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Leadership can often feel like navigating a storm without a compass. How do you steer your team through adversity and inspire resilience in the face of challenges? In this week's episode of Fordify LIVE! The Business Growth Show, we delve into this crucial topic with Chad Hymas, a world-renowned motivational speaker known for his remarkable story of turning a life-altering accident into a source of inspiration and leadership. Chad shares with Ford, his journey from a devastating accident that left him a quadriplegic to becoming one of the busiest motivational speakers, traveling up to 200 times a year. Chad's story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's resilience and the profound impact of leadership. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, viewing obstacles not as barriers but as opportunities for growth and innovation. Chad and Ford discuss the essential qualities of effective leadership, highlighting how true leaders inspire their teams by example. Chad's approach to leadership goes beyond traditional methods, focusing on authenticity, empathy, and the willingness to understand and support team members' unique challenges. Their discussion reveals how leaders can build trust and loyalty by being present and genuinely caring about their team's well-being. Chad views adversity as a powerful teacher. He talks about the physical and emotional challenges he faces daily and how these experiences have shaped his perspective on leadership. By embracing his circumstances and finding strength in vulnerability, he has become a beacon of hope and resilience. This approach encourages leaders to harness their own challenges to inspire and motivate their teams. Ford and Chad explore the concept of accountability in leadership, sharing strategies for fostering a culture where team members take personal responsibility for their actions and contributions. They provide insights on creating an environment that encourages open communication and mutual support, which are critical for building a cohesive and high-performing team. Chad stresses the need for leaders to have clear intentions and to act with purpose. This means setting specific goals, being deliberate in interactions with team members, and consistently aligning actions with the organization's values and mission. Intentional leadership helps create a focused and motivated team that is better equipped to achieve long-term success. Ford and Chad provide actionable takeaways for improving leadership skills, emphasizing the value of continuous learning and adapting to change. Leaders must be open to new ideas and willing to evolve with their teams. This flexibility and commitment to growth are essential for navigating the ever-changing landscape of modern business. Chad's experiences also highlight the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership. Understanding and managing one's emotions, as well as being attuned to the emotions of others, is crucial for effective leadership. Emotional intelligence helps leaders connect with their teams on a deeper level, fostering a sense of trust and collaboration. Ford and Chad also touch on the role of mentorship in leadership development. Having mentors and being a mentor to others can provide invaluable guidance and support. Mentorship helps leaders gain new perspectives, refine their skills, and develop the next generation of leaders within their organizations. Fordify LIVE! with Chad Hymas offers a wealth of knowledge on leadership, resilience, and the power of a positive mindset. The insights shared provide a roadmap for leaders looking to make a lasting impact on their teams and organizations. By focusing on authenticity, accountability, intentionality, and emotional intelligence, leaders can create environments where their teams thrive and succeed. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Don't miss out on future episodes of Fordify LIVE! Join us every Wednesday at 11AM Central on your favorite social platforms for live discussions on leadership, business growth, and more. Also, catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for your weekly dose of business growth wisdom. Stay connected and continue your journey towards excellence with insights from top experts and industry leaders. About Chad Hymas Chad Hymas is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and advocate for safety awareness and personal empowerment. Despite a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Chad inspires audiences worldwide with his message of resilience, leadership, and purposeful living. He holds the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and is a member of the National Speaker Hall of Fame. Chad's engaging storytelling and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles make him a sought-after keynote speaker. His bestselling book, "Doing What Must Be Done," shares his journey of resilience and offers lessons on embracing life's challenges with courage. Chad's dedication to safety awareness has earned him recognition as a leading advocate for injury prevention. Learn more about Chad at ChadHymas.com. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks, a Business Growth Accelerator with over 20 years of experience, has redefined the formula for success, generating over a billion dollars in sales for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s. As the President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford specializes in helping businesses attract loyal customers, expand brand awareness, and ignite innovation. A tenacious and innovative powerhouse, he has founded over ten companies, authored five books, been awarded three U.S. patents, and received numerous industry awards. Ford's expertise extends to AI prompt engineering, where he is renowned for training AI to craft compelling content that drives engagement and results. He recently showcased this expertise at the prestigious “Unleash AI for Business Summit,” discussing how ChatGPT is revolutionizing operations, marketing, sales, and the customer experience. Learn more about Ford Saeks at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV show at Fordify.tv.

Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad's life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad's dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible. Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). Chad's speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change has brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (one of twenty of the world's top speakers). As a member of the National Speakers Association, Chad travels as many as 300,000 miles a year, captivating and entertaining audiences around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, and Merrill Lynch.https://www.Chadhymas.comhttps://www.royalcreekranches.com/https://www.instagram.com/chadlhymashttps://www.LinkedIn.com/in/chadhymas Get Free GiftThe limitless organization short video coursemike-goldman.com/limitlessThanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad's life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad's dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible.Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, he set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles).Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. https://www.instagram.com/chadlhymashttps://www.facebook.com/chadlhymashttps://twitter.com/chadlhymashttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhyma

As one of the world's most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients.As a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on achievement for audiences as large as 80,000—Les Brown energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skillfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. The thread is forever strengthened, touting why you can't afford to be complacent and to aim high, achieve and actively make an impact on the world.Les Brown never tires of using his energies to transform the world, well-beyond the podium and public appearances, meshing traditional and social media to empower his audiences. Hundreds of thousands are watching him on YouTube and tens of thousands interact with him regularly on Facebook. He has a keen way of turning what he touches into gold. Over 20 years ago, he won a Chicago-area Emmy® for his unsurpassed fundraising pledge drive for the Public Broadcasting System. Followed by several bestselling books and hosting popular national talk shows on television and radio.Addressing audiences from Denmark to Dubai, Canada to the Caribbean, Les Brown is invited back again and again for his powerful message and the ability to connect deeply with people from all walks of life. It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.Les Brown's straight-from-the-heart, passion and high-energy, motivates audiences to step beyond their limitations and into their greatness in many ways. Over the past decade, Les has expanded his role from keynote speaker to Master Trainer, creating the kind of workshop learning experience that got him committed to personal-and-professional development many years earlier. His charisma, warmth and humor have transformed ordinary people into extraordinary achievers by using his own life, and his in-depth study of others' challenges, to build an understanding of what works, what doesn't work, and why.Revered as an icon by his colleagues, Brown received the National Speakers Association coveted Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE), and ultimately, its most prestigious Golden Gavel Award for achievement and leadership in communication. Toastmasters International also voted him one of the Top Five Outstanding Speakers. Worldwide. Legions of followers flock to stadiums and arenas to hear a man who never stops believing that with proper guidance and training you can achieve anything you desire in life.A stumbling block in elementary school was when he was mistakenly declared, “Educable mentally retarded,” teachers did not recognize the true potential of little Les Brown. However, he used determination, persistence and belief in his ability to go beyond being a sanitation worker to unleash a course of amazing achievements including broadcast station manager, political commentator and multi-term state representative in Ohio.Les Brown is committed to motivating and training today's generation to be achievers and leaders as he introduces new audiences every day to It's Not Over Until You Win, Up Thoughts for Down Times and Fight For Your Dream. Les Brown's audio series,“Choosing Your Future,” remains his all-time bestseller for its acclaimed impact worldwide.In...

