Tucker Smith &
Terri Southern Schmidt
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"You’ve never met anyone like us…and you will never forget us!"
-Terri Southern Schmidt & Tucker Smith
True leadership in business is ENTIRELY dependent upon an executive's ability to INSPIRE. We provide case-specific, point-by-point examples of how real leaders inspire.
"This speech blends wisdom from the battlefield and business, reminding us that effective leadership is much more than control—it's also about responsibility, trust, moral courage, and decisive action under pressure. Whether you are starting your leadership journey or you have reached the CEO suite, it is a terrific resource."
-Rear Admiral Marsha Johnson "Marty" Evans, USN (Ret); CEO of Girl Scouts of America; Interim Commissioner, LPGA.
"Command and Control captures the same discipline, focus, and execution that define championship performance on the PGA TOUR. A superb presentation that provides leaders a clear playbook for making critical decisions under pressure while keeping people, purpose, and long-term success at the center of every move. A thoughtful and practical listen for anyone striving to lead at the highest level."
-Andy Pazder, Chief Tournaments & Competition Officer, PGA (Ret)
"In aviation, you don’t wait for turbulence to decide who’s in charge. Command and Control: Lessons of the Saber is a timely reminder that INSPIRED leadership—real leadership—is the ultimate strategic advantage."
-Tim White, Vice Chairman, jetAVIVA, Former Fortune 500 Corporate Executive
"A sharp, disciplined guide to decision-making, risk, and long-term value creation. Command and Control reminds leaders that true performance balances strong results with responsibility to people and purpose. Essential reading for any executive accountable for both the numbers and the mission."
-Kelly Malson, Senior Vice President and CFO, World Acceptance Corp
"This timely presentation speaks directly to leaders responsible for building organizations that must endure pressure, disruption, and constant change. It offers wisdom on aligning people, performance, and purpose while making the tough calls that define long-term success."
-Brian Whelan, former President/CEO Sarnafil Inc, Executive Vice President Sika Corp; Owner/President Roof Resources, LLC
Tucker & TERRI'S - Biography
Terri Anne Southern Schmidt is a retired healthcare executive having served roles as Executive Vice President of Life & Specialty Ventures, LLC, a holding company of multiple Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. In addition, she previously served as President of Florida Combined Life, a subsidiary of Florida Blue. Under her leadership, she helped forge strategic alliances and partnerships that improved operational efficiencies, expanded market reach, and supported sustainable growth. Her leadership was marked by a focus on collaboration, innovation, and results.
Judge Bruce Tucker Smith is a retired United States Judge who spent over a decade in service to the United States Department of Homeland Security. He is also a retired United States Air Force Judge Advocate and Military Judge, with over 20 years of highly-decorated military service. Following his retirement from the bench and the military, he founded and served as CEO of a successful national professional services firm.
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Command and Control: Lessons of the Saber: Field Manual Lessons in Leadership from the Battlefield to the Boardroom
Command and Control: Lessons of the Saber captures the clarity, accountability, and trust required to lead when outcomes truly matter. Its lessons translate seamlessly from the battlefield to the boardroom. It drives home the essential mission of executive leadership: TO INSPIRE! This book provides leaders a clear playbook for making critical decisions under pressure while keeping people, purpose, and long-term success at the center of every move. A thoughtful and practical guide for anyone striving to lead at the highest level. Those principles—clarity of command, accountability, preparation, trust, and decisive action—translate directly to modern corporate life. .
Today’s competitive environment demands nothing less.