (and been the subject of) articles on HR.com.

Publications

JUMP:
Leaps In Organizational Performance Teamwork A Skydivers Perspective

Look Within... Leap Beyond; Close your eyes and envision yourself standing on the threshold of an open aircraft door over two miles above the earth. The cool turbulent air thunders inside the plane as you peer over the edge down through the mixture of blue sky and clouds to the patchwork of ground below. As you prepare to take the leap you look within yourself and are confronted by the intense anxiety of the unknown. Are you fully prepared and trained? Was your parachute packed properly? Will you actually summon the courage to jump from the airplane?

Can we draw parallels from this experience to business? Is your organization facing significant challenges and obstacles? Are you and other co-workers required to step outside your comfort zone, to drive innovation and improvement? Does any of this sound familiar? What is holding you back? In this book you will examine and learn from the many unique and powerful parallels between business and skydiving. What limiting beliefs are ingrained in you and your corporate culture? What holds you back from taking the courageous jumps required to be a great company? Become a JUMPER!

Titles

Teamwork: The Team Fastrax Story

Leaps in Innovation: A Skydiver`s Perspective on Organizational Change

Pick Your Spot, Land on Target: Exploring Organizational Vision, Goals and Planning

Broken Suspension Lines Are A Malfunction: Exploring Organizational Culture

Selecting a Parachute Packer: The Value of Effective Hiring

Cut Away A Bad Canopy: Thoughts on Turnover and Retention

Train Like a Skydiver: Effective Training and Coaching Within Organizations

Fly The Parachute: The Role of Leadership in High Performance Teams

Choose Your Altitude: Effectively Confronting Obstacles and Challenges