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Award Winning CEO, Combat Veteran, and #1 Bestselling Author leading elite global enterprises to succeed on complex missions in high risk environments despite every obstacle. at The Alaka'i Leadership Group, LLC
Location: Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States, United States 48 work roles 9 schools
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Joseph Polanin is listed as Award Winning CEO, Combat Veteran, and #1 Bestselling Author leading elite global enterprises to succeed on complex missions in high risk environments despite every obstacle. at The Alaka'i Leadership Group, LLC, based in Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Joseph Polanin.

Joseph Polanin previously worked as Founder and CEO at The Alaka'I Leadership Group, Llc and CEO | Stealth Startup at The Alaka'I Leadership Group, Llc. Joseph Polanin holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, History from United States Naval Academy.

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Call me when you need a successful CEO, COO, or you have a problem with: 1) Strategic Implementation - making your vision happen2) Operational Integration - achieving unity of effort across your organization3) Change Leadership - making a transformation happen well, and making it stick within your culture. I find the right way or make one to solve the problem, eliminate challenges, champion the movement, and exceed your expectations. Contact me directly for a paid consultation: E: joe@thealakaigroup.comM: +1 757-373-6930I have advised the President of the United States, the National Security Council, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, and many senior defense officials and military officers from the U.S. and dozens of allied nations in national security matters including geo-political risk, strategic communication, public relations, intelligence oversight, current operations, logistics coordination, strategic planning, technology, training and education, audits and inspections, financial risk, legal and policy compliance. ✅ Led and managed global teams as large as 412K people with a $518B annual budget that synchronized U.S. military operations in the Pacific (70% of the Defense Department).✅ Led several successful global corporate transformations, reorganizations, and M&As, the largest was 123K people, $80B.✅ 20+ years of successful CEO/COO leadership of elite teams and global enterprises in high-risk, high-threat environments accomplishing complex missions despite every obstacle or challenge. ✅ The largest P&L for which I was personally responsible was $847M annually including personnel, intelligence, operations, logistics, planning, technology, R&D, legal, finance, compliance, facilities, and infrastructure with ultimate responsibility, accountability, authority for 3,900+ people across 19 business units operating in 72+ countries on 3 continents. ✅ I'm at ease in what some would consider uncomfortable or stressful situations. I tell senior leaders what they need to know to ensure their decision superiority with facts, analyses, and sound judgment rather than telling them what they may want to hear. ✅ Led U.S. and International teams (300+ senior government leaders from 8 countries) that implemented an unprecedented U.S. whole of government approach to enforce UN Security Council resolutions against North Korea. Having lived in 75+ countries, I demonstrate keen societal and cultural understanding.

Listed skills include Leadership, Leading Transformational Change, Team Building, Business Transformation, and 46 others.

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The Alaka'i Leadership Group, LLC
The Alaka'I Leadership Group, Llc
Award Winning CEO, Combat Veteran, and #1 Bestselling Author leading elite global enterprises to succeed on complex missions in high risk environments despite every obstacle.
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Founder And Ceo

Current

Tampa, FL, US

A unique strategic accelerator that brings best practices from the battlefield to the boardroom faster and more effectively than ever before. We are the only firm in the marketplace exclusively focused on integrating your vision, strategy, and talent to achieve your goals and we employ the peerless P3 SystemTM. Leverage our unmatched senior executive.

Apr 2020 - Present

Chief Operating Officer | Director Of Ecosystem Development

Current

Tampa, Florida, US

Phoenix Portfolio Partners is an Engagement Ecosystem & Start-up Incubator. Our cohesive portfolio consists of: HealthTech, Mobile CRM, Digital Branding, SME Media, Artistic Empowerment, Altruistic Apparel, New Venture Consulting and Career Coaching. The managing partners and national advisors consist of serial entrepreneurs, award-winning operators.

Jul 2023 - Present

President And Chief Operating Officer

Current

Alchemy Early Stage is an accelerator expressly created to support the origination, capital funding and expansion of select early stage businesses. We have a team of incredibly enlightened business professionals who serve developing entrepreneurs in the areas of strategic planning, capital acquisition, operational planning, business execution and.