In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad's life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad's dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles).Chad's speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change has brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (one of twenty of the world's top speakers).Chad Hymas inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame.As a member of the National Speakers Association, Chad travels as many as 300,000 miles a year, captivating and entertaining audiences around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, and Merrill Lynch.Find more about Chad at https://www.chadhymas.com/Find more about Laban at www.LabanDitchburn.comSupport the showYour host is Laban Ditchburn aka "World's Best Courage Coach". Have you read Laban's book? Bet on You - (it's awesome!). Bet on You - Paperback, Kindle and Audiobook (in my voice!). I love to connect in person, but until then you'll find your favourite social media via the link below! https://linktr.ee/LabanDitchburn

Elle Russ chats with Les Brown - one of the world's most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement, but he's also mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients. As a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on achievement for audiences as large as 80,000—Les Brown energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skillfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. The thread is forever strengthened, touting why you can't afford to be complacent and to aim high, achieve and actively make an impact on the world. Les Brown never tires of using his energies to transform the world, well beyond the podium and public appearances, meshing traditional and social media to empower his audiences. Hundreds of thousands are watching him on YouTube and tens of thousands interact with him regularly on Facebook. He has a keen way of turning what he touches into gold. Over 20 years ago, he won a Chicago-area Emmy® for his unsurpassed fundraising pledge drive for the Public Broadcasting System. Followed by several bestselling books and hosting popular national talk shows on television and radio. Addressing audiences from Denmark to Dubai, Canada to the Caribbean, Les Brown is invited back again and again for his powerful message and the ability to connect deeply with people from all walks of life. It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge of achievement that creates lasting results. Les Brown's straight-from-the-heart, passion, and high-energy, motivate audiences to step beyond their limitations and into their greatness in many ways. Over the past decade, Les has expanded his role from keynote speaker to Master Trainer, creating the kind of workshop learning experience that got him committed to personal-and-professional development many years earlier. His charisma, warmth, and humor have transformed ordinary people into extraordinary achievers by using his own life, and his in-depth study of others' challenges, to build an understanding of what works, what doesn't work, and why. Revered as an icon by his colleagues, Brown received the National Speakers Association coveted Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE), and ultimately, its most prestigious Golden Gavel Award for achievement and leadership in communication. Toastmasters International also voted him one of the Top Five Outstanding Speakers. Worldwide. Legions of followers flock to stadiums and arenas to hear a man who never stops believing that with proper guidance and training you can achieve anything you desire in life. A stumbling block in elementary school was when he was mistakenly declared, “Educable mentally retarded,” teachers did not recognize the true potential of little Les Brown. However, he used determination, persistence, and belief in his ability to go beyond being a sanitation worker to unleash a course of amazing achievements including broadcast station manager, political commentator, and multi-term state representative in Ohio. Les Brown is committed to motivating and training today's generation to be achievers and leaders as he introduces new audiences every day to It's Not Over Until You Win, Up Thoughts for Down Times, and Fight For Your Dream. Les Brown's audio series,“Choosing Your Future,” remains his all-time bestseller for its acclaimed impact worldwide. In business as in real life, there are always going to be ups and downs. However, where there is a will, there is always a way to achieve amazing results for your organization when Les Brown fills the room with his high-impact, customized message and standing ovation performance! Learn more at LesBrown.com   SELECTED LINKS: ElleRuss.com LesBrown.com

Dr. Finance Live Podcast Episode 75 - Jeffrey Gitomer Interview - King of Sales - Writer – SpeakerThis is Episode 75 of the Dr. Finance® Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed Jeffrey Gitomer, the King of Sales, an entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, a writer, and a Hall of Fame speaker.Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Sales Bible, The Little Red Book of Selling, The Little Black Book of Connections, and The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. Most of his books have been number one bestsellers on Amazon.com, including Customer Satisfaction Is Worthless, Customer Loyalty Is Priceless, The Patterson Principles of Selling, The Little Red Book of Sales Answers, The Little Green Book of Getting Your Way, The Little Platinum Book of Cha-Ching!, The Little Teal Book of Trust, Social BOOM!, The Little Book of Leadership, 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling, The Sales Manifesto and Go LIVE! Jeffrey's books have appeared on major bestseller lists more than 500 times and have sold millions of copies Worldwide. AWARD FOR PRESENTATION EXCELLENCE. In July of 1997, Jeffrey was awarded the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association. The CSP award has been given fewer than 500 times in the past 25 years and is the association's highest earned designation. SPEAKER HALL OF FAME. In August 2008, Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speakers Association's Speaker Hall of Fame. The designation CPAE (Counsel of Peers Award for Excellence) honors professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of performance excellence. Each candidate most demonstrate mastery in seven categories: originality of material, uniqueness of style, experience, delivery, image, professionalism, and communication. To date, 191 of the world's greatest speakers have been inducted including Ronald Reagan, Art Linkletter, Colin Powell, Norman Vincent Peale, Harvey Mackay, Jim Rohn, Earl Nightingale, and Zig Ziglar.Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. Dr. Criniti has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance. For more information about Doctor Finance, please visit https://DrFinance.Info. Disclaimer: This Podcast is for informational purposes only. It is presented with the understanding that the author(s) and the publisher(s) are not engaged in providing financial, legal, or other professional services. If financial, legal, or any other form of advice is needed, please consult a financial advisor, an attorney, or another professional advice-giving entity. Also, the opinions and views expressed by any guests on this Podcast do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of Dr. Finance® or its affiliates. Copyright © 2021 to Present by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV - All Rights Reserved.

Prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research on leadership. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. Ken has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the "Council of Peers Award of Excellence." He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA--The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Have you ever taken a leap and said yes to an opportunity, even if you did not feel fully prepared for it? If so, did you find that it unlocked new opportunities that you otherwise may not have foreseen? Early in her career, Naomi Rhode – our guest in Episode 96 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – accepted an opportunity to speak in front of several hundred professionals, despite her lack of public speaking experience at the time. While she easily could have declined, she was driven to share her passion about the topic at hand. Naomi's willingness to say yes to the opportunity sparked an incredible career that has enabled her to inspire countless people as a renowned professional speaker. In this episode, Naomi discusses the following: The “Four S's” that we traverse on the path to a fulfilling life – student, success, significance, and servant leader – and steps to take at each phase in order to ensure that you move on to the next How to make the most of the “halftime” along your journey – the point at which you can examine your life and determine what you need to say yes or no to Why you should consider establishing a mission statement for your life, just as organizations create mission statements to help guide their actions Today, Naomi is a highly sought-after speaker who has appeared before audiences in every state and 15 countries. She's also the President of the International Federation of Speakers, author of three inspirational books, Past President of the National Speakers Association, and one of the first women to receive the coveted Council of Peers Award of Excellence from the National Speakers Association for her outstanding speaking skills and professionalism.  To hear more, subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast by visiting www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

Human resource professionals play an important role in attracting, developing and retaining talent, which is directly tied to an organization's ability to operate with purpose and achieve results. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by Walter Bond. Following his success as a shooting guard in the NBA, Bond is now a motivational speaker recognized for his impactful message, having been recognized by the National Speakers Association and inducted to the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) Speaker Hall of Fame in 2015. Additionally, Bond will be appearing at SHRM22 as the conference's keynote presenter for students. In this conversation, Bond discusses the traits of highly successful HR professionals and highlights the parallels between winning teams and career success. Follow/subscribe to Career Compass on your favorite listening platform; rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Hear more podcasts from SHRM.shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

How do you Rise above your Circumstances and Maximize your God-given potential? Dr. Willie Jolley is a Global Thought Leader and an award-winning singer and a popular national radio and television personality. He has been named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” and “Motivational & Inspirational Speaker of The Year” by Toastmasters International. He was inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and received the CPAE Award (Council of Peers Award of Excellence). He is also the author of several international best-selling books. Yet he, like each of us, has faced challenges. When he was 13, his dad passed away. Later, at the height of his singing career, as a night club singer, he was fired—replaced by a karaoke machine! He went from a drug addiction counselor in Washington DC public schools to speak to millions of young people around the world. He produced and starred in the first PBS Special for teens, Dare To Dream, Dare To Win, which has become the #1 selling youth video in America. He was named “One of America's Top Youth Speakers” by Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). In this session we will discuss:  Why is it important to look at setbacks as opportunities for a comeback?  How can people shift their attitude into looking for opportunities instead of what was lost?  What is the most important mistake that most people make in their thinking?  How does a person adopt a positive outlook? You can reach Dr. Willie Jolley at: www.winwithwillie.com Email: info@williejolley.com and put in subject line: Friend of Dr. Wayne's for the gift of a free digital copy of the book: Only the Best on Success

