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Order your copy now of David Nordel’s new book “When the Cows Lie Down” and embark on a transformative journey filled with powerful insights and practical strategies. Uncover the untapped potential within yourself and unlock the key to inspiring and guiding your team toward success.
At Max Fab Consulting, we understand that transitioning veterans into civilian employment is complex. Most non-veteran employers need to be adequately Vet READY, lacking the necessary tools to appreciate and harness the unique skills that veterans bring to the table.
Furthermore, we’ve recognized a concerning trend: the significant delay between when an individual takes on a leadership role, often around age 30, and when they finally receive formalized leadership training, typically by age 42. This delay is even more accentuated when discussing veterans transitioning to corporate leadership.
To address these gaps, we offer specialized Leadership Coaching and Development programs tailored for emerging leaders and companies striving to be Vet READY. These programs focus on executive growth and understanding the distinctive strengths of veterans.
As a proven subject matter expert in veteran transitions and leadership development, my team and I are committed to equipping leaders, both veterans and civilians, with the skills and insights needed to thrive. We are here to empower individuals and organizations, helping leaders transform challenges into opportunities.
At Max Fab Consulting, our primary objective is to shape prepared leaders and understand the value of inclusive leadership that appreciates the veteran community. Become the best version of yourself and ensure your organization is Vet READY. Contact us today to embark on a transformative leadership journey.
Empowering LEARNing, strategic PLANning, nurturing GROWth, and ensuring SUCCESS. Elevating your leaders and building Veteran READY organizations, transforming them into decisive, confident, and compassionate game-changers.
Our time-tested leadership content is designed to be delivered in flexible formats to help meet your learner and business needs.
Dave Nordel, the backbone of Max Fab Consulting, is not just a seasoned Executive Coach, Mentor, and Motivational Speaker but a genuine Subject Matter Expert in leader development and business readiness. His holistic approach extends to Life & Career Coaching for individuals of all age brackets. With his global reach, Dave has personally mentored countless individuals, aiding them in every facet of their journey.
Leaders must adapt and evolve in today’s dynamic landscape—marked by remote work and the evolving demands of the Gen Z and Millennial workforce. The stakes are even higher when preparing for unforeseen challenges. Drawing from his expertise as an Emergency/Disaster Planner and Readiness Expert, Dave brings a comprehensive strategy encompassing Preparing, Planning, Responding, and Recovery. His ethos is straightforward: “Let your organizational attitude shape your retention and fortify your bottom line.” Dave has applied these principles in the most testing environments—from combat to corporate settings.
The value of a situational approach in leadership cannot be overstated. Dave’s illustrious background as a retired United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant with over 30 years of service is a testament to his adaptability and situational prowess. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing, specializing in emergency medicine, and a master’s in disaster and emergency management, his academic and field expertise is unparalleled. As a Bronze Star combat-decorated medic and the recipient of the Legion of Merit—the nation’s 6th highest military decoration—his credentials speak for themselves.
Raised in the heart of Orland, California, Dave hails from a third-generation Portuguese family deeply rooted in dairy farming. His journey from the pastures of Orland to becoming the senior enlisted Leader for all nuclear missile forces in the United States is nothing short of inspiring.
Now residing in Billings, Montana, Dave has authored international best-sellers such as Giving Back – Life and Leadership from the Farm to the Combat Zone and Beyond and When the Cows Lie Down – Why People Quit You – their Leader. Through Max Fab Consulting, he offers keynote leadership, organizational growth, and strategic guidance. But his mission doesn’t stop there. Passionately utilizing his journey with PTSD and moral injury, Dave is on a quest to assist transitioning veterans and trauma victims, fostering healthier coping mechanisms. As an active mentor, he constantly nurtures young leaders, ensuring their growth and future successes, truly embodying the spirit of “giving back” every step of the way.
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mentoring Fatherless boy one-on-one in life skills through outdoor activities, and by sharing a Christian understanding of our Heavenly Father’s love and sacrifice for His children.
David Nordel is being featured on another great podcasts called The Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast where he gives his insights and the struggles he faced on his journey to become a leader.