OPENING KEYNOTE: DEBRIEF TO WIN: Building Trust, Alignment, and Results in Any Team

Many teams fail to reach their potential because they don’t understand the blocks of high-performance teaming. They fall into the traditional trap we see far too often in today’s business world: working hard on the wrong priorities, placing blame instead of taking ownership, and fearing rejection within their own team. The result? Tired, frustrated teams with little to show for their efforts. 

In this focused keynote, Shark breaks down what separates high-performing teams from the rest. He shares proven principles used by elite frontline teams to stay aligned, adapt under pressure, and deliver results. A central tool he introduces is Debriefing: a forward-focused accountability method that builds trust, drives improvement, and transforms teams from average to excellent. 

Through real stories from his military service and personal experience and personal experience, Stickit keeps audiences engaged while delivering practical, high-impact lessons that can be applied immediately in both work and personal life. 

Key Learning Takeaways: 

• Understand the importance of Team Purpose 

• Recognize that Teamwork must be learned 

• Appreciate the value of a Teamwork Operating System 

• Embrace the theory of Debriefing 

• Understand and apply these tenets in both business and life