Leadership Speaker | Author of Crossing the Divide | Founder, Blue Stallion Solutions

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10 Five-Star Reviews on Amazon

WHO ROB IS:

Rob Marcus knows what it’s like to be stuck between doing and leading because he lived it.

After 25+ years leading teams across combat, corporate, and crisis environments, Rob discovered that the skills that made him successful as an individual contributor were the same ones holding him back as a leader.

Today, Rob is the founder of Blue Stallion Solutions and author of Crossing the Divide: The Leadership Shift That Defines Your Next Chapter. He helps small and mid-sized businesses solve leadership pattern problems when best people are leaving, managers are burned out, and growth feels like survival.

WHAT AUDIENCES SAY

“Incredible leadership services for businesses. They tailor their class to fit the needs for both your staff and business.”

— Robert P., General Manager, Fredericksburg Nationals

“We learned things about each other as a team that makes us better, and the community will benefit.”

— Juanita S., CEO, FailSafe ERA

“Blue Stallion Solutions went above and beyond in hosting our team from CENTURY 21 New Millennium, and their facility was truly impressive. The entire experience was top-notch, and many of us look forward to future collaborations. Highly recommend!”

— Kyle C., Broker, Century 21 New Millennium

“We had the opportunity to verbal process and reflect in a safe and encouraging environment.”

— Brenda A., Operations Team Member

WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT CROSSING THE DIVIDE

“Transformational!”

“This book met me in places I didn’t realize needed growth. It called out my comfort zones, exposed my blind spots, and gave me language for the kind of leader I want to be.”

“A North Star for Leaders”

“Robert does an excellent job of laying out a clear path for those thrust into leadership roles without the support or structure to learn how to lead well. This book is a north star for anyone who wants to go from doer to leader.”

“Worthwhile Read”

“Solid advice without the ego. A book that sneaks its way into your foundational instincts about leadership.”

SIGNATURE TALKS

1. Crossing the Divide: From Doer to Leader

For leaders who were promoted for their technical skills but struggle to lead

Key Takeaways:

• The 5 divides that separate doing from leading

• Why delegation feels risky (and how to fix it)

• How to shift from execution to influence

Best For: Leadership teams, managers, high-potential employees

Length: 45-90 minutes (keynote or workshop)

2. Stop Carrying It All Alone: The Leadership Pattern Problem

For organizations where best people are leaving and managers are burned out

Key Takeaways:

• Why your talent problem is actually a leadership problem

• The 5 challenges that keep leaders stuck in survival mode

• How to build accountability without micromanaging

Best For: Executive teams, HR leaders, business owners

Length: 60-90 minutes (keynote or workshop)

3. The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Good Companies Get Stuck

For organizations stuck in survival mode despite having good people

Key Takeaways:

• Why best people quit for better leadership, not better pay

• How to shift from scattered effort to shared accountability

• The framework to fix leadership patterns permanently

Best For: Business conferences, industry associations, chambers of commerce

Length: 30-60 minutes (keynote)

SPEAKING FORMATS

✅ Keynote: 30-60 minutes, large audience, high energy

✅ Workshop: 90-180 minutes, interactive, hands-on tools

✅ Half-Day Training: 3-4 hours, deep dive, implementation

✅ Panel/Fireside Chat: 30-45 minutes, conversational

WHAT MAKES ROB DIFFERENT

❌ Not: Corporate buzzwords and theoretical frameworks

✅ Instead: Battle-tested strategies that work under pressure

❌ Not: Generic leadership advice that falls apart in the real world

✅ Instead: Practical tools you can use Monday morning

❌ Not: Motivational fluff that feels good but changes nothing

✅ Instead: Hard truths that create real transformation