Jun 2021 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Current

Global Pathway Studies Foundation proudly introduces GPS4Vets, a comprehensive program dedicated to supporting veterans in transitioning smoothly to civilian careers. We are honored to provide exclusive scholarships for veterans and their families and offer a range of resources and guidance to help them successfully navigate new career opportunities and.

Oct 2024 - Present

Advisory Board Member

Current

Equipping military veterans and spouses to strategically position/message/brand as they transition from active duty into the next chapter of their careers. Having worked with hundreds of military veterans to date, we know seasoned military personnel have so much to offer, yet haven’t had formal training nor been given a detailed playbook to effectively.

Apr 2024 - Present

Entrepreneurship, C-Suite Leadership, Strategy And Operations Consultant

Current

We provide relationship-based M&A advice, execution, & the optimal outcome for the most important transaction of your life. Recognized as one of America's Top 50 M&A Investment Bankers by Global M&A Network.

Jun 2024 - Present

President And Chief Operating Officer

Current

Philadelphia, PA, US

Advises the Founder and CEO on the best methods for implementing strategic objectives and integrating operational functions for optimal client outcomes. The Stuart Group is a consultancy that focuses on Corporate/Business Unit/Brand Strategy, Corporate Culture, Tactical Operations and Remote Workforce Performance.

Jun 2021 - Present

Partner And Chief Operating Officer

Current

At Barr Business School, our purpose is driven by a profound commitment to transforming the business landscape. We exist to overturn the disheartening statistic that 90% of businesses fail. Our mission is to create a movement that empowers leaders and entrepreneurs with practical education and essential service provider connections, fostering the growth of.

Jun 2024 - Present

Chief Operating Officer | Business Advisor

Current

Chalfont, Pennsylvania, US

Building Family “Values-Based Cultures” for an “Outcome of Abundance," noted for their “Leadership and Accountability." Our goal is to help families build their cultures based upon solid values that generate abundance for all concerned. In addition to our unprecedented range of advanced planning services, we provide you with a Virtual Family Office of.

Jun 2024 - Present

Board Advisor

Current

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, US

We are dedicated to fostering a community where visionary leaders connect and thrive. We believe in shaping futures, one connection at a time, by driving business excellence through collaboration and guiding our members on their path to success. Our mission is to empower CEOs and business leaders to innovate, inspire, and achieve sustainable growth.

Aug 2024 - Present

Executive Vice President And Chief Operating Officer

Current

Chandler, Arizona, US

We're Champions For Homeowners. Serving over 400,000 communities nationwide, we understand that your community is not just a place to live; it's where memories are made, friendships are forged, and dreams are realized. That's why we're committed to providing you with the tools and resources to foster a sense of belonging and pride in your community.

Nov 2021 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Current

Miami Beach, Florida, US

Flow State Institute offers the world's leading yoga teacher trainings online and at our life changing transformational retreats. We specialize in flow state yoga, with our fusion approach combining the best practices from multiple disciplines. The Flow State Online Yoga Teacher Training + Health Coach Business Success System is a life-changing journey.

Oct 2023 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Current

Bright Future Foundation 501c3 is dedicated to educate, uplift and inspire humanity through wellness solutions and healing to make the world a better place for all. Children are the Future is one of our initiatives dedicated to solving the children's mental health crisis and teacher burnout crisis in schools in America by 2030.

Oct 2023 - Present

Operations Executive

Current

Austin, Texas, US

An AI powered technology platform to maximize potential and transform leaders at all levels for a balanced, happier and impactful life.

Mar 2023 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Current

Advise the Founder and CEO on the best methods to implement strategic goals and integrate operations on a cross-functional team. Remarkable Reasons, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to charitable service of those with disabilities and diseases to honor the life and memory of Maria Buxton. We establish and perpetuate strategic projects.

May 2022 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Current

Pasadena, Texas, US

Fusematic Corporation is a product research and development company that manufactures and markets the most advanced, portable, latest generation friction welding systems available today. Our proprietary Fusematic Bonding™ technology uses friction rather than flame to automatically bond metals at the molecular level, literally fusing them together achieving.

Feb 2022 - Present

President And Chief Operating Officer

Current

Philadelphia, PA, US

Advises the Founder and CEO on the best methods for operational integration and implementation of strategic objectives. Hydraulic Entertainment is a creator, producer and promoter of eclectic film, video, music and entertainment properties. Accessing the finest talent in the business, we are a vertically integrated company that is comprised of.

