About Victor L Vogel

With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Victor brings leadership and consulting expertise to individuals and organizations seeking transformative growth. Retiring early in 2007 after 43 years of dedicated service across diverse domestic and international industries, Vic's journey is defined by a commitment to empowering others and fostering effective communication.

A Foundation of Leadership:

Vic's leadership trajectory began with service as an officer in the U.S. Army Special Forces, instilling a foundation of discipline, strategic thinking, and decisive action. This experience shaped a lifelong dedication to understanding and cultivating leadership potential. Complementing this practical experience, Vogel pursued a rigorous academic path, earning a Bachelor's degree in Interpersonal Communication and a Master's in Organizational Communication and over fifty hours working towards a Ph.d., providing a robust theoretical framework for his leadership philosophy.

Mentorship and Organizational Excellence:

Early career experiences working alongside visionary leaders such as Ross Perot (Electronic Data Systems) and Bill Marriott Sr. (Marriott Corporation) underscored the profound impact of mentorship and compassionate leadership. These invaluable experiences ignited a passion for developing future leaders and fostering thriving organizational cultures.

As an independent consultant, Vic delivered impactful solutions to individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 corporations, specializing in organizational effectiveness and cultural transformation. This experience solidified a deep understanding of the critical role of leadership in driving organizational success.

Addressing Contemporary Challenges:

Recognizing the escalating challenges of personal safety and declining leadership effectiveness, Victor has dedicated recent years to addressing these critical issues. Research into law enforcement models led to the development of innovative personal protection strategies, culminating in the publication of two books: "Create A Bad Guy Free Zone" and "Creating a Bad Guy Free Zone While Traveling." The "Avoiding Violence - Evading Fear" webinar also provides actionable insights for personal safety.

Current research, supported by DDI Global Leadership Forecast 2023 findings, highlights a critical decline in leadership effectiveness, primarily attributed to a deficit in trust and interpersonal communication skills. This observation has driven Vic to advocate for integrating comprehensive communication education into K -12 curricula and offer mentorship through webinars and video conferencing platforms.

A Commitment to Impact:

Victor's mission is to empower individuals and organizations to build trust, enhance communication, and cultivate effective leadership. By sharing hard-earned wisdom and practical strategies, Victor seeks to make a lasting positive impact on leaders and communities.