I advise aerospace and defense CEOs and leadership teams on strategy, alignment, leadership, and execution. For more than 40 years, I have led and advised organizations across military command, the Pentagon, Fortune 100 companies, and corporate C-suites. I bring practical judgment, independent perspective, and operating experience to leaders facing growth, transformation, crisis, and consequential decisions. As Principal of Robert Hastings & Associates, I help leadership teams: • Clarify strategy and make hard choices • Align leaders around priorities • Strengthen trust, accountability, and decision-making • Turn strategy into disciplined execution • Navigate growth, change, and organizational complexity Strategic communications remains an important supporting capability. I help leaders ensure their strategy is understood, their organization is aligned, and their company commands confidence among employees, customers, investors, government leaders, media, and other mission-critical stakeholders. I am the author of People First: Mission Always—Lessons from 40 Years in the Leadership Laboratory of Military Service. Advisory Engagements | Speaking | Media Inquiries RTH@RobertHastings.us