Having delivered thousands of presentations over 2 decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership in a performance of uncanny musical and comedy impressions, utilizing the legends of stage. “The Promise” is a keynote speech that feels like a show, with proven processes and immediately implementable takeaways to transform your business and leadership skills. Jason is the author of the Facebook post entitled, “I Saw My Wife at Target Today”, which has been seen by more than 100 million people. A recent, and one of the youngest inductees in the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, his talks inspire leadership from the perspective of a Promise, while giving attendees an engaging, entertaining, and educational experience all in one. With over 2,000 presentations for Fortune 500 companies and clients such as American Express, Delta Airlines, the Salt Lake Olympics, Experian, NuSkin, Younique, Coca~Cola and Wells Fargo, Jason Hewlett is your go-to solution for a keynote, entertainment and emcee. Credentials •Inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, one of the youngest ever inducted with the CPAE Council of Peers Award for Excellence •Invited to be part of a Middle East Tour in support of the US Military in Kuwait, Afghanistan & Africa •Author of “The Promise To The One” •Recipient of the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, awarded to only 800 men in the history of scouting (Jason has also earned the Eagle Award) •Recipient of the prestigious Star Award from the SCERA Center for the Arts Jason's hobbies include hiking in the mountains, writing music, playing with his kids, and staring at his wife. His greatest accomplishments all live within the walls of his home. He is a husband to the most beautiful woman in the world, Tami, and Dad to four incredible young children who serve as his inspiration and help deliver material for his presentations. As a family, the Hewlett's donate over 20 hours per month in community service, volunteering, mentoring, outreach, and philanthropy to worthy causes in their home state of Utah.

This is Episode 37 of the Dr. Finance® Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed Les Brown, the world's leading motivational speaker, author of the book Ignite the Hunger in You (with J. B. Owen), leader, and educator. As one of the world's most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. As a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on achievement for audiences as large as 80,000—Les Brown energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them. Revered as an icon by his colleagues, Brown received the National Speakers Association coveted Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE), and ultimately, its most prestigious Golden Gavel Award for achievement and leadership in communication. Toastmasters International also voted him one of the Top Five Outstanding Speakers worldwide. Les Brown is committed to motivating and training today's generation to be achievers and leaders as he introduces new audiences every day to It's Not Over Until You Win, Up Thoughts for Down Times and Fight For Your Dream. Les Brown's audio series, “Choosing Your Future,” remains his all-time bestseller for its acclaimed impact worldwide. Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. Dr. Criniti's work has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance. For more information about Dr. Criniti, please visit https://DrFinance.Info​​​​​ Disclaimer: This Podcast is for informational purposes only. It is presented with the understanding that the author(s) and the publisher(s) are not engaged in providing financial, legal, or other professional services. If financial, legal, or any other form of advice is needed, please consult a financial advisor, an attorney, or another professional advice-giving entity. Also, the opinions and views expressed by any guests on this Podcast do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of Dr. Finance® or its affiliates. Copyright © 2021 to Present by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV - All Rights Reserved.

David Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today's episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us how his journey of writing started as his grandma's ghostwriter. Grandma Rose had picked up on special creativity David had early on and pushed him to customize poems and rhymes on special occasions. This experience not only helped David learn the art of writing but has helped him extremely in his professional speaking career. In the late 1990s, David moved full-time into professional speaking. He specializes in customized workplace humor and is able to “find what's funny” in the many healthcare organizations to whom he has spoken. In 2011, David received the Certified Speaking Professional designation. This is the highest earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association, achieved by less than 10% of professional speakers. David was also awarded the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. This is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. To learn more about David visit www.davidglickman.com or email him at David@DavidGlickman.com. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to https://michaelalantate.com/ where you'll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael's latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent local bookstores. Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz http://rollupsleevesbook.com/ To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael's the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at https://michaelalantate.com/

David Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today's episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us how a colleague from the National Speakers Association helped him re-evaluate his business strategy and see his true value. Transitioning his business plan was not an overnight change but David shares with us key factors that helped him through this change. In the late 1990s, David moved full-time into professional speaking. He specializes in customized workplace humor and is able to “find what's funny” in the many healthcare organizations to whom he has spoken. In 2011, David received the Certified Speaking Professional designation. This is the highest earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association, achieved by less than 10% of professional speakers. David was also awarded the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. This is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. To learn more about David visit www.davidglickman.com or email him at David@DavidGlickman.com. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to https://michaelalantate.com/ where you'll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael's latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent local bookstores. Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz http://rollupsleevesbook.com/ To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael's the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at https://michaelalantate.com/

About a year ago, I had a conversation on this podcast that completely changed the way that I viewed my facilitation business. That conversation was with today's guest, Alan Weiss, the Rockstar of Consulting.Not only did that interview resonate with me, it resonated with many of you, so I had to invite Alan back on the show for an encore performance.  Last year's interview was a real watershed moment for me. Since then, I've been really adjusting, reshaping, rethinking the way I work... Spending less time on social media, and also focusing on my mindset… in an attempt to be more fearless! In this conversation (which is like a group coaching call!), we pick Alan's brain on: How to 10 x your feeWhat to do with feedback - the answer may surprise youWhat we can do everyday to build our self worthFree or fee? Should we charge for our webinars and information sessions (or not)?How to reach true, economic buyers in organisationsHow much research you should do before contacting a buyer…and much, much more.Members of the Booked Out Facilitator program were my co-hosts, and jumped in to ask Alan questions about every aspect of building our facilitation businesses.  I enjoyed being a lazy facilitator on this call and letting the brilliance of the Booked Out Facilitators take over the microphone.Underpinning all of Alan's responses is a philosophy of being fearless - of tooting your own horn, and of leaping into action. If you're curious about joining the next round of Booked Out Facilitator, check out bookedoutfaciliator.comAbout our guest: Alan WeissAlan Weiss is the rockstar of consulting. Marshall Goldsmith once called him “The finest entrepreneurial coach in the world.”His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and over 500 other leading organizations. His Ph.D. is in psychology. He is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world. His prolific publishing includes over 500 articles and 60 books, including his best-seller, Million Dollar Consulting (from McGraw-Hill) which is one of my faves.I also love Million Dollar Maverick and his ebook, The Martial Arts of language.Contact with Alan on all of the platformsReach out to Alan - he LOVES hearing from you. Join him on social media - Twitter, LinkedIn - thats the reason he came back, he got some tremendous feedback from his last show.Connect with Alan Weiss on LinkedInFollow Alan on TwitterAlan Weiss' websiteMillion Dollar Consulting Growth Access Grab the second edition of The Consulting BibleShhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

Discover how you can use Zoom apps to grow your Entrepreneurial business. You're gonna' love this as you learn about what apps are available and what you can to do access them. Thank you for joining me.  Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence;clos 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network   Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach   Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations   In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

Follow your passion is a good idea, but without these other critical elements, you will fail. Listen to what you need in addition to that to succeed as an Entrepreneur. In this episode, I share with you what you'll need in addition to the passion in order to succeed as an Entrepreneur today.  What do you think? I look forward to hearing from you. Please subscribe and share this to help others who can benefit from this.  I look forward to hearing from you.  Terry Brock Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network   Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach   Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations   In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

