Michael Durant: People are the Key to Success

Michael J. Durant is the best-selling author of the book, In the Company of Heroes, and the inspiration for the movie, Black Hawk Down. He was the sole survivor of the helicopter crash caused by a Somali-fired grenade and held as a prisoner of war for 11 days. Prior to his time in Somalia, Durant had participated in combat operations in the Persian Gulf, Panama, and Kuwait. A highly-decorated soldier, his awards include the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Medal. He addresses leadership, teamwork, growth, and the lessons learned from his experience as a soldier and as a hostage.