Independent, certified speaker, bestselling author, L Wayne Smalls became a resident of Fayetteville, NC. after serving over 25 years of total service in the United States Army; retiring at the rank of Major. Some of Wayne’s military awards include a Bronze Star Medal for combat in Afghanistan, the Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, and many others. He also has an extensive professional educational background in business administration and leadership development, which brings a unique brand of instruction to any training event.