Tools are vital for you as an Entrepreneur. But which tools will help you leverage (key term) what you have with what can be done?  In this episode of Agorapreneurs I pull back the curtain and share with you what I use personally to generate really good results. You will smile when you see what these are (particularly you'll love #5).  This is going to help you get a lot more done in less time. Hey, that's what leveraging is all about. Achieving the freedom you want in your life is what living the Agorapreneurs lifestyle is all about. It's about being and Entrepreneur living peacefully and interacting voluntarily with others.  Thank you for listening to my podcast and I look forward to hearing from you.  Terry Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach Get 3 Videos to boost your marketing, discover a Ninja Google Doc voice recording trick, and, tap into the (free) power of Canva: http://terrybrock.com/freetools See some wonderful (!) videos on my YouTube Channel! (I think you'll like 'em!) Agorapreneurs With Terry Brock    bit.ly/libertylover My most recent TEDx presentation on how you can move from "No way!" to "Not yet!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ0z7JzWWJU&t=3s Previous Editor-in-Chief for AT&T's Networking Exchange Blog (Helped team get over $3 Billion in Revenue) Previous Chief Enterprise Blogger for Skype (Introducing business-use of Skype) Previous Chief Retail Advisor - Ace Hardware Global Solutions Academy (Training for all Ace Hardware Dealers out of US) www.TerryBrock.com, Terry@TerryBrock.com +1-407-363-0505 @TerryBrock - Twitter www.facebook.com/SpeakerTerryBrock http://www.linkedin.com/in/marketerterrybrock

To reach out to Alex D. Tremble you can contact him below and use #TheATshow. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextremble/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alextremble Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexdtremble Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexDTremble Dr. Willie Jolley There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He truly is a renaissance man! He is a serial entrepreneur and global consultant/thought leader. He is also a Hall of Fame speaker, an award-winning singer, an international best-selling author, a popular national radio show host, and a dynamic television personality. Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings of being a fired singer who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” and “Motivational & Inspirational Speaker of The Year” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. In 2005, he was inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and received the C.P.A.E. Award (Council of Peers Award of Excellence), as well as achieving the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association. In 2012, was a recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award. In 2013, he was named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by speaking.com. In 2018, he was named a “Legend of The Speaking Industry” by the Veterans Speakers Association. Many know him as the expert Ford Motors called on in 2006–when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. He worked with them in 2006, 2007, 2008 and in 2009, they were able to reject a government bailout and go on to make billion-dollar profits. Dr. Jolley started his speaking career as a drug prevention coordinator for the DC Public School System and went on to speak to millions of youth around the world and produce the first PBS Special for teens. As a result of his popularity with youth audiences, he started receiving speaking request calls from other industry sectors and went on to great success speaking to colleges, associations and corporations. In 2014, he replaced the legendary Zig Ziglar on the National Get Motivated Tour. Dr. Jolley was the first African American President of the Washington, DC Chapter of The National Speakers Association (NSA) and was able to double memberships and revenues in one year. As a result, he went on to become the first African American elected to the National Board of NSA. He is presently the Chairman of The Speaker Hall of Fame Leadership Committee and is also the first African American to hold that position. Dr. Willie Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! No matter the venue, from his exciting television appearances to his Sirius XM radio show–to corporate audiences like Walmart, General Motors, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott, Johnson, and Johnson Dubai, Coca-Cola US, Coca-Cola South Africa, Prudential Australia, and Prudential Malaysia or The Million Dollar Round Table–Dr. Willie Jolley keeps it moving with high energy and enthusiasm. He delivers nuggets on how every person can live a better life and win more, every day! Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including, It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and An Attitude of Excellence–which was endorsed by former Ford Motors CEO, Alan Mulally and Dr. Stephen Covey, author of the landmark book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Dr. Jolley is also co-author–with his wife of 36 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley–of the popular new marriage book, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last! Dr. Jolley can be heard daily on the "Get Up Mornings With Erica Campbell" show on the Radio One Network and weekly on...

Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad's life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad's dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible.   Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles).   Chad's speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change has brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (one of twenty of the world's top speakers). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 80 - There are times when words just don't suffice to express excitement and wonder. Today is such a day! Get this: Stephanie welcomes Liz Curtis Higgs. Yes, THE Liz Curtis Higgs! Stephanie has grown in wisdom at her feet, and is delighted--utterly--to share her words of beauty and wisdom with you this Easter. Liz beckons you into an Easter experience like no other. Oh, beloved, come and enter into the beauty of Easter today. Liz weaves the story of Mary of Bethany in that timeless moment when she worshipped Christ, on the Saturday just before Easter. Mary helped prepare Jesus for the suffering to come by pouring out her love for Him in a fragrant and tangible expression of worship. Smell the perfume Mary shed at His feet. See the scandal and the glory of pure worship. Behold the beauty of authentic praise. Learn from Mary, whose actions spoke louder than words. Liz has got to be the funniest Bible teacher you have ever met--wait until you hear of the book she is considering writing one day, on all the but's in the Bible...

Discover how you can create content that is both compelling and quality and how to do it quickly. In the second volume of our 5K program you'll discover sources where you can get it ideas and how you can get ideas from your mind quickly into type. This is part of Agorapreneurs where you discover the entrepreneurial lifestyle living life voluntarily and peacefully. Let us know what you think. We look forward to hearing from you.  Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network   Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach   Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations   In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad's life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad's dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible. Chad now inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, he set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). Chad's speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change has brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (one of twenty of the world's top speakers). As a member of the National Speakers Association, Chad travels as many as 300,000 miles a year, captivating and entertaining audiences around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, and Merrill Lynch. Connect With Chad: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadlhymas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.hymas Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadlhymas?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chadlhymas Website: https://www.chadhymas.com/ Connect with Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmalouf__/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Discover how I broke through the content creation frustration process and how you can do with these easy steps. It is something that we all go through in content creation. I used these techniques to break through my challenges yesterday and you get to benefit from hearing about it on this podcast.  Please like this over on Apple tunes and wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you very much for joining me and I look forward to hearing from you.  Terry Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

In today's world of turbulence and political unknowns, many people are looking into options to get a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th passport. Many are also considering residency options and other choices for living.  In this interview I talk with the amazing Glen Kowalski who is an expert on these and other matters related to living abroad and creating a brand new life all done legally and peacefully.  If you've ever wondered about the options of this, you'll want to listen to this interview --- and take notes.  As always we look forward to hearing from you. Please like this over on iTunes podcasts and share with you friend. We LOVE it if you subscribe so you can get even more great ideas on how to live the liberty and freedom lifestyle as an Agorapreneur.  To see the video of this interview go to: https://youtu.be/uRZ-nI22PP0.  Thank you for joining us. We look forward to hearing from you.  Terry Brock Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network   Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach   Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations   In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

Hey you thought leader entrepreneur! You are going to love this episode where I talk about how you can take contact and create it and use it to build relationships with a significant audience who will do business with you. This is something that's critical for many of us today as we travel and we create content that people can use. Your ability to create compelling content is vital in our information revolution. This applies to video as well as to audio, text, pictures and more. Enjoy this podcast and please give us a five star rating on iTunes so that we can continue producing these for you. Thank you for being here and if you have questions where I can assist please get in touch with me I appreciate you being here. Terry Brock Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

What is the idea wage for an Entrepreneur? What hourly rate should you be making? Listen to this podcast episode and you might change your mind on what you're getting. You want to be able to get the amount of pay that is the best for you while satisfying your customers. As an entrepreneur you want to make sure that you are getting more than you would working for someone else. The thought I share in this episode might surprise you and might hit you upside the head from an angle you weren't thinking about Thanx for joining me here on Agorapreneurs. I'm honored you've let me share some ear-space with you.  Please let me know what you think. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas. Terry  Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network   Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach   Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations   In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