Jun 2021 - Present

Co-Founder And Ceo

Current

Serves the Military Veteran and Law Enforcement Veteran communities with customized networking and mastermind services.

Nov 2021 - Present

Strategic Advisor

Huntsville, US

Our mission is to get our warfighters home safely and in the process make lives better for others. Empathy is integrated in all we do. Woven in the fabric of our existence are empathetic actions that sustain, deliver and acquire materials to support our mission. We are a supplier of choice to the federal government and private sector when crisis strikes.

Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

Chief Strategy Officer (Cso)

Provided strategic and operational consulting to the Founder and CEO to accelerate growth and implementation for the company focused on Web 2.5 blockchain enabled photorealistic metaverse network virtual city that enabled a limitless creative economy and simulated real world environments and experiences.

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

Fractional Chief Strategy Officer (Cso)

Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Provided strategic and operational consulting to the Founder and CEO to accelerate growth and implementation for the company focused on robust talent acquisition and HR solutions.

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

Program Manager

Mclean, VA, US

Chosen among a competitive group to lead a cross-functional team of 39 SMEs across 5 geographic locations over the National Capital Region and Tampa, FL to support the planning, analysis, and strategic documentation for the Department of Defense within the highly classified global field of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, exceeding expectations of a.

May 2020 - Aug 2022

Deputy Ceo, Global Corporate Headquarters

Tampa, Florida, US

  • Headed multiple operational units of 4K+ members collectively within the Central Command Area of Responsibility across 16 countries and 4 time zones in the Middle East to synchronize and lead all the special.
  • Facilitated innovative and robust outreach programs, strengthening family readiness between overseas deployments
  • Led, implemented, and maintained follow through for a major staff restructuring and reorganization to transform the organizational culture by advancing talent development and mobilization, personnel allocation, and.
Dec 2018 - May 2020

Evp, Global Business Operations

Washington, D.C., US

  • Prestigiously hand-selected from the top 1% of the elite Senior Military Leaders to serve as the Primary Advisor to high-end Military Officers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of Defense, and the.
  • Leveraged a holistic strategy to efficiently solve complex problems while maintaining capability, capacity, and finite resources
  • Devised and implemented U.S. government interagency solutions by directing the National Security Council and the National Security Advisor, mitigating threats to the National Security in the Pacific and South America.
  • Advised the U.S. President and the Secretary of Defense on the best military methods and options in contribution to the U.S. government interagency program, leading a team of 300+ members to enforce UN Security Council.
  • Worked closely with top leaders to execute highly critical tasks, including drafting papers for the President, attending meetings of the National Security Council to provide advice, or composing policy documentation.
Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

Ceo, Regional Corporate Headquarters / Task Force 68

Naples, Campania, IT

  • Directed a globally integrated regional task force of 3.7K U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel within 16 units across 69 countries simultaneously, including Europe, NATO, and Africa, with oversight of a $610M annual.
  • Cultivated relationships with military counterparts within small countries to build partner capacity and capability by training their militaries and governments on establishing and maintaining security, garnering.
  • Significantly strengthened the capability & readiness of the Spanish military, earning accolades from the U.S. Ambassador to Spain
  • Contributed to strategic engagements with NATO, including participating in a major annual NATO exercise in the Baltic region for the 1st time in the organization's history, commanding and controlling all NATO forces.
  • Established a task force in Africa to unify 14 of the African nations struggling with terrorist and criminal groups to dismantle the terrorist networks
  • Cultivated unparalleled synchronization with 8 top Navy CEOs from NATO nations that advanced maritime and international security in Europe and the Mediterranean
Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

Ceo / President, U.S. Department Of Defense Eod School

Washington, DC, DC, US

  • “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.”
  • Competitively selected for CEO, command, i.e. ultimate responsibility of the only EOD school in the US military.
  • Educated 6,300 US and 250 international students from 106 countries (the Navy’s largest international training program). Principles are to excel morally, mentally, and physically through academically rigorous and.
  • $365M facilities, $62M annual budget, 581 staff.
  • Improved morale significantly, spectacular catalyst who modernized curriculum dramatically & quickly from battlefield lessons learned implemented urgently, and achieved optimal performance with overwhelming financial.
  • Inspired a culture of combat readiness
May 2011 - May 2013

