Meet Tom Wiggins

Professional Certifications:

MSAF (ATHENA) 360 Coach
Kolbs Learning Styles
Thomas-Killman Conflict Modes
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Master Facilitator
Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior (FIRO)
Mediator (State of Kansas)
Strength Deployment Inventory (TotalSDI)
FDP1 (Instructional Philosophy)
FDP2 (Content Proficiency)
FDP3 (Curriculum Design)
FDP3A (Advanced Curriculum Design)
Training Development Capability

Dr. Tom A. Wiggins is a master facilitator of leadership development for the US Army. Dr. Wiggins holds several degrees ranging from business to political science terminating with a his doctorate in policy and strategy. He has written extensively in his field publishing dozens of articles and he currently has five books on the market. Dr. Wiggins enjoys meeting and speaking to new audiences to share his leadership philosophy.

Dr. Wiggins’ illustrious career with the Army began as an Airborne Ranger with five combat deployments to his credit. His military service was cut short by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG). Tom was forced to medically retire from the Army but quickly found his skills useful as a private military contractor (PMC). During his time as a PMC, Tom served in positions from overseas security manager, to Executive Director, and eventually President. As the Global War of Terrorism (GWOT) wound down, Dr. Wiggins once again swore an oath to the Army, this time as an Army Civilian.

Since 2009 Dr. Wiggins has written and taught direct, organizational, and strategic level leadership to senior military personnel ranging from Captains to Colonels and GS09s to GS15s. During his fifteen years of teaching Tom has found a passion in coaching and building relationships with his more than 20,000 students. Many of Tom’s teams today remain in constant contact creating an Army of powerful think tanks. Dr. Wiggins has been invited to lead courses on every major Army installation as well as Germany, South Korea, and Japan.

Dr. Wiggins’ leadership philosophy is to make every minute count. He helps leaders explore their strengths and weaknesses to better understand their strategic environment in order to leverage their competitive advantage. Dr. Wiggins is recognized as an innovative strategist himself and has led multiple Army level strategic initiatives including the Mission Command Philosophy and most recently the Army People Strategy Civilian Implementation Plan for supervisors. Dr. Wiggins prides himself on assisting leaders through a wide range of strategic issues which are constantly improving the Army.

Distinguished Awards:

The Distinguished Civilian Service Award
The Army Civilian Service Commendation
The Purple Heart

Anonymous

"Tom Wiggins has managed to write a book on leadership that is both captivating and informative. This is not a simple “do this and become a better leader” book. Tom shares multiple fears, stories, and examples from his own journey that demonstrates what is true leadership. Tom identifies that all of us have some sort of disability, those who learn to leverage the strengths, and overcome the disability, become the leaders to be emulated."

Joe Beardslee

"Author Tommy Wiggins was blasted by a Rocket Propelled Grenade in Afghanistan, killing him three times. An Army Ranger, he still managed to resurrect himself and survive although with what most might deem crippling injuries. For one, Tom was rendered deaf. Tom had lost a critical communication ability. In the years of recovery that followed his devastating injuries he was able to leverage his communication disability into a positive strength by tenaciously willing his way through the obstacles set before him. Tom developed a Leadership theory from his experience."

Mike George

"Dr Tom Wiggins brings a practical dialogue to leadership training, beyond institutional textbook definitions, through an experiential and story telling frame."

Edward D.

"His unique journey as an Army Ranger has instilled strong discipline to conquer everyday challenges, resulting in passion for leadership and a level of humility that is both infectious and inspiring. You're guaranteed to take away useful concepts and perspective!"

Ryan Rowley

"Dr Tom Wiggins is a prolific leader who doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk. In every aspect, he finds a way to approach life with enthusiasm, courage, and an overwhelming zeal which he outlines in his book Disabled Leadership. If you are struggling to find your purpose or if you are looking for a fail proof path to success, Dr Wiggins delivers the tools you will need."