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Lieutenant General William G. Boykin, a native of North Carolina, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1971. His early assignments in conventional units included the 2nd Armored Division, the 101st Airborne Division, and as a company commander in the 24h Infantry Division (Mechanized).

Special Operations assignments included positions as: A Platoon Leader and then the Company Executive Officer in 1st Battalion (Ranger) 75th Infantry, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Branch Chief at the Florida Ranger School, Eglin, Florida; and Director for Operations at the Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Additionally, LTG Boykin has served a total of thirteen years in the Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta, as a Detachment Commander, Staff Officer, Squadron Commander (twice), the Deputy Commander, and finally, as the Commander.

In 1994, LTG Boykin was assigned to Washington, D.C. and the Pentagon as the Chief, Special Operations Division, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff followed by a posting to the Central Intelligence Agency as the Deputy Director of Special Activities and promotion to the rank of Brigadier General. Next, he was assigned to the Army Staff as the Deputy Director for Operations, Readiness, and Mobilization. In 1998, LTG Boykin was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina as the Commanding General, United States Army Special Forces Command. In 2000, he was assigned as the Commanding General, United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

In 2003, following the creation of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, LTG Boykin was assigned as the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence in charge of Intelligence and Warfighting Support.

LTG Boykin earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Virginia Tech University in education and a Masters Degree from Shippensburg University in Public Administration. He attended the Armed Forces Staff College and the Army War College.

Some of LTG Boykin's badges include: the Master Parachutist Badge, the Ranger Tab, and the Special Forces Tab. LTG Boykin is a combat veteran who has participated in numerous operations; some of which include the Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission, Granada, Panama, and with Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Some of LTG Boykin's awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and the Purple Heart (with Oak Leaf Cluster).

Recently, LTG Boykin was the Wheat Professor of Leadership Studies at Hampden- Sydney College in Farmville, Virginia. Currently, he is the Executive Vice President of Family Research Council. He is married to the former Ashley Steele of Darien, Connecticut, and they have five children between them.

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Lieutenant General William G. Boykin, a native of North Carolina, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1971. His early assignments in conventional units included the 2nd Armored Division, the 101st Airborne Division, and as a company commander in the 24h Infantry Division (Mechanized).

Special Operations assignments included positions as: A Platoon Leader and then the Company Executive Officer in 1st Battalion (Ranger) 75th Infantry, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Branch Chief at the Florida Ranger School, Eglin, Florida; and Director for Operations at the Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Additionally, LTG Boykin has served a total of thirteen years in the Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta, as a Detachment Commander, Staff Officer, Squadron Commander (twice), the Deputy Commander, and finally, as the Commander.

In 1994, LTG Boykin was assigned to Washington, D.C. and the Pentagon as the Chief, Special Operations Division, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff followed by a posting to the Central Intelligence Agency as the Deputy Director of Special Activities and promotion to the rank of Brigadier General. Next, he was assigned to the Army Staff as the Deputy Director for Operations, Readiness, and Mobilization. In 1998, LTG Boykin was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina as the Commanding General, United States Army Special Forces Command. In 2000, he was assigned as the Commanding General, United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

In 2003, following the creation of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, LTG Boykin was assigned as the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence in charge of Intelligence and Warfighting Support.

LTG Boykin earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Virginia Tech University in education and a Masters Degree from Shippensburg University in Public Administration. He attended the Armed Forces Staff College and the Army War College.

Some of LTG Boykin's badges include: the Master Parachutist Badge, the Ranger Tab, and the Special Forces Tab. LTG Boykin is a combat veteran who has participated in numerous operations; some of which include the Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission, Granada, Panama, and with Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Some of LTG Boykin's awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and the Purple Heart (with Oak Leaf Cluster).

Recently, LTG Boykin was the Wheat Professor of Leadership Studies at Hampden- Sydney College in Farmville, Virginia. Currently, he is the Executive Vice President of Family Research Council. He is married to the former Ashley Steele of Darien, Connecticut, and they have five children between them.

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Paul Coughlin is an expert witness regarding bullying and the law, and is a FoxNews analyst and contributor. He is a popular speaker who has appeared on Good Morning America, Nightline, C-Span, The LA Times, The New York Times, Newsweek and other media outlets. Paul is a best-selling author of eight books, including the freedom-from-bullying parent and teacher resource Raising Bully-Proof Kids, as well as a former newspaper editor. He works with numerous professional organizations to diminsh bullying, including the Baltimore Ravens. His anti-bullying curriculum is used throughout North America as well as in South Africa, Uganda, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil among other countries.

Paul is a boys varsity soccer coach, where he was voted Coach of the Year twice. Paul has also previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary's School in Medford, Oregon.

Paul is a popular men's conference speaker who has inspired thousands across North America as well as in Wales and England.

In this ground-breaking book with a timeless message to men and also women, Paul Coughlin explains why being a "nice guy" is disastrous to everyone involved. Instead, Paul shows how the abundant life that God has for us is found through a more assertive orientation toward life, growing faith, saving marriage, bolstering careers, and in some cases even saving life itself.

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186. Raising Protectors of the Weak Pt. 1

188. Raising Protectors of the Weak Pt. 2

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Identify one area in your life where you are soft and Fix it. Do this so you are a good man and not a nice man.