Igniting Courage Podcast is proud to bring you this amazing conversation with global expert in diversity, inclusion, bias and equity in the workplace, Lenora Billings-Harris. We talk about why it takes courage to talk about these topics, and she gives some great strategies for reframing these things in your brain so you can approach difficult conversations with a more positive outlook. She also gives a great tactic for approaching tough conversations when someone says or does something offensive, increasing the likelihood that they will be open to listen and make positive changes!She mentions a few resources to learn more about Diversity and Inclusion, Racism, Bias and Equity. Here they are! Resource list on Lenora's website including websites, articles, etc.The Diversity Advantage by Lenora Billings-HarrisTrailblazers by Lenora Billings-HarrisWhite Trash, by Nancy IsenbergLead From the Outside, by Stacy AbramsCaste, by University PressEveryday Bias by Howard RossGood Enough Now by Jess PetitMore about Lenora! Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a CPAE (Council of Peers Award of Excellence) Hall of Fame speaker and an internationally recognized authority in the areas of inclusion, diversity, and bias. She has been included as one of the 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion by the Society of Human Resource Management and was named by Diversity Woman Magazine as one of the twenty top influential diversity leaders in the US. Her award-winning diversity leadership research is recognized in academic journals internationally. Additionally, she serves on the Advisory Council of the Nido Qubein School of Communication, High Point University, as well as on the adjunct business faculty of two other universities.Diversity, inclusion and disrupting bias is a full-time focus for Lenora. She partners with clients to help them leverage their diversity of thought to impacts employee talent engagement and retention, attracting customers, community, and corporate relations. Her powerful yet engaging style inspires virtual and in-person audience members to take personal and organizational actions that disrupt bias and accelerate bottom-line business results.She has presented to audiences in over 41 countries and six continents, including such places as Dubai, Israel and South Africa and Malaysia.

Alan Weiss is the Rock Star of Consulting.If you want to discover the secrets of building a million dollar consulting practice or any type of practice as a solo practitioner, this is the show for you.In this episode, Dave and Alan discuss: Moving beyond your own cocoon and taking in the rest of the world. Differentiating yourself as someone you and others want to know. Networking – it's a process, not an event. Creating and maintaining a healthy self-esteem when you're an independent professional or sales executive.  Key Takeaways and actionable tips:  Be well-read and well-traveled. Stop talking about your field and start talking about other things. Charge for value. Appear in the public square that makes sense to your clients frequently with new intellectual property. Do not listen to unsolicited feedback. About Alan Weiss:https://alanweiss.com/Email: alan@summitconsulting.comAlan Weiss is one of those rare people who can say he is a consultant, speaker, and author and mean it.His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, State Street Corporation, Times Mirror Group, The Federal Reserve, The New York Times Corporation, Toyota, and over 500 other leading organizations. He has served on the boards of directors of the Trinity Repertory Company, a Tony-Award-winning New England regional theater, Festival Ballet, and chaired the Newport International Film Festival.His speaking typically includes 20 keynotes a year at major conferences, and he has been a visiting faculty member at Case Western Reserve University, Boston College, Tufts, St. John's, the University of Illinois, the Institute of Management Studies, and the University of Georgia Graduate School of Business. He has held an appointment as adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Rhode Island where he taught courses on advanced management and consulting skills to MBA and PhD candidates. He once held the record for selling out the highest priced workshop (on entrepreneurialism) in the then-21-year history of New York City's Learning Annex. His Ph.D. is in psychology. He has served on the Board of Governors of Harvard University's Center for Mental Health and the Media.He is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world. He has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, one of only two people in history holding both those designations.His prolific publishing includes over 500 articles and 60 books, including his best-seller, Million Dollar Consulting (from McGraw-Hill) now in its 25th year and fifth edition. His newest is Threescore and More: Applying the Assets of Maturity, Wisdom, and Experience for Personal and Professional Success (Routledge, 2018). His books have been on the curricula at Villanova, Temple University, and the Wharton School of Business, and have been translated into 15 languages.

Discover the 3 key steps you need to take to look great on video. These are vital for Entrepreneurs today as we depend so much on video for communication.  In this podcast you'll discover how you can take your video game to the next level and achieve successful connection with your potential and current customers.  This is part of Agorapreneurs, the place for Entrepreneurs who love liberty and believe in a voluntary lifestyle. Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to hearing from you.  Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

Welcome to 2021. Here's a message you need to hear now to make 2021 work after all we went through in 2020. Thank you for being with me and enjoy! - Terry Brock Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network   Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach   Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations   In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

In this episode, we are joined by a totally mesmerizing guest who is one of the country’s foremost experts on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Lenora Billings-Harris, CPS is a CPAE (Council of Peers Award of Excellence) Hall of Fame speaker and an internationally recognized authority in the areas of inclusion, diversity, and bias. Lenora sheds light on what bias is and identifies biases one can have that will affect the kind of decisions you make in your business, your profession, and your personal life. She also provides different tools for you to become more aware of your bias and what you can do about it. Tune in now because you definitely want to listen in and learn these brilliant insights and tools and become wiser in the decisions and actions that you make.   Quotes: “If you want to achieve all of these business goals that you have expanding your market, attracting and keeping the best talent, etc… having a diverse and inclusive workforce can make that happen.” - Lenora Billings-Harris “Diversity, who's on the team, inclusion is who gets to play.” - Lenora Billings-Harris “We can't fix what we don't know. And when we do know, we're at choice.” - Lenora Billings-Harris “We can't change the past. But we can reframe the future based on our current behavior.” - Lenora Billings-Harris “When it comes to inclusion, Intention is not enough, because we can't read everybody's minds, Impact is what's important.” - Lenora Billings-Harris   Mentions: https://www.facebook.com/TimShurr https://mesmerizingleadership.com/  https://www.survivingtothriving.me/ https://www.legendsummit.com/    Implicit Association Test - Harvard http://thediversityadvantage.info https://lenorabillingsharris.com    Show Notes: [00:38] Greetings and introduction of Lenora Billings-Harris [01:34] What’s current in the area of diversity and inclusion in the workplace [04:28] Diversity is easier, inclusion is harder [09:10] What is bias [11:00] Implicit and explicit biases [14:39] A tool to help you become aware of your implicit biases [19:13] Helping organizations with their business case for diversity [22:21] An exercise to know how fast you make decisions based on bias and what you can do about it [25:38] Reframing the future [26:52] Being willing to ask questions [30:11] How to apologize [31:38] Why you want to have real diversity [34:10] Intention is not enough  [37:19] Ubuntu     Make Your Day Mesmerizing!

