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Lynda Mann...

With over 30 years of hands-on experience in organizational development, diversity and leadership consulting services, it's easy to see where Lynda Mann developed her vision for her very successful consulting company, Silver Eagle Consulting, Inc. Lynda's 26 years of service in the U.S. Army laid the path for her interest in management training, organizational development activities and executive coaching. Lynda's love for working with people was the driving force that led her to start her own consulting company. "It's very exciting to see individuals and organizations seek excellence and perform optimally and know I had some small part in the process."

Lynda started out working as a temp, then hired on with Wilson Certified Foods as a secretary. A move to Las Vegas brought a new career focus in civil service, which eventually led her to serve in the U.S. Army. She started out as a Private and initially taught combat intelligence and guerilla warfare at the Intelligence Center and School. From there she went to Officer Candidate School, after which she was assigned as the Executive Officer in an all-woman company within a hospital. Lynda eventually left active duty to work on her doctorate at the University of Texas and joined the Texas National Guard. It was at this time she began a consulting practice.

Five years later the National Guard called Lynda to active duty. She spent 3 years building strategic plans at the state level and managing the Guard's leadership development program. From there she was assigned to the Pentagon as the Chief, NGB's Quality Advisor. When the Chief retired Lynda moved to a senior acquisition position and during that assignment she was promoted to Colonel and eventually retired.

Being a very successful business owner, wife and mother of two stepsons means that Lynda is constantly balancing her career and family. "To balance, I identify priorities in both domains and strive to make sure I live up to my commitments in both." She feels open communication and dedication are essential for success.

Lynda has found that overall, women in the Washington D.C. area can expect an open and accepting atmosphere in the professional world. Occasionally she encounters those who are blind to the great things women bring to the business environment. Lynda feels it is extremely important for women to address these situations when they happen. She suggests two methods of dealing with this problem; be tactful, or use the great Debra Winger line from Shadowlands, "Are you trying to offend me, or are you just stupid?"