Eric Landblom's journey is one of unwavering dedication, steadfast leadership, and unparalleled commitment to making a positive impact on the world. A retired U.S. Marine Corps officer with more than two decades of experience in leading and developing leaders, Eric's story is one of courage, resilience, and transformative influence.
Throughout his illustrious military career, Eric demonstrated exceptional leadership in the face of adversity, serving in critical roles such as a helicopter pilot, flight instructor, and operations director. His selfless acts of bravery in Iraq, where he flew into battlefields to evacuate wounded personnel, directly contributed to saving over 300 lives. Additionally, his meticulous planning and execution facilitated the safe return of 2,000 troops from Afghanistan, making a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals.
Recognized for his outstanding leadership skills, Eric was entrusted with the crucial responsibility of training and mentoring the next generation of leaders, a testament to his exceptional abilities and unwavering dedication to the betterment of others.
Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, Eric pursued an Executive MBA from the University of Georgia, further expanding his knowledge in business and leadership. Armed with a deep understanding of leadership principles and a fervent desire to empower others, he founded JL Endeavors and its revolutionary division, Leadership Developed, dedicated to nurturing and empowering leaders on a global scale.
Through Leadership Developed, Eric and his team have left an indelible mark on organizations of all sizes, igniting positive transformation and fostering an environment of collaboration and growth. His expertise is highly sought after by CEOs, educators, and non-profit organizations, underscoring the depth of his impact and the widespread recognition of his unparalleled abilities.
Eric's influence extends far beyond traditional speaking engagements. He generously shares his insights and wisdom on prestigious platforms, including as a guest speaker at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business MBA classes and esteemed podcasts worldwide.
Eric Landblom's mission is clear: to cultivate a community of resilient, compassionate, and visionary leaders who can collectively drive positive change and shape a brighter future for generations to come. His remarkable journey inspires and poignantly reminds us of the profound impact that one individual can have on the world.
Kyle Jarrard is an nationally acclaimed comedy magician and variety entertainer. Aside from being a prominent and successful magician since the age of 15, he is also an accomplished and award winning banjo player and musician. His zany approach to magic is very unique and refreshing. He's performed across the United States for a huge array of varying events and functions. Kyle has been featured as a cover story for the "Linking Ring" magazine -The official magazine of the International Brotherhood of Magicians which is subscribed to by magicians and entertainers worldwide. He's also taken part in the achievement of a banjo related "Guinness World Record", and received the title of "Georgia State Banjo Champion" through a fierce musical competition. His southern charm and style of performing is all delivered in a smooth, laid back, and relate-able approach. He is a natural at what he does, and never fails to make an impressive connection with his audiences. As for his history in the business, it all started with a young, small town, mountain boy from Demorest, GA who had no major interests or hobbies. About the age of 9, Kyle received a few simple magic tricks from a teacher friend at school in order to peak his interest in something...little did either of them know, these few tricks would set off a wildfire in Kyle's desire to perform and entertain! He had been bitten by the "magic bug" and immediately began perfecting his skills by showing his tricks to anyone he could. At age 12 he began performing shows for local birthday parties and church functions. The years to follow proved to be quite an adventure as he built up his company ( Kyle Jarrard Entertainment) and his entertainment reputation from a small town performer in Georgia, to a National Act. Kyle enjoys every minute in front of an audience and always feels relaxed and comfortable when on the stage or speaking publicly.
It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's the impetus of motivation - Mr. Make It Happen Bob doing his thing. A guy who has dedicated every moment to motivate and inspire the youth to do it right the first time. Bob's knows first-hand how to captivate the minds of young people while providing opportunities that enhance their well-being. With a focus on education and youth development. Bob lives to Bring Out The Best! If you're ready to walk away empowered and willing to give it nothing less than 110% with an understanding that everyone doesn't get a trophy. Bob's message is for you!
Growing up, Bob's positive attitude didn't seem to be strong enough to remove him from his daunting environment. Mackey soon realized that the odds were stacked against him. Like many at-risk youth, Bob was in danger of becoming a dropout statistic and that he did. Despite being placed in an academic program for gifted students at an early age, Bob spent much of his school days in in-school suspension. By the age of 15, Bob was well on his way
down the road to failure, affiliating with the wrong crowd and neglecting his once-promising educational future. But failure was not an option! Bob attended Clarke Central High School and became the first and only child out of his six siblings not to graduate high school which fueled his passion to become the only sibling to graduate from college, receiving his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice.
Mackey has spoken before over 60,000 youth and adults internationally, implementing successful academic and character building programs he develops for schools and community organizations. Mackey has worked with many notable community leaders: Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), City of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed; former DeKalb District Attorney J. Tom Morgan; Alicia Phillips, President of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta; David Johns of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, Former Vice Chair of Georgia Board of Regents Felton Jenkins, Jim Clark; President of Boys & Girls Clubs of America,
Bob has also been recognized on many local and national media platforms. He has earned the endorsement of ESPN Reporter/Author Mark Schlabach, Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation, NBA Professional Basketball Player Dwight Howard, and many others.