Live streaming is really a profound way for you as an entrepreneur to create more business and connect with the community in this episode we talk about that and you are going to get some ideas that can turn into sales and building community for you Discover how you can use the wonders of live streaming to build your entrepreneurial business. Live streaming is taking off today in a big way and you want to be part of this so that you can create a stronger community and build more sales. This is something that successful entrepreneurs are using right now and in this episode I talk about what can be done and how you can do it. In addition to that I give you a special code that can help you to save money when you get on with My favorite live streaming platform that I'm using right now. They are our sponsors and they also are my favorite so I'm glad to have that combination. I'm using re-stream.io and it gives the ability to go up to 30 destinations at the same time. They have a free version and a paid version and if you use this link you'll be able to get $10 credit as well as any goodies that I might send down in the future For those in my restring community.   Look into live streaming for you and your business this is a very peaceful way to exist which is what we're all about here at Agorapreneurs.  Please subscribe over on iTunes or on your podcast of choice and it would mean the world to me if you give a 5 star rating on iTunes.  Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you,.  Terry Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network

His firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, State Street Corporation, The Federal Reserve, Toyota, and over 500 other leading organizations. He is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world. His prolific publishing includes over 500 articles and 60 books, including his best-seller, Million Dollar Consulting (from McGraw-Hill) now in its 25th year and fifth edition. His newest is Threescore and More: Applying the Assets of Maturity, Wisdom, and Experience for Personal and Professional Success. Success Magazine cited him in an editorial devoted to his work as “a worldwide expert in executive education.“ The New York Post called him “one of the most highly regarded independent consultants in America.“ He is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the American Press Institute, the first-ever for a non-journalist. Join me on this episode of the Curve Benders podcast, with one of my Curve Benders, Dr. Alan Weiss. Don't forget, I turn the show notes from these podcasts into more in-depth articles, so check them out on our blog at NourGroup.com/Blog. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-nour/message

This is for you, you content-creating Entrepreneur! Shield your mind from toxic energy & info. This can help you in your work as an Entrepreneur, or as I like to call it, an Agorapreneur.  The Agorapreneurs lifestyle is a lifestyle that embraces entrepreneurial values and the importance of Agora living. This means living peacefully, and everything being done in a voluntary way. An Agorapreneur is someone who believes in living peacefully never initiating force of coercion and living life as an entrepreneur to serve others and create abundance for yourself and for others. Today I'm going to share with you a vital, must-have mentality for entrepreneurs. Stop wasting time on activities and mental ingesting that is not helpful to you. Instead focus on nourishing your mind and your body with great information that can help you. You wouldn't purposely eat foods or take substances into your body that you knew were very harmful to you and could hurt you. Thank you for listening and I look forward to hearing from you.  Terry  Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities.

On this episode of The Massimo Show Rod sits down with Steve Rizzo.  An American motivational speaker, author, and former stand-up comedian, Steve is notable for his humorous style of motivational speaking and writing. Rizzo is a member of the National Speakers Association and an inductee of its Council of Peers Award for Excellence Speaker Hall of Fame. At one time Steve was sharing the marquis with folks like Ellen DeGeneres, Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld; a showtime comedy all-star.  At the peak of his career he decided to go in a different direction.  Steve was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised by what he calls “good people” but from an early age  they instilled what could casually be called a sense of impending doom. Life outside the home wasn't much more supportive. In middle school Steve was having difficulties and challenges in school and was told by a counselor that he “didn't have what it takes” to go to college. That seemingly small comment made a huge impact on the rest of his schooling. In high school Steve was nominated for the “least likely to succeed”.  He took those beliefs that I wasn't smart enough, good enough, or worthy enough into his adult life. “My philosophy was don't try and you won't fail.” Steve recalls.  As a result, he hung out with a tough crowd. Most are dead or in prison.  It wasn't until 5 years after high school when his brother, a disabled Vietnam War Veteran, totally turned his life around and went to college. “He literally took me by the hand and took me with him to college to sit with him in class for 2 weeks.  He then said, I am glad you did this, now I am signing you up.” Steve tells Rod.  Despite being petrified to go do something he was specially told he would never be able to do Steve got straight A's. He graduated with a degree in Education-English and a minor is Psych. “ I went back to the school that nominated me least likely to succeed and I was counselor for kids with behavioral problems and an English teacher for 2 years.” Steve says.  Success and the Shift  Steve realized that the universe opens up when you start following your heart. But despite having obtained a degree and a coveted teaching position he quickly learned he wasn't done mastering new things. Through a series of “right place, right time, right people” Steve started doing stand-up part time in clubs on Long Island, NY.  He was so good and so taken with it that he quit the second year of teaching to go into the world of stand-up comedy.  “I didn't even take a leave of absence.  I just quit.” says Steve. Shortly after he was headlining comedy clubs across the country.  But Steve still wasn't done shifting into the perfect role.  “What I realized was my opening acts, Drew Carey, Rosie O'Donnell and Chris Rock and they were getting the big breaks and I couldn't understand why I wasn't.  Why was opportunity knocking on their door?  I realized that opportunity was knocking, I was afraid to open the door.”    Steve eventually let the worry about stand-up go and by the time the industry was begging him to hit the big time he had already decided what was next for him.  “It was at a Tony Robbins seminar that I realized what I should be doing.  I wrote 1) I should be doing this 2) I could be doing this 3) I will do this I made the shift.  Everyone thought I was crazy.  I was living in LA, flew home to NY and told my wife, who was supportive.  I did stand up in the tri-state area to supplement income and in between I started investing my time and energy in how I could break into the speaking business.  Everything started falling into place at a fast pace.  When you follow your heart and you are doing what you are supposed to be doing with your life serendipitous events take place that will blow your mind.”  Steve's Style  What Steve offers his clients are the common-sense success strategies that will take them to a better place in life and career.  The strategies are based on these 3 principles: 1) You are the creator of your success and happiness 2) You are the only problem you will ever have and somewhere within you is a solution waiting to be discovered 3) Whenever you are confronted with a challenge or problem of any kind it's never a matter of managing the situation, it is a matter of how you manage your mind. Your thoughts, along with your beliefs and attitude feed off of each other will eventually create the actions you take.  The actions you take lead you to the outcome.  That is why some people are successful and some people fail.   A Final Tip:  If you find yourself in a negative rampage, at that moment you need to stop and become aware you need to hear “who do you think you are?”  In that state all the negativity stops because your brain cannot focus on 2 things at once.  In that moment of awareness,  you can turn it around.  

Chad Hymas is incredible!  The Wall Street Journal calls Chad “one of the 10 most inspirational people in the world!”  Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad’s dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible.  Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). Tune in and be inspired by Chad's amazing attitude, mindset, and life!  #chadhymas #mindset #overcome #inspires #mindfulness #motivational #loveyourself #success #believe #selflove #athlete #love #example #family #authentic #strong #beliefcast #tsinspires

Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame.In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad’s dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible.Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles).Chad’s speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change has brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (one of twenty of the world’s top speakers).As a member of the National Speakers Association, Chad travels as many as 300,000 miles a year, captivating and entertaining audiences around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, and Merrill Lynch.Website Link:https://www.chadhymas.com/00:01 Chad Hymas Opening Statement01:17 Introduction Dr. James Perdue02:40 Chad’s Story16:54 Depression20:27 Positive Supporting People Around You23:01 Staying Positive27:26 Chad’s Positive MessageTo learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Chad Hymas is called one of the “10 most inspirational speakers in the world” by the Wall Street Journal. He is a bestselling author – selling millions of books, and he is a quadriplegic wheelchair athlete who holds the world record for longest distance wheeling a wheelchair – 513 miles (from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas)! He is the youngest person ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and the youngest ever to be inducted into the National Speaker Hall of Fame.In this conversation, Chad and Chris explore Chad's moving life story and his areas of expertise: Change, Perspective, Leadership, Vision, and Safety. Chad is a master storyteller and speaks on how our thoughts and words create our future. His story of overcoming adversity, dealing with incredible change and circumstance is one you will never, ever forget!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.calentertainment.com/virtually-speaking/

