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The POW Experience Keynote

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Captain Mike Penn is a former U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot, airline pilot and Chief Pilot for Southwest Airlines and Vietnam Prisoner of War. Mike continues to be a professional  inspirational and keynote speaker.

Mike Penn has been invited to share his story all over the world of time spent as a prisoner of war in Hanoi, North Vietnam, and the life lessons Mike Penn and his fellow prisoners learned.

Mike Penn shares in his powerful keynote speech how obstacles can be overcome through vision, hope, dedication, desire and the never give up attitude of a winner. Mike Penn’s keynote speech illustrates how the right attitude is crucial to making successful choices.


Captain Mike Penn refers to his over 42 years, including 20 years  Chief Pilot experience, at Southwest Airlines as using the right attitude as the primary trait in hiring employees and maintaining great leadership and teamwork with over 59,000 employees.

Mike Penn illustrates how the fears, depression, and loss of hope are the enemies to one’s life in a bad environment, and how they can be replaced in our daily lives with inspiration, enthusiasm, belief, and success in our purpose and mission, so we never give up, and are driven with a burning desire!

Mike Penn’s keynote speech: THE POW STORY, with the “Never Give Up” message, demonstrates the importance of how worthwhile communication, intense focus, and maintaining a good attitude, can be applied for a more successful experience in the business world, and your personal life. Click the video link to see and read more about Captain Mike Penn’s POW presentation.

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TESTIMONIAL

"Mike, it was such a pleasure meeting you at The Message to the Field the other night. I was delighted to receive the link to your website and truly enjoyed exploring it. The news story you shared was especially powerful—particularly your reflection on the four things you learned:

 

One, I’m not nearly as tough as I thought I was. Two, I’m much more resilient than I thought I was. Three, you never have a bad day if you've a doorknob on your side of the door. And four, you never, ever give up.

 

Thank you for your service, and for sharing your story. When people hear stories like yours, it gives us a deeper understanding of the true meaning of sacrifice and perseverance. It was an honor to meet you, and I hope we can stay in touch!"  

— Rachel Blacketer Hedstrom, Crowned Mrs. 
Texas International 

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