James Murphy
James D. Murphy, the founder and CEO of Afterburner, Inc.,
has a unique, powerful mix of leadership skills in both the military
and business worlds. After graduating from the University of Kentucky,
Murphy joined the U.S. Air Force where he learned to fly the F-15. He
has logged over 1,200 hours as an instructor pilot in the F-15 and has
accumulated over 3,200 hours of flight time in other high-performance
jet aircraft. Murphy, Afterburner's leadership keynote speaker, has
helped top business leaders transform strategy into action,
demonstrating how the concepts of the Flawless Execution(SM) model
could be applied to business process improvement and engaging the proven model - "Plan. Brief. Execute. Debrief." Through his leadership, Afterburner has landed on Inc. Magazine's
"Inc. 500 List" twice. Murphy has been featured in a variety of
prestigious publications and has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and
Bloomberg News to name a few. For more information on Afterburner,
Inc., please visit www.afterburner.com.
Articles by this Author
Execution Rhythm Encourages Effective Business Communication
- By James Murphy
- Published 07/21/2009
- Business Management
- Unrated
With so many new gadgets to divert attention and
collaboration, a breakdown in effective business communication is bound to
happen. But, with the proper preparation, a team can combat these challenges
with the "Execution Rhythm" methodology, a powerful solution that
fills the gaps that often prevent the completion of tasks in a business
environment. Discover how using new tools can actually help team members close
their Execution Gaps.
The Value of Military Leadership Experience in Turbulent Business Environments
- By James Murphy
- Published 12/10/2009
- Business Management
- Unrated
Surviving and prospering in a troubled economy requires a certain kind of leadership. Since the tactics required in both business and combat are fundamentally similar, business success and military leadership experience are often linked. See what the latest research says about how military officers can improve companies operating in turbulent business environments.
Checklists - Building Teams in Complex Environments
- By James Murphy
- Published 03/25/2010
- Business Management
- Unrated
Regardless of the industry in which you work, checklists save lives, money, and time. Despite having numbers of technological tools at our disposal, humans are still prone to needless error. These situations - whether simple or complex - can be avoided with a concise, yet comprehensive operations checklist. Not only can it boost performance, but it can also be an effective team building strategy.
Recruiting America's Military Elite to Lead Your Organization
- By James Murphy
- Published 07/15/2010
- Business Management
- Unrated
The value that transitioning military leaders bring to civilian organizations is quickly becoming a highly sought after asset. Unlike their business contemporaries, America's military elite have already headed up a team comprised of their fellow soldiers, for whom they are directly responsible. Discover how recruiting former military leaders can inject your organization with incredible knowledge and skills.