Deputy Ceo / Evp, Navy Center Of Excellence For Eod And Diving

Washington, DC, US

  • Improved high-risk curriculum, learning standards, and educational continuum for all US military diving & EOD students, including US Navy parachute training.
  • $480M facilities, $98M annual budget, 7,600 US and 360 international students, 806 instructors and staff at two units in FL and one in GA.
  • Delivered thousands of hours of high-risk and in some cases deadly training evolutions with a perfect safety record and zero casualties.
  • Inspired proactive public relations campaign by speaking to senior leaders, elected officials, and media outlets about the selfless heroism of our nations EOD technicians and divers in combat.
  • Redefined and instilled extraordinarily high standards expected of service members by the American people, which was lacking in previous staff.
  • Resurrected core/bedrock curriculum for all military Officers (diving medicine and supervisory skills) that saved lives and increased readiness.
Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

Deputy Ceo, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin

US

  • Competitively screened to lead 6,200 personnel at 102 locations across Afghanistan with 44 NATO and partner nations — a uniquely complex span of control — to defeat terrorist IEDs, attack their networks, and train.
  • Supervised rapid procurement and unprecedented distribution of $10.2B materiel and non-materiel solutions for urgent capabilities to counter IEDs that significantly reduced risk for 160,000 personnel in combat and.
  • Exhibited rare maturity, patience, and acumen executing $900M+ annual budget. Saved countless US, coalition, and Afghan lives by developing 88% of target packages necessary to remove 451 of the most lethal terrorists.
  • Aggressively employed high-trained, tailor-made, elite teams to train 68,000 soldiers from 43 nations increasing the safety and readiness of all combat leaders in harm’s way. First-ever counter IED training for Pakistan.
Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

Ceo, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Twelve

Washington, DC, US

  • Competitively screened and selected for ultimate responsibility of talent optimization, training, equipping, and operational deployment of 188 elite Navy EOD technicians, 2,100+ personnel serving in combat (Iraq and.
  • Mitigated risk significantly for several elite US Navy SEAL teams, ~3,200 globally deployed Special Operations Forces.
  • Established a new command, trained teams for unprecedented deployments to the most lethal areas in Iraq, and qualified all EOD platoons for deployment early — three full-time jobs simultaneously — all completed in less.
  • Peers at similar units normally take 18 months to two years to accomplish these results.
  • Significantly increased security and stability in Iraq during an especially violent and volatile period. A true warrior-diplomat; completed 67% of all military security cooperation exercises with 16 partner nations.
  • Always displays an inspirational warrior ethos: combat culture with business discipline. Unique ability to develop people beyond their perceived potential, align the right talent to the toughest projects with ease, and.
Dec 2007 - Jul 2009

Evp Intelligence, Assessment, & Plans, U.S. Naval Forces Central / Us Fifth Fleet

US

  • Hand-picked by global CEO (3-star Admiral) as Organizational Change Agent; 41,000 personnel, $26.6B budget, 12 Middle East countries, 40+ partner nation Navies
  • Conceived, led, and implemented cultural change, strategic vision, and physical restructuring that endures today while increasing morale, loyalty, and commitment across 573 deployed corporate staff.
  • Inspired and developed measures of effectiveness and measures of performance toward long-range goals for US and 21 foreign nations.
  • Imbued a “culture of change” leadership across the enterprise, increased operational effectiveness greatly by partnering with multiple military commands, academia, and Navy think tanks.
  • Proposed, developed and implemented a new major task force (business unit) responsible for aligning operations of 3,500 people in three geographically disparate locations that improved efficiency and streamlined span.
  • Fearless advocate of excellence in all endeavors.
Nov 2006 - Nov 2007

Svp Regional Corporate Headquarters / Interagency Director, U.S. Second Fleet

Norfolk, Virginia, US

  • Spearheaded 12 innovative experiments with 500 participants within 15 business units to strengthen anti-terrorism and national protection, mitigate risk to personnel, and enhance military options for crisis response.
Oct 2004 - Nov 2006

Deputy Ceo / Evp / Dean Of Students, U.S. Department Of Defense Eod School

Washington, DC, DC, US

  • Integral to the global reorganization and restructuring of the entire Revolution of the U.S. Navy education and training system, saving and recapitalizing $300M into the operational requirements of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Oct 2002 - Oct 2004

Chief Operating Officer

Washington, DC, US

Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Squadron ONEChief Operating OfficerDirector of OperationsDirector of PlansDirector of Training and CertificationsChief InspectorDeputy CEOLed and supervised U.S. Navy participation in more than 75 high-risk MCM exercises, operations, and activities with 43 partner nations across the western Pacific area of operations. Extensive.

