Christopher Kolenda

Colonel Kolenda served as battalion commander in Kunar, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, from May 2007 to August 2008. LinkedIn Experience Strategic Leaders Academy Strategic Leaders Academy 4 years 6 months FOCUSED Business Growth: 7 Steps to create sustainable success in the next 100 days Jul 2020 - Present1 year 4 months Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States As you know, 100-days is the perfect timeframe to get the focus you need to build irreversible momentum to grow sustainably. A COVID vaccine is imminent and its effectiveness will affect your business in unpredictable ways. FOCUSED helps you get ahead of the curve so that you can adapt quickly to a new situation, make common-sense innovations ahead of the pack, and gain marketshare while others are swinging behind your pitch. FOCUSSED accelerates your momentum because it's a Results Program that uses a proven, repeatable 7-step process so that you do the right things in the right way to succeed. You get transformation, not in-consumable information. You get the right amount of guidance and support so that you gain a clear way forward, set action steps to reach your goals, make smart decisions, and implement your game plan. In this program, you gain the accountability to do the right things the right way so that you get a new operating system for your business, implement your action plan, and avoid backsliding. Show less Founder Jul 2018 - Present3 years 4 months Washington D.C. Metro Area Since 2014 our clients have grown by over $25 million and counting -- that's an over 30:1 return on investment for them. We help select businesses and nonprofits get the 3 BIG things right: Leadership, Culture, and Strategy, so that you can launch, reboot, and scale successfully. Founder May 2017 - Present4 years 6 months Washington D.C. Metro Area We help business and non-profit leaders gain unassailable competitive advantages by working with them to get the 3 BIG things right: Leadership, Culture, and Strategy. Since 2014, our clients have grown by over $25 million and counting. Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Graphic Adjunct Senior Fellow Center for a New American Security (CNAS) May 2014 - Present7 years 6 months Greater Milwaukee Area Kolenda Strategic Leadership Graphic President & CEO; Supporting NGOs that work in conflict zones Kolenda Strategic Leadership May 2014 - Jul 20184 years 3 months Washington D.C. Metro Area My primary mission is to support NGOs that want to maximize their impact in conflict zones. * NGO Business Strategy and Performance * Overseas Performance * Leader development and executive coaching I may also support domestic NGOs and certain businesses and other organizations – especially those that promote civilian protection, human rights, economic opportunity, and human security in conflict zones and dangerous areas. kolendastrategicleadership.com United States Department of Defense Graphic Senior Advisor to Under Secretary of Defense for Policy United States Department of Defense Oct 2010 - Apr 20143 years 7 months Senior Advisor to Under Secretary of Defense for Policy US Army Graphic Strategic Advisor to COMISAF US Army Jun 2009 - Sep 20101 year 4 months 1-91 CAV Graphic Commander 1-91 CAV Jun 2005 - Sep 20083 years 4 months Germany, Afghanistan Commander of 1-91 CAV (ABN), 173rd Airborne Brigade; Commander Task Force SABER -- Kunar and Nuristan, Afghanistan Education United States Military Academy at West PointUnited States Military Academy at West Point Graphic United States Military Academy at West Point Bachelor's degreeHistory 1983 - 1987 King's College LondonKing's College London Graphic King's College London Doctor of Philosophy - PhDSocial SciencesStrategic Leadership 2014 - 2017 The United States Army War CollegeThe United States Army War College Graphic The United States Army War College - 2010 - 2010 US Naval War College Graphic US Naval War College MANational Security and Strategic Studies 2001 - 2002 University of Wisconsin-MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Graphic University of Wisconsin-Madison Master of Arts - MAEuropean History 1994 - 1996 University of Wisconsin-MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Graphic University of Wisconsin-Madison Master's degree 1994 - 1996 Publications The Counterinsurgency Challenge Stackpole Books Sep 2012 This powerful new book illustrates the urgent need for military leaders to rethink how they fight contemporary conflict. In the not-too-distant future, an American military commander is preparing to take charge of counter-insurgency operations in remote Khanastan. As part of his training, he enters an advanced conflict-mapping simulation that allows him to see the long-term results of his on-the-ground decisions within hours. What he learns shocks him. His initial efforts to… Show more See publicationExternal link Leadership: The Warrior's Art U.S. Army War College Foundation Apr 2001 "The absolute best book on military leadership in peace and war I have ever read," -- Lieutenant General Hal Moore, USA, (Ret.), co-author of New York Times bestselling We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young See publicationExternal link Groups Texas Defense Innovation ForumTexas Defense Innovation Forum Graphic Texas Defense Innovation Forum - Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) & Cyber SecurityAdvanced Persistent Threats (APT) & Cyber Security Graphic Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) & Cyber Security - Military History and StrategyMilitary History and Strategy Graphic Military History and Strategy - Department of Defense JobsDepartment of Defense Jobs Graphic Department of Defense Jobs - The Intelligence CommunityThe Intelligence Community Graphic The Intelligence Community - UW-Madison CREECAUW-Madison CREECA Graphic UW-Madison CREECA - Show 8 more groups Recommendations received Click here to view Christine Smith, MBA’S profile Christine Smith, MBA “I've worked with Chris in multiple capacities and have had the opportunity to experience his excellent leadership skills as both a colleague while at OSD Policy, and now through his Re-Emergence program as a client. With his guidance and assistance, my business and action plan have literally been transformed. I'm so excited and re-energized through the 8 weeks with him, and have set myself up for success, both personally and professionally. This is one person that I can't say enough good about. He is a true leader who leads by example, matching his values with his actions. I highly recommend Chris and his program for anyone looking to transform their leadership capabilities! ” 1 person has recommended Christopher