Captain Jerry Linenger is a former NASA astronaut and Navy flight surgeon who survived one of the most perilous space missions in history, spending nearly five months aboard the Russian space station Mir while facing life-threatening system failures and a severe fire.

Jerry holds doctorates in medicine and research methodology, dual masters degrees, and received NASA's Distinguished Service Medal for his courage during the Mir mission. As the first American to perform a spacewalk in a Russian spacesuit and to undock from a space station in a Soyuz capsule, he completed all 120 planned science experiments despite extreme adversity.

Organizations facing crisis management challenges benefit from Jerry's unique perspective on leadership under pressure. His experiences demonstrate how meticulous preparation, adaptability, and maintaining composure during emergencies can transform potentially catastrophic situations into successful outcomes. His insights help teams develop resilience strategies applicable to high-stakes business environments where failure is not an option.

Audiences leave Jerry's presentations with practical approaches to risk assessment and mitigation, techniques for maintaining peak performance under extreme stress, and methods for fostering international collaboration across cultural barriers. His storytelling connects theoretical concepts to real-world applications.

Book Jerry Linenger to inspire your team with authentic lessons in resilience and leadership from someone who literally survived the ultimate workplace crisis.