History
New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim, literary awards and legions of fans for his bestselling non-fiction narratives. Many of his books have a predominant theme of true survival-at-sea adventures. His stories honor real-life, everyday people who rise to face life-threatening situations, make heroic choices and survive against the odds. He co-authored the book, “The Finest Hours,” about a daring rescue of 30 stranded sailors by the U.S. Coast Guard off the coast of Cape Cod. Disney has released a major motion picture of the same name, starring Chris Pines and Casey Affleck. Tougias is also the author of “Fatal Forecast: A True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea,” “Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do,” “Rescue of the Bounty,” “A Storm Too Soon” and “Overboard!” “Ten Hours” was selected as one of the American Library Association’s “Best Books of the Year,” and the audio book won Audiofiles “Earphones Award.” “The Finest Hours” has been translated into 20 different languages and counting. He has written for the New York Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe and many others. Tougias has spoken to groups large and small in almost all 50 states.
14 Steps to Strategic Decision Making: JFK and The Cuban Missile Crisis
In this multi-media presentation, author and keynote
speaker Michael J. Tougias provides you with the
information you need to make winning decisions.
Tougias first chronicles the 13 harrowing days of the
Cuban Missile Crisis and then outlines the steps
President Kennedy took to reach a decision on a
course of action. The information is based on Tougias’
new book “Above and Beyond: Kennedy and the U-2
Pilots During the Cuban Missile Crisis.” Kennedy’s
deliberate method of decision-making is a worthy
case study for all those who face rapid change,
increased competition, career choices or a significant
personal challenge.
Tougias, best-known for his seven award-winning
books examining extraordinary survivors and
rescuers, is a sought after speaker on leadership and
crisis management topics. In his upcoming book,
“Above and Beyond,” he turns his focus to the daring
U-2 pilots who flew over Cuba during the missile
crisis of 1962 and the successful deliberations of JFK.
In this presentation, Tougias shares the techniques
President Kennedy used to achieve a difficult
objective: have the nuclear missiles removed from
Cuba without triggering nuclear Armageddon.
This presentation is useful, entertaining and enlightening!
A book-signing will follow the program.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesday, November 19 2019 |
| Time: | 9:30 - 11 AM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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