Find out what it will take for you to be a fearless writer. Knowing how to write and express your words and ideas in printed form is extraordinarily important today. Often content that we produce in audio and video starts with writing In order to write effectively you need to follow certain principles and in this episode you get a chance to learn from someone who is a best-selling New York Times author.  His name is Don Hutson and he is a consummate professional and well seasoned communicator. You are going to love this as you hear what he recommends and how it can help you in your work. Please let us know what you think and I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for joining me here on the Achieve It Podcast with Terry Brock. Terry L. Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE Member, Professional Speaker Hall of Fame Certified Speaking Professional Council of Peers Award of Excellence 2018 Recipient of the National Speakers Association's Highest Award, The Cavett 2019 Inductee as a Speaking Legend with Veteran Speakers Network   Master of Ceremonies Professional Video Coach   Get Help With Your Virtual, Remote Presentations   In today's world this skill is needed more than ever when people are working from home, making presentations with tools like Zoom, Skype, and others. I can help you and your organization just as I have done for Skype, AT&T, ACE Hardware, and thousands of people. Contact me for a free consultation on what opportunities are available for you in remote presentations. Discover what you can do with today's video conferencing and presentation abilities. See some wonderful (!) videos on my YouTube Channel! (I think you'll like 'em!) https://www.youtube.com/user/TerryLBrock/videos My TEDxBocaRaton presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pmVRX55Hz8 Previous Editor-in-Chief for AT&T's Networking Exchange Blog (Helped team get over $3 Billion in Revenue) Previous Chief Enterprise Blogger for Skype (Introducing business-use of Skype) Previous Chief Retail Advisor - Ace Hardware Global Solutions Academy (Training for all Ace Hardware Dealers out of US) www.TerryBrock.com, Terry@TerryBrock.com +1-407-363-0505@TerryBrock - Twitter www.facebook.com/SpeakerTerryBrock http://www.linkedin.com/in/marketerterrybrock      

Description Chad Hymas joins Jason and Shane for a epic packed full episode. https://www.sprinkledwithhope.com From his website www.chadhymas.com Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad's life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad's dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible. Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). Chad's speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change has brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (one of twenty of the world's top speakers). As a member of the National Speakers Association, Chad travels as many as 300,000 miles a year, captivating and entertaining audiences around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, and Merrill Lynch.   https://www.facebook.com/chadlhymas https://www.instagram.com/chadlhymas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhymas/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane074/support

This week, I’m bringing you LEGENDARY AUTHOR and INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER Bob Burg. He has written the Go-Giver series with John David Mann, now available in 28 different languages. Inc. Magazine and HubSpot have both listed Go-Giver as one of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written as it closes in on 1 Million book sales! For 30 years, Bob helped companies, sales leaders and their teams more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has shared the stage with other top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders.  In 2018, Bob was inducted into the National Speakers Association's (NSA) Council of Peers Award for Excellence Speaker Hall of Fame®.

If you're going to learn something, you might as well learn from the best, right? I'm still reeling from my interview with today's guest, Alan Weiss.This is another episode for you if you run your own business or looking to be a solopreneur. I reached out to Alan after Michael Bungay Stanier's contribution to Episode 120, where he said, “If you read Alan Weiss' book Million Dollar Consulting, you'll never go hungry again”. Alan Weiss is the rockstar of consulting. Marshall Goldsmith once called him “The finest entrepreneurial coach in the world.” He is one of those rare people who can say he is a consultant, speaker, and author and mean it. His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, oyota, and over 500 other leading organizations.  He once held the record for selling out the highest priced workshop (on entrepreneurialism) in the then-21-year history of New York City's Learning Annex. His Ph.D. is in psychology.  He is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world.  His prolific publishing includes over 500 articles and 60 books, including his best-seller, Million Dollar Consulting (from McGraw-Hill) now in its 25th year and fifth edition.  The New York Post called him “one of the most highly regarded independent consultants in America.“  Yep folks, he's impressive and as he mentions in this interview, he's not humble about that fact, either! In today's conversation we cover many topics, including:  Debunking the myth that the riches are in the niches Who we should target in our marketing efforts (spoiler alert: Not HR or Training people)  How to create our value proposition to share the value we bring  Why it's important to create content to build marketing gravity Honestly? This is a masterclass in how to market your facilitation and consulting business. This was an experiential joint interview with the Show.Up community. Get on the waitlist when doors open again later this year! Make your online experiences amazing! Doors open soon for Virtually Possible, a collaboration with myself and Joeri - The Magic Sauce. Click here for show notesShhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

As one of the world's most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients.As a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on achievement for audiences as large as 80,000—Les Brown energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skillfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. The thread is forever strengthened, touting why you can't afford to be complacent and to aim high, achieve and actively make an impact on the world.Les Brown never tires of using his energies to transform the world, well-beyond the podium and public appearances, meshing traditional and social media to empower his audiences. Hundreds of thousands are watching him on YouTube and tens of thousands interact with him regularly on Facebook. He has a keen way of turning what he touches into gold. Over 20 years ago, he won a Chicago-area Emmy® for his unsurpassed fundraising pledge drive for the Public Broadcasting System. Followed by several bestselling books and hosting popular national talk shows on television and radio.Addressing audiences from Denmark to Dubai, Canada to the Caribbean, Les Brown is invited back again and again for his powerful message and the ability to connect deeply with people from all walks of life. It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.Les Brown's straight-from-the-heart, passion and high-energy, motivates audiences to step beyond their limitations and into their greatness in many ways. Over the past decade, Les has expanded his role from keynote speaker to Master Trainer, creating the kind of workshop learning experience that got him committed to personal-and-professional development many years earlier. His charisma, warmth and humor have transformed ordinary people into extraordinary achievers by using his own life, and his in-depth study of others' challenges, to build an understanding of what works, what doesn't work, and why.Revered as an icon by his colleagues, Brown received the National Speakers Association coveted Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE), and ultimately, its most prestigious Golden Gavel Award for achievement and leadership in communication. Toastmasters International also voted him one of the Top Five Outstanding Speakers. Worldwide. Legions of followers flock to stadiums and arenas to hear a man who never stops believing that with proper guidance and training you can achieve anything you desire in life.A stumbling block in elementary school was when he was mistakenly declared, “Educable mentally retarded,” teachers did not recognize the true potential of little Les Brown. However, he used determination, persistence and belief in his ability to go beyond being a sanitation worker to unleash a course of amazing achievements Les Brown is committed to motivating and training today's generation to be achievers and leaders as he introduces new audiences every day to It's Not Over Until You Win, Up Thoughts for Down Times and Fight For Your Dream. Les Brown's audio series,“Choosing Your Future,” remains his all-time bestseller for its acclaimed impact worldwide.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/labanditchburn?fan_landing=true)

ABOUT: Jeff is a speaker, author, success coach, broadcast personality and lawyer. He heads Blackman & Associates, a business-growth firm in the Chicago area. Jeff’s clients call him, a “business-growth specialist.” and he has created massive results, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. His customized Referrals: Your Road to Results learning-system, helped one financial services client—generate $230 million directly from referrals, in only 23 months! For over four decades, Jeff has shared his positive and profit-producing messages with numerous; Fortune 500 companies, closely-held businesses, entrepreneurial driven organizations, solo practitioners and association audiences throughout the world. He’s also a member of the National Speakers Association and was inducted into their Speaker Hall of Fame in 2008. He was awarded the CPAE: Council of Peers Award for Excellence designation. To date, only 245 professional or celebrity speakers have been selected and honored worldwide, including; Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar, and Norman Vincent Peale. Jeff is also one of approximately seventeen percent of professional speakers worldwide—to receive the CSP or Certified Speaking Professional designation from NSA. As a radio and TV talk show host, some of Jeff’s guests have included Oprah Winfrey, Ted Koppel, Jerry Seinfeld, and Astronaut, Jim Lovell, to name a few. Jeff is a Contributing Editor to numerous magazines and newspapers. And his bestselling books include; the new 5th edition of Peak Your Profits!®, Stop Whining! Start Selling!, Opportunity $elling®, RESULT$ and Carpe A.M. • Carpe P.M. – Seize Your Destiny™. As an audio-author, Jeff’s results-strategies were featured on Nightingale-Conant’s Sound Selling. POPP Publishing released/distributes Jeff’s audio business-growth system: Opportunity $elling® - Six Profit-Producing Steps to Multiply Your Earnings and the RESULT$ CD. Jeff has also written and hosts two video learning-systems published by JWA Video; Profitable Customer Service and How to Set and Really Achieve Your Goals. All of these programs are distributed worldwide. Email: jb@jeffblackman.com Website: https://www.jeffblackman.com/ Blog: https://www.jeffblackman.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/BlackmanResultsNow Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackmanResults Facebook: personal page: https://www.facebook.com/BlackmanResultsNow business page: https://tinyurl.com/BlackmanResultsNowFacebook __________________ Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Don’t forget to show your support for the Rise Up For You Podcast by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback helps the success of our show and pushes us to continuously be better! Check out www.riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, events, and more to help you get to the next level in your personal and professional life! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube @riseupforyou