Paul Coughlin is an expert witness regarding bullying and the law, and is a FoxNews analyst and contributor. He is a popular speaker who has appeared on Good Morning America, Nightline, C-Span, The LA Times, The New York Times, Newsweek and other media outlets. Paul is a best-selling author of eight books, including the freedom-from-bullying parent and teacher resource Raising Bully-Proof Kids, as well as a former newspaper editor. He works with numerous professional organizations to diminsh bullying, including the Baltimore Ravens. His anti-bullying curriculum is used throughout North America as well as in South Africa, Uganda, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil among other countries.

Paul is a boys varsity soccer coach, where he was voted Coach of the Year twice. Paul has also previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary’s School in Medford, Oregon.

Paul is a popular men’s conference speaker who has inspired thousands across North America as well as in Wales and England. Contact Paul to have him speak at your next event by clicking here!

In this ground-breaking book with a timeless message to men and also women, Paul Coughlin explains why being a “nice guy” is disastrous to everyone involved. Instead, Paul shows how the abundant life that God has for us is found through a more assertive orientation toward life, growing faith, saving marriage, bolstering careers, and in some cases even saving life itself.

No More Christian Nice Guy.

186. Raising Protectors of the Weak Pt. 1

188. Raising Protectors of the Weak Pt. 2

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Identify one area in your life where you are soft and Fix it. Do this so you are a good man and not a nice man.

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We believe that men battle with P.M.S. Passive Male Syndrome. Jim speaks to this epidemic in this Equipping Men in Ten.

Rick Johnson - The Power of a Man

Robert Lewis - Raising a Modern Day Night

Where are the Men? w/David Murrow

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We believe that men battle with P.M.S. Passive Male Syndrome. Jim speaks to this epidemic in this Equipping Men in Ten.

Rick Johnson - The Power of a Man 

Robert Lewis - Raising a Modern Day Night 

Where are the Men? w/David Murrow

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Jeff Kemp is a champion for families, teamwork and God's love. He graduated from Dartmouth College and entered the NFL in 1981 as a long-shot free agent. He quarterbacked for 11 seasons with the RAMS, 49ERS, SEAHAWKS and EAGLES. Kemp led the Rams to the playoffs in 1984 and helped the 49ers to the playoffs in 1986, throwing 11 touchdowns in 6 weeks replacing an injured Joe Montana.

For the next 25 years, he helped lead organizations that strengthen marriages and families. He founded and led Stronger Families in the Northwest and then served 5 years as a VP/Catalyst at FamilyLife, where he and Stacy speak for Weekend to Remember marriage events. Jeff is a Fatherhood Ambassador for the Fatherhood CoMission. His speaking & retreat mission is to build men's identity, purpose and relationships. Leaders and businesses call on Jeff as a CEO Soul Coach and team builder through JeffKempTeam.

Jeff brings humor, honesty and actionable vision to men, couples and organizations to build great teams. He uniquely combines epic leadership principles from the greatest NFL and athletic coaches with relationship principles and the loving ways of Jesus. He's the author of Facing the Blitz –Three Strategies for Turning Trials into Triumphs. His next release, Real Good Man, will help men with their identity and journey to authenticity and benevolence. Jeff has lived his life in huddles on and off the field...committed to the power of men's friendship and mentoring.

Jeff and his wife, Stacy, have four married sons, Kyle, Kory, Kolby and Keegan and four grandchildren. They love to ski, play tennis and mentor young couples.

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Throw the Hail Mary! Find that trusted friend and tell him your secret sin. Throw it out there and expose it to the light.

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Jeff Kemp is a champion for families, teamwork and God’s love. He graduated from Dartmouth College and entered the NFL in 1981 as a long-shot free agent. He quarterbacked for 11 seasons with the RAMS, 49ERS, SEAHAWKS and EAGLES. Kemp led the Rams to the playoffs in 1984 and helped the 49ers to the playoffs in 1986, throwing 11 touchdowns in 6 weeks replacing an injured Joe Montana.

For the next 25 years, he helped lead organizations that strengthen marriages and families. He founded and led Stronger Families in the Northwest and then served 5 years as a VP/Catalyst at FamilyLife, where he and Stacy speak for Weekend to Remember marriage events.  Jeff is a Fatherhood Ambassador for the Fatherhood CoMission.  His speaking & retreat mission is to build men’s identity, purpose and relationships. Leaders and businesses call on Jeff as a CEO Soul Coach and team builder through JeffKempTeam.

Jeff brings humor, honesty and actionable vision to men, couples and organizations to build great teams. He uniquely combines epic leadership principles from the greatest NFL and athletic coaches with relationship principles and the loving ways of Jesus. He’s the author of Facing the Blitz –Three Strategies for Turning Trials into Triumphs. His next release, Real Good Man, will help men with their identity and journey to authenticity and benevolence. Jeff has lived his life in huddles on and off the field...committed to the power of men’s friendship and mentoring.

Jeff and his wife, Stacy, have four married sons, Kyle, Kory, Kolby and Keegan and four grandchildren. They love to ski, play tennis and mentor young couples.

Boots on the Ground:

Throw the Hail Mary! Find that trusted friend and tell him your secret sin. Throw it out there and expose it to the light. 

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