On Service and the 34th Annual Dr. MLK Jr Breakfast

In this post, LTG Ferriter reflects on the tremendous and inspirational gathering at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday Breakfast at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on 21 January 2019. I had the privilege of attending the 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast in Columbus, Ohio yesterday. […]

Defense Community Leadership Academy inaugural event

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Today, LTG (Ret) Ferriter discussed leadership as a core skill for military families and communities as an instructor at the Defense Community Leadership Academy (DCLA). The inaugural program is designed to support emerging leaders who are seeking to be more involved in efforts to support service members and their families […]

Defensive Street Tactics Seminar

On 24 February, LTG Ferriter co-hosted a Defensive Street Tactics Seminar at Champions Martial Arts. The afternoon event brought together four coaches, 26 students sheriffs, police, and corrections officers; as well as, 15-20 Champions Martial Arts teammates, and 10-15 spouses of sheriffs and police from towns of Puyallup, Seattle, Steilacoom and […]

Links to Freedom Expanding in Support of Wounded Warriors

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Links to Freedom success!!! The Ferriter Group is delighted to share that Links to Freedom Golf program will open at 3 new locations in 2018. Mike Ferriter received a call from friend and PGA professional Steve Greiner as 2017 came to a close to inform him that the Army approved […]

Developing Leaders at Champions through Jiu Jitsu

As head Jiu Jitsu professor at Champions Martial Arts Center in Puyallup, LTG Mike Ferriter has hands-on experience with leadership development. On 13 December, the Champions team conducted its 7th semi-annual Jiu Jitsu promotion ceremony. Each of the men and women awarded during the ceremony have dedicated six months to practice since […]

Hands-On Inspired Leadership at the Citadel: 13-15 October

The Ferriter Group brings Hands-On Inspired Leadership to the Citadel and its cadets this weekend: character, confidence, and courage to face daily challenges. Over three days, the HOIL team will work with cadets to identify obstacles and strategies to manage whatever comes their way.

Addressing Leadership with Huntsville Young Business Leaders

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On 20 September, LTG (Ret) Ferriter spoke with an audience of over 120 Young Business Leaders Huntsville to address leadership. During the Young Business Leaders Huntsville breakfast, he connected examples of character to setting standards in a workplace amid contemporary challenges. YBL participants asked questions about managing risks and creating […]

Answering Compelling Questions with RallyPoint

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On Tuesday, 12 September, RallyPoint hosted a Q&A featuring LTG Mike Ferriter. He took to RallyPoint to answer questions about service, management, installations, and supporting veterans. Questions from military and veterans–including this one from RallyPoint co-founder CPT Aaron Kletzing–brought attention to the complexity of managing organizations. In his responses, LTG […]

RallyPoint Live Q&A: 12 September at 3:00 pm

Join us at RallyPoint as they host Lieutenant General Michael Ferriter, former Commanding General of the US Army Installation Management Command, for a live Q&A on September 12, 2017 from 3:00-4:00 pm ET. Expect questions and answers relating to his 35-year military career, building teams and services, and establishing a […]