Name: Dr. Thom Mayer Pensacola Evening lecture
Start: 2025-10-07T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-07T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 40 South Alcaniz St

Dr. Thom Mayer Pensacola Evening lecture

Leading in Times of Crisis: Leadership is Worthless…But Leading is Priceless
About this Event

THE TALK: Leading in Times of Crisis: Leadership is Worthless…But Leading is Priceless

A crisis is a bad place to try to discover your mission, vision, values, and culture. No one knows that better or in a more nuanced way than Dr. Mayer, whose leadership in times of crisis spans over 20 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. Passion, purpose, and an understanding of “your deep joy” and how it meets the world’s deep needs are hallmarks of this inspiring yet highly pragmatic message.

Dr. Thom Mayer is a prominent figure in emergency medicine, sports medicine and leadership in times of crisis. He is also a successful entrepreneur and author. His expertise has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of concussion management and emergency care in sports.

His sports medicine career focused on athlete health, safety, and emergency response, making significant contributions to both clinical practice and medical education. He has served as a medical director for various professional sports teams and events, including the National Football League, where his expertise has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of concussion management and emergency care in sports. His commitment to improving medical practices in athletics has led him to engage in training programs for emergency responders and medical personnel, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle medical emergencies in sports settings.

Throughout his career, Dr. Mayer has been recognized as a national leader in patient safety, emergency department management, and healthcare leadership. He played significant roles in organizing emergency response teams during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

He is a prolific speaker and author, having written or contributed to more than 100 publications, including textbooks on emergency medicine, leadership, and patient safety.