2026 VLC Pre-Game

Keynote Speaker Eric Boles Our keynote speaker, Eric Boles, brings a powerful perspective shaped by both success and sudden loss. During his time in the NFL, Eric experienced the moment every athlete fears. After a serious injury with the Green Bay Packers, he was called into the general manager’s office and told to bring his playbook. In an instant, his career was over. No goodbye to teammates. No transition. Just a walk out of Lambeau Field past fans who had cheered for him days before. In that moment, Eric was forced to confront a hard question: when the role you’ve poured everything into disappears, who are you? That experience reshaped how Eric thinks about identity, leadership, and teamwork. Today, he helps leaders and organizations align around purpose, resilience, and shared responsibility so people don’t carry the weight alone. His message resonates deeply with Lead Doctors and Practice Managers who know what it means to give everything to their work and still face uncertainty, pressure, and change. Eric’s story brings this year’s theme, The Potential of Together, to life by reminding us that when people are supported by a strong partnership and shared purpose, they don’t just perform better, they endure, grow, and thrive together.

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