Lt Col (Ret) Dave "Fuji" Fujimoto spent 22+ years in Air Force Special Operations as an AC-130 gunship pilot and HQ staff officer planning and leading combat operations across the Middle East and Africa, serving on Pentagon staff, and advising the 4-star commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan. Featured on the History Channel, Dave has spoken for Fortune 500 companies, the Dallas Regional Chamber, the Bush Presidential Library, and statewide higher-education conferences. As founder of Targeted Leadership Solutions, he delivers keynotes, half- and full-day workshops, and executive coaching — in person or virtual — on leading in high-stakes environments, ethical leadership, building high-performance teams, and turning crisis into opportunity. Dave is seeking keynote and workshop opportunities with corporate teams, associations, higher education, and veteran-serving organizations. Audiences leave with practical tools, not just inspiration — leadership tested where the stakes were highest.
Presentations
This is an example talk for Dave Fujimoto
Clarify the distinction that changes everything.
Many organizations confuse management with leadership — and pay the price in disengaged teams and missed potential. This presentation draws a sharp, evidence-based line between the two: managers administer systems and processes, while leaders inspire people and drive vision. Participants explore real-world examples from military and corporate settings to understand when each approach is required.
What You Will Gain
- Understand the core distinction between management and leadership
- Identify which mode your organization defaults to — and when to shift
- Apply practical frameworks to lead people while managing processes
- Develop a personal leadership identity grounded in purpose