Dr. Thom Mayer
Leading at the Speed of Trust
Leading at the Speed of Trust
Medical Director, NFLPA | Command Physician at the Pentagon and 9/11 | Author, Coach, & Keynote Speaker
Medical Director, NFLPA | Command Physician at the Pentagon and 9/11 | Author, Coach, & Keynote Speaker
Dr. Thom Mayer
Leading at the Speed of Trust
Leading at the Speed of Trust
Medical Director, NFLPA | Command Physician at the
Pentagon and 9/11 | Author , Coach, & Keynote Speaker
Latest Book
Leadership Is Worthless...
But Leading Is Priceless
Latest Book
Latest Book
Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine
Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine
Written by Thom Mayer
"...gives example after example of principles of leadership and, more importantly, how to identify and apply our opportunities to lead no matter what station of life we find ourselves."
Dinah F
Amazon Review
"Must read for anyone in leadership or considering a leadership role."
Josh M
Amazon Review
About Thom Mayer
Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, as well as a prominent figure in the fields of emergency medicine, sports medicine, and leading in times of crisis.
He has built a distinguished career focused on athlete and patient health, safety, emergency response, as well as the skills required to lead from the front lines, making significant contributions to clinical practice , medical education, and thought leadership.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mayer has been recognized as a national leader in patient safety, patient experience, emergency department management, and leadership across all businesses and industries.
Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, as well as a prominent figure in the fields of emergency medicine, sports medicine, and leading in times of crisis.
He has built a distinguished career focused on athlete and patient health, safety, emergency response, as well as the skills required to lead from the front lines, making significant contributions to clinical practice , medical education, and thought leadership.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mayer has been recognized as a national leader in patient safety, patient experience, emergency department management, and leadership across all businesses and industries.
Praise for Leadership Is Worthless...
But Leading Is Priceless
Praise for Leadership Is Worthless...
But Leading Is Priceless
Praise for Leadership Is Worthless...
But Leading Is Priceless
Marshall Goldsmith
Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author
"Dr. Thom Mayer cuts through the noise of conventional leadership theory with clarity and conviction—reminding us that leadership isn’t a title or destination, but a daily act of purpose, presence, and integrity.
It’s smart, bold, and deeply human—a must-read for anyone serious about making a real impact in their work and life."
Tom Peters
New York Times Best-Selling Author
“Dr. Thom Mayer’s new book is not an easy read. You cannot ‘flip through it.’ It challenges us to rethink the way we approach the next five minutes, the next two minutes. Please don’t ‘read’ this book. Dive in deep, reflect, and I, yes, guarantee it will change your life and the lives of those you work and play with. It is that good, that profound, that powerful.”
U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner
D-VA
“Dr. Thom Mayer’s book on leadership is enhanced by a rich series of personal examples drawn from his own life and extraordinary experiences. Perhaps the greatest lesson he has to offer is not to be discouraged by failure, but rather to use it as fuel – to take risks and get yourself back in the game. Leaders of all stripes can learn much from reading this book.”
Services
Speaking
A crisis is a bad place to try to discover your mission, vision, values, and culture-and these days we are all in a constant state of crisis, requiring innovation.
No one knows that better or in a more nuanced way than Dr. Mayer, whose leadership in times of crisis spans over 25 years, both in the NFL and in national disasters.
Others have written books on dealing with crisis, but Dr. Mayer has richly lived a life of leadership in crisis, from the Pentagon on 9/11 through the concussion and COVID crises in the NFL, to the battlefields of Ukraine.
Coaching
Dr. Mayer works with executives, teams, and organizations to build leadership capacity rooted in trust, accountability, and action—especially when conditions are uncertain or complex.
Innovation at the Speed of Trust
To lead meaningful change, leaders must master three essential skills:
Rethink leadership and change in fundamentally new ways
Act on insights within one week—or momentum is lost
Innovate yourself and your team, because the way we’re working… isn’t working
Consulting
As Duke’s Coach K said about Dr. Mayer’s work, “What is clearly ‘priceless’ is Dr. Mayer’s perspective on relationship-based leadership, his passion for doing rather than talking, and embracing the fact that we are all leaders-no matter where we are in our careers or lives.”
Key Takeaways
To lead change requires 3 essential skills:
Think about leadership, leading, and change in a radically different way
Act on those insights withing a week-otherwise you won’t act at all
Innovate yourself and your team, because the way we’re working…isn’t working
Topics
Leadership vs. Leading:
“Leadership is worthless… because it is just what you say—and anyone can say anything. But Leading is priceless.
Empowered Self-Leadership:
“The leader you are looking for is… you!”
Leadership is not reserved for a chosen few. It starts with personal accountability and the courage to act with purpose.
