Flight or Fight from 9/11 Survivor

Today’s Guest Expert: William Toti

Captain William Toti has more than 26 years of service in the U.S. Navy and later as CEO of a defense company. Successfully transitioning from captaining a nuclear submarine to captain of industry. Today, he continues his journey as a sought-after consultant and authority on the topics of military transition into industry, the monstrous September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon, and the unforgettable story of World War II cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA-35) and her heroic crew. Bill is the author of From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership.

3 Top Takeaways: Flight or Fight from 9/11 Survivor William Toti

For 4 hours my family didn’t know if I was alive
It was a huge leadership lesson for me, where he had no technical authority but how he can lead in these kind of situations
We were outnumbered by the injured & I looked out and saw thousands of people in uniform running away
The challenges veterans face today is not being set up for success outside the services