Kevin D HarkinsKevin D. Harkins is the author of The Hard Part Was the Point, a memoir of leadership, legacy, and intentional living. His writing and speaking focus on leadership, performance, and purpose, delivered to audiences including veterans, executives, and usiness professionals.After graduating from the US Coast Guard Academy, Kevin served twenty years as an officer, including multiple sea tours, time at the Pentagon, and senior policy roles in Washington, DC. Following retirement, he co-founded Harkcon Inc. He also co-launched two craft breweries and continues to advise leaders across business, government, and the military. Kevin holds a PhD in applied management and decision sciences and degrees from the Coast Guard Academy, Central Michigan, and Walden Universities. He lives in Virginia with his wife. Read More Read Less