Nov 2000 - Oct 2002

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Eod) Officer

Washington, DC, US

May 1990 - Oct 2002

Deputy Ceo / Executive Officer

Washington, DC, US

USS OSPREY (MHC 51) Second in Command responsible for organizing, training, certifying and equipping a highly-specialized team in performing mine hunting operations in support of U.S. Navy and National Security objectives. The only U.S. Navy Officer to serving in MSO, MCM and MHC ships, all mine countermeasures ship classes the U.S. Navy has built in the.

Nov 1998 - Nov 2000

Student

Washington, DC, US

Prospective Executive Officer Leadership Training ContinuumU.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI Academic, Leadership, and Tactical education in preparation for serving as Executive Officer (Deputy CEO)

Aug 1998 - Nov 1998

Platoon Commander

Washington, DC, US

EODMU THREE Coronado, CA Platoon Commander (Officer in Charge) of an eight-man EOD unit of action with full-spectrum capabilities that deployed to various undisclosed locations in the western Pacific, Middle East, and Africa in support of National Security Objectives. The first EOD Platoon to deploy with MK-16 and full-spectrum EOD capabilities The first.

Feb 1996 - Aug 1998

Student

Washington, DC, US

Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal The sole DoD organization that trains U.S. military, select U.S. government agencies, and more than 107 partner nations in the best practices to locate, identify, render safe and dispose of explosive ordnance including military munitions and improvised explosive devices. Prepares students morally, mentally and.

Apr 1995 - Feb 1996

Diver

Washington, DC, US

EODMU SIX Detachment Panama City Beach, FLConducted high-risk diving and demolition operations in support of Navy and DoD requirements in the southeast region of the USA.

Jan 1995 - Apr 1995

Student

Washington, DC, US

Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Honor Graduate: Basic Diving Officer, #1 of 10 Honor Graduate: Salvage Diving OfficerHonor Graduate: MK-16 Diver

Jun 1994 - Jan 1995

Director Of Operations

Washington, DC, US

USS CHAMPION (MCM 4) Led mine countermeasures training, certification, exercises, and employment. Led and supervised all operations for homeport shift transit from San Diego, CA to Ingleside, TX

Nov 1991 - Jun 1994

Deputy Director Of Operations

Washington, DC, US

USS ADROIT (MSO 509) Led mine countermeasures during combat operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm.

Mar 1991 - Nov 1991

Deputy Director Of Operations

Washington, DC, US

USS CONSTANT (MSO 427) Led and supervised pre-deployment training and certification for high-risk mine countermeasures during combat operations in Operation DESERT STORM.

Nov 1990 - Mar 1991

Student

Washington, DC, US

Surface Warfare Officer School

May 1990 - Nov 1990
9 education records

Joseph Polanin education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, History

United States Naval Academy

Master Of Arts - Ma, Strategic Security Studies, Combatting Terrorism Fellowship

College Of International Security Affairs

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Grand Canyon University

Joint Professional Military Education Phase Ii, Advanced, Graduate-Level Resident Military Education

National Defense University

Joint Professional Military Education Phase I

Usaf Air Command And Staff College

Basic Eod Qualification, Military

Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Basic Diving Officer And Salvage Officer Qualification, Military

Naval Diving And Salvage Training Center

High School Diploma

Carteret High School

University Scholar, American History (United States)

Rutgers University
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Joseph Polanin is listed as Award Winning CEO, Combat Veteran, and #1 Bestselling Author leading elite global enterprises to succeed on complex missions in high risk environments despite every obstacle. at The Alaka'i Leadership Group, LLC.

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Joseph Polanin is based in Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States, United States while working with The Alaka'i Leadership Group, LLC.

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Joseph Polanin has worked for The Alaka'I Leadership Group, Llc, Phoenix Portfolio Partners, Alchemy Early Stage, Global Pathway Studies, and Revealing Genius.

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Joseph Polanin holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, History from United States Naval Academy.

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