The Wisdom Within the Collective:
“The answers are not above us—in our teams or families—they are within and among us.”
The Boss vs. The Leader
“The Boss is someone who thinks he is the most important person in the room. The Leader is someone who's job is to make everyone else feel like they are the most important person in the room.
Services
Speaking
A crisis is a bad place to try to discover your mission, vision, values, and culture-and these days we are all in a constant state of crisis, requiring innovation.
No one knows that better or in a more nuanced way than Dr. Mayer, whose leadership in times of crisis spans over 25 years, both in the NFL and in national disasters.
Others have written books on dealing with crisis, but Dr. Mayer has richly lived a life of leadership in crisis, from the Pentagon on 9/11 through the concussion and COVID crises in the NFL, to the battlefields of Ukraine.
Coaching
Dr. Mayer works with executives, teams, and organizations to build leadership capacity rooted in trust, accountability, and action—especially when conditions are uncertain or complex.
Innovation at the Speed of Trust
To lead meaningful change, leaders must master three essential skills:
Rethink leadership and change in fundamentally new ways
Act on insights within one week—or momentum is lost
Innovate yourself and your team, because the way we’re working… isn’t working
Consulting
As Duke’s Coach K said about Dr. Mayer’s work, “What is clearly ‘priceless’ is Dr. Mayer’s perspective on relationship-based leadership, his passion for doing rather than talking, and embracing the fact that we are all leaders-no matter where we are in our careers or lives.”
Key Takeaways
To lead change requires 3 essential skills:
Think about leadership, leading, and change in a radically different way
Act on those insights withing a week-otherwise you won’t act at all
Innovate yourself and your team, because the way we’re working…isn’t working
Topics
Leadership vs. Leading:
“Leadership is worthless… because it is just what you say—and anyone can say anything. But Leading is priceless.
Empowered Self-Leadership:
“The leader you are looking for is… you!”
Leadership is not reserved for a chosen few. It starts with personal accountability and the courage to act with purpose.
The Wisdom Within the Collective:
“The answers are not above us—in our teams or families—they are within and among us.”
The Boss vs. The Leader
“The Boss is someone who thinks he is the most important person in the room. The Leader is someone who's job is to make everyone else feel like they are the most important person in the room.
Services
Speaking
A crisis is a bad place to try to discover your mission, vision, values, and culture-and these days we are all in a constant state of crisis, requiring innovation.
No one knows that better or in a more nuanced way than Dr. Mayer, whose leadership in times of crisis spans over 25 years, both in the NFL and in national disasters.
Others have written books on dealing with crisis, but Dr. Mayer has richly lived a life of leadership in crisis, from the Pentagon on 9/11 through the concussion and COVID crises in the NFL, to the battlefields of Ukraine.
Coaching
Dr. Mayer works with executives, teams, and organizations to build leadership capacity rooted in trust, accountability, and action—especially when conditions are uncertain or complex.
Innovation at the Speed of Trust
To lead meaningful change, leaders must master three essential skills:
Rethink leadership and change in fundamentally new ways
Act on insights within one week—or momentum is lost
Innovate yourself and your team, because the way we’re working… isn’t working
Consulting
As Duke’s Coach K said about Dr. Mayer’s work, “What is clearly ‘priceless’ is Dr. Mayer’s perspective on relationship-based leadership, his passion for doing rather than talking, and embracing the fact that we are all leaders-no matter where we are in our careers or lives.”
Key Takeaways
To lead change requires 3 essential skills:
Think about leadership, leading, and change in a radically different way
Act on those insights withing a week-otherwise you won’t act at all
Innovate yourself and your team, because the way we’re working…isn’t working
Topics
Leadership vs. Leading:
“Leadership is worthless… because it is just what you say—and anyone can say anything. But Leading is priceless.
Empowered Self-Leadership:
“The leader you are looking for is… you!”
Leadership is not reserved for a chosen few. It starts with personal accountability and the courage to act with purpose.
The Wisdom Within the Collective:
“The answers are not above us—in our teams or families—they are within and among us.”
The Boss vs. The Leader
“The Boss is someone who thinks he is the most important person in the room. The Leader is someone who's job is to make everyone else feel like they are the most important person in the room.
Testimonial from Coach K.
Testimonial from Coach K.
Testimonial from Coach K.
"Leadership is one of greatest gifts that the world has to offer. As he always does in his books, Dr. Mayer explores the subject in detail and with pertinent, real-world examples from his outstanding work over the years, including 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine."
"Leadership is one of greatest gifts that the world has to offer. As he always does in his books, Dr. Mayer explores the subject in detail and with pertinent, real-world examples from his outstanding work over the years, including 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine."