Dennis Perkins

Dennis N.T. Perkins, Ph.D., a best-selling author and Chief Executive Officer of The Syncretics Group, specializes in leadership and change in challenging environments. Notable for his books such as "Into the Storm: Lessons in Teamwork from the Treacherous Sydney to Hobart Ocean Race" and "Leading at the Edge: Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary Saga of Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition, Second Edition," his work provides critical insights into managing adversity and enhancing teamwork. With over three decades of experience advising leaders from Fortune 100 companies to nonprofit associations, Perkins integrates real-world challenges into actionable leadership strategies.

A former Marine infantry officer, Perkins is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, holds an MBA from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. His academic endeavors include serving as a faculty member at the Yale University School of Management, where he developed leadership approaches inspired by extreme human endurance challenges. Perkins not only writes about extreme adventures but also participates in them, having retraced Shackleton's Antarctic journey and competed in the Sydney to Hobart Race, where he won the Tattersall's Cup aboard the AFR Midnight Rambler.

Perkins resides in Madison, Connecticut, and continues to contribute to the field of leadership through his books and presentations such as "Timeless Leadership from Shackleton's Epic Antarctic Expedition" and "Critical Teamwork Lessons from the World's Toughest Ocean Races." His expertise in translating the lessons from these extreme adventures into principles that apply to both business and personal challenges makes him a valued leader and advisor in today's demanding business environments.