Vinny Boles

Vinny Boles

Keynote Speaker: Retired Major General; Former Director of Logistics Operations at the Pentagon; Leadership, Team Development & Supply Chain Expert; Author of "4-3-2-1 Leadership"

Vinny Boles Biography

Major General Vincent "Vinny" Boles is a retired United States Army officer with a distinguished 33-year career, including commanding roles at every level and multiple combat deployments. His final military assignment was as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G4, at the Pentagon, where he managed logistics operations and readiness for a 1.1 million Soldier force during the surges into Iraq and Afghanistan. He also served as the 33rd Chief of Ordnance and Commandant of the U.S. Army Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, focusing on embedding "lessons learned" in combat into training programs.

After retiring from the military in 2009, Boles established Vincent E. Boles, Inc., a leadership and logistics consulting practice based in Huntsville, Alabama. He has been actively engaging with corporate and association groups across the nation and internationally, offering insights into leadership, team performance, and logistics. Boles is also an adjunct professor of Leadership and Logistics at the University of Alabama Huntsville and the Defense Acquisition University – South. His clients include notable organizations such as Deloitte, Fidelity, USAA, Ernst and Young, AIG, The United States Secret Service, The Boy Scouts of America, and The American College.

Boles is the author of "4-3-2-1 Leadership: What America’s Sons and Daughters Taught Me on the Road from 2d Lieutenant to 2 Star General," which is now in its third printing. His book and speeches often focus on practical leadership tools that have been tested in high-pressure environments. In 2011, he was inducted into the US Army Ordnance Corps and Niagara University ROTC Halls of Fame, recognizing his contributions to military leadership and education. Boles continues to share his expertise in leadership, crisis management, and optimizing organizational performance through customized keynote presentations and workshops.

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Vinny Boles Speaking Topics

To Create And Maintain Momentum, You Have To Mobilize Your Team!

A career leader and supply-chain professional with thirty-three years of Army service, Major General Vinny Boles has been in your shoes. He’s learned from teams and soldiers in five continents, multiple deployments to combat and other high intensity operations. Using his hard-won experience, you and your audience will learn that mobilizing the success of your team is about the competitive advantage when you:

  • Ask (and listen) to the responses to two simple, impactful questions
  • Answer three critical questions before you task your team
  • Ensure your team knows how important they are to accomplishing the important things you need them to do.

4-3-2-1 Leadership

Major General Vincent “Vinny” Boles is a battle tested veteran of both military and corporate leadership. He is the former Director of Logistics Operations at the Pentagon and knows what it takes to lead teams to get done what needs to get done – when lives depended on it!

Powerful business and life-lessons for leadership and your team at every organizational level so you can:

  • Identify the important tasks and not simply the easy ones.
  • Help your people recognize how important THEY are and step up to meet expectations.
  • Understand what success looks like and chart a clear path to get there.

Vinny Boles Videos

Leadership Keynote Speaker Major General Vinny Boles 2024 Preview Video
Vinny Boles - Supply Chain Rocket

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How much does it cost to book Vinny Boles for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Vinny Boles, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Vinny Boles are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Vinny Boles, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Vinny Boles speak about?

Vinny Boles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Business Growth, Professors, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Consulting and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Vinny Boles travel from?

Vinny Boles generally travels from Madison, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Vinny Boles?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Vinny Boles for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Vinny Boles for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Vinny Boles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Military, Business Growth and Professors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Vinny Boles for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Vinny Boles generally travels from Madison, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Charles Denham, MD, Peter Sheahan and Tom Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Vinny Boles for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Vinny Boles Speaking Topics

  • To Create And Maintain Momentum, You Have To Mobilize Your Team!

    A career leader and supply-chain professional with thirty-three years of Army service, Major General Vinny Boles has been in your shoes. He’s learned from teams and soldiers in five continents, multiple deployments to combat and other high intensity operations. Using his hard-won experience, you and your audience will learn that mobilizing the success of your team is about the competitive advantage when you:

    • Ask (and listen) to the responses to two simple, impactful questions
    • Answer three critical questions before you task your team
    • Ensure your team knows how important they are to accomplishing the important things you need them to do.

  • 4-3-2-1 Leadership

    Major General Vincent “Vinny” Boles is a battle tested veteran of both military and corporate leadership. He is the former Director of Logistics Operations at the Pentagon and knows what it takes to lead teams to get done what needs to get done – when lives depended on it!

    Powerful business and life-lessons for leadership and your team at every organizational level so you can:

    • Identify the important tasks and not simply the easy ones.
    • Help your people recognize how important THEY are and step up to meet expectations.
    • Understand what success looks like and chart a clear path to get there.

Vinny Boles Videos

Leadership Keynote Speaker Major General Vinny Boles 2024 Preview Video
Vinny Boles - Supply Chain Rocket
  • How do I book Vinny Boles to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Vinny Boles for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Vinny Boles, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Vinny Boles or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Vinny Boles for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Vinny Boles, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Vinny Boles are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Vinny Boles, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Vinny Boles speak about?

    Vinny Boles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Business Growth, Professors, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Consulting and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Vinny Boles travel from?

    Vinny Boles generally travels from Madison, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Vinny Boles?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Vinny Boles for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Vinny Boles for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Vinny Boles or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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