Keynote Speaker & Guest Lecturer
Speaking & Lectures
Mark Fallon brings more than 30 years of high-impact leadership experience to audiences, delivering dynamic keynote presentations for companies, government agencies, and organizations around the world. His programs offer valuable perspectives on leading people, strengthening performance and navigating complex decisions.
A former NCIS Deputy Assistant Director and Special Agent-in-Charge, and Homeland Security Senior Executive, Mark built a distinguished career at the forefront of national security, directing counterintelligence operations and major international terrorism investigations. He led investigations into the Italian cable car tragedy, the bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen, and suspected al-Qaida members following 9/11.
From corporate conferences and leadership forums to university lecture halls, Senate hearings, and UN assemblies, Mark is a compelling storyteller who draws on an extraordinary range of experiences. Behind the headlines are stories of people and choices — how teams respond under pressure, how strategy adapts to changing circumstances, why trust matters, and what happens when the stakes are high.
With candor and insight, Mark takes audiences behind the scenes of pivotal moments in history and shares the leadership principles that drive success. Each presentation is tailored to the goals and priorities of the organization, with practical takeaways participants can adapt to their own teams and workplace.
Below is a selection of topics. Please contact us with any special requests.
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Speaking Topics
LEADING WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH
Decision-Making, Trust, and Confidence Under Pressure
How exceptional leaders make sound decisions amid uncertainty, maintain trust under pressure, and give their teams the confidence to act when the path forward isn't clear.
THE QUESTIONS GREAT LEADERS ASK
Making Better Decisions When You Don't Have All the Answers
Drawing on decades of investigative experience, Mark explores how asking better questions, challenging assumptions, listening for what others miss, and separating fact from perception can lead to better decisions.
THE SCIENCE OF TRUST
What the Tradecraft of Effective Interviewing Can Teach Leaders About Communication
Drawing on groundbreaking research that transformed approaches to interviewing and interrogation, Mark examines how listening, rapport, curiosity, and evidence-based communication can help leaders build trust, uncover better information, and make more informed decisions.
THE SYSTEM IS BLINKING RED
Leading Through Crisis, Disruption, and Change
What decades at the forefront of national security reveal about recognizing warning signs, preparing for the unexpected, adapting quickly, and leading an organization through uncertainty.
TRUST IS A LEADERSHIP STRATEGY
Building Teams That Perform When It Matters
How leaders create the trust, accountability, and shared purpose that allow people to make good decisions, speak up when something is wrong, and perform effectively under pressure.
FROM CRISIS TO TRANSFORMATION
What the USS Cole Taught NCIS About Resilience and Change
How the attack on the USS Cole became a catalyst for organizational transformation at NCIS — and what leaders can learn about responding to crisis, adapting their mission, and building a stronger organization for what comes next.
LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF NCIS
Inside an Elite Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Agency
What the culture and leadership of NCIS can teach organizations about developing high-performing teams, empowering people to act, building accountability, and leading in complex environments.
LEADING WITH INTEGRITY
When the Right Decision Is the Hardest One
What happens when organizational pressure, competing priorities, and personal conviction collide? Mark draws on defining moments from his career to explore ethical leadership, courage, accountability, and the responsibility that comes with authority.
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