Les Brown On today’s show I had the chance to talk with one of my mentors that has had a huge impact on my life, Les Brown. From listening to him in my car, at the gym and when I’m relaxing, to now be in a position to be able to interview him was a huge accomplishment for me up to this point in my life. There are so many great take-aways from this show, Les Brown has truly mastered the craft of communication and shares his incredible story and how to design your life.    “Do what is easy your life will be hard. Do what is hard your life will be easy” – Les Brown.   Bio Motivational speaker Les Brown was born Leslie Calvin Brown on February 17, 1945, in Miami, Florida. After giving birth to Brown and his twin brother, Wes, on the floor of an abandoned building, Brown’s biological mother gave her sons up for adoption when they were six weeks old to Mrs. Mamie Brown. When he was in fifth grade, Brown was forced back a grade by the school’s principal after being disruptive in class. Brown’s demotion subsequently led him to being placed in special education classes and labeled as mentally retarded. As an adolescent, Brown attended Booker T. Washington High School where he was influenced by a speech and drama instructor who encouraged him to pursue a career in radio broadcasting. After graduating from high school and briefly working for the Department of Sanitation, Brown worked as an errand boy for a Miami Beach radio station. At the station, Brown observed the disc jockeys with hopes of one day becoming an on-air personality. His break came when one of the disc jockeys became inebriated. Brown stood in for him and then was hired as a disc jockey. In the late 1960s, Brown moved to Columbus, Ohio, to work for WVKO Radio, where he became active in the community. Brown’s political activism in Columbus won him a seat with the 29th House District of the Ohio State Legislature. In his first year, Brown passed more legislature than any other freshman representative in Ohio State legislative history. In his third term, Brown served as chair of the Human Resources Committee. In 1981, Brown left the Ohio State House of Representatives to care for his ailing mother back in Florida. While in Miami, he continued to focus on social issues by developing a youth center training program. In 1986, Brown entered the public speaking arena on a full-time basis and formed Les Brown Enterprises, Inc. In 1989, Brown received the National Speakers Association’s highest award, the Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE). In 1990, Brown recorded the Emmy Award-winning series of speeches entitled You Deserve, which became the lead fundraising program of its kind for pledges to PBS stations nationwide. In 1991, Toastmasters International selected Brown as one of the world’s best speakers and awarded him the Golden Gavel Award. Brown ranks amongst the nation’s leading authorities in understanding and stimulating human potential; he is a featured guest on many radio broadcasting stations and is often hired by professional corporations to teach and inspire new levels of achievement.   What you’ll learn from this call; How do you make the best of everyday to change your life? The early ages of Les Brown and the major turning point in his life. The 3 major lessons Les Brown learned in the 11th grade from his Drama teacher. How to get the most out of listening to Podcasts and seminars to better your life. The scariest moment Les Brown had on stage and what he did to overcame his fear. Why do some people become successful while others don’t? The importance of a vision board and remaining focused on your dreams. The difference between failing and seeing yourself as a failure. How to know when an opportunity presents itself? The secret medicine to life and what you need to do every single day to live longer.  

Wealth is not money. Money is simply the fuel. Wealth is discretionary time. The ability to do what you want, when you want is real wealth.  In this podcast, Alan enumerates on diverse tips and strategies that can be used to kick start your own journey as an advisor: In order to stand out, you should become a contrarian and someone who is provocative. You should be able to suggest preferred methods of doing a certain thing. This means that you should not stop thinking of something new. People trust their peers and peer references more than the most common ways to utilize a certain service. Aim for referrals. Do not conform to what is easy and usual, like common forms of advertisement. Organizing your time and yourself can lead to better productivity and a good number of accomplishments. Identify your clients thoroughly. Worst clients keep complaining and best clients give you the benefit of the doubt, which supports the idea that customers aren’t always right. Work on your skills – specifically writing and speaking. These are crucial productive skills in getting your message and service across. Perfection can be the enemy of excellence. You should always give your best and know that there are chances to fail. If this happens, you must have the resilience to bounce back. Do not make unguaranteed promises. Do your best to help your client achieve reasonable goals and objectives.   Alan Weiss is a renowned consultant, speaker, and author. His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc. has clients of over 500 leading organizations.  He is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world.   Michael Levin is a versatile and talented columnist, author, distance runner, and musical performer who has ghostwritten more than 700 books ranging from finance and entrepreneurship to health care and technology.

 I could listen to this iconic, giant speak 24/7 X 365 days a year! The legendary, Les Brown who packs sold out stadiums and arenas will be joining us on C-Suite Radio / C-Suite Network! As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement, he’s mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients. As a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on achievement for audiences as large as 80,000—Les Brown energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them. Hundreds of thousands are watching him on YouTube and tens of thousands interact with him regularly on Facebook. It isn’t just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results. Les Brown’s straight-from-the-heart, passion and high-energy, motivates audiences to step beyond their limitations and into their greatness in many ways. Over the past decade, Les has expanded his role from keynote speaker to Master Trainer, creating the kind of workshop learning experience that got him committed to personal-and-professional development many years earlier. Revered as an icon by his colleagues, Brown received the National Speakers Association coveted Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE), and ultimately, its most prestigious Golden Gavel Award for achievement and leadership in communication. Toastmasters International also voted him one of the Top Five Outstanding Speakers. Worldwide. Legions of followers flock to stadiums and arenas to hear a man who never stops believing that with proper guidance and training you can achieve anything you desire in life. A stumbling block in elementary school was when he was mistakenly declared, “Educable mentally retarded,” teachers did not recognize the true potential of little Les Brown. However, he used determination, persistence and belief in his ability to go beyond being a sanitation worker to unleash a course of amazing achievements including broadcast station manager, political commentator and multi-term state representative in Ohio. Les Brown is committed to motivating and training today’s generation to be achievers and leaders as he introduces new audiences every day to It’s Not Over Until You Win, Up Thoughts for Down Times and Fight For Your Dream. Les Brown’s audio series,“Choosing Your Future,” remains his all-time bestseller for its acclaimed impact worldwide. In business as in real life there are always going to be ups and downs. However, where there is a will, there is always a way to achieve amazing results for your organization when Les Brown fills the room with his high-impact, customized message and standing ovation performance! Uplifting you to fear less and to live more! #Grateful #Radio #Podcasts #CSuiteRadio #CSuiteNetwork #CTRN #HaltonHonda #Forever #AHAthat #VRRMediaProductions #LivingFearlessly https://livingfearlesslywithlisa.com/event/you-have-greatness-with-les-brown/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does great service come from the heart? On today's episode, Christopher sits with his hero Ken Blanchard. One of the greatest authors of all time shares why legendary customer service matters, the power that true servant leadership holds, and so much more. Exemplifying Simple Truths Christopher has personally looked up to Ken since reading the life-changing book, The One-Minute Manager. When he dropped out of school and had to seek other ways of learning, Christopher turned to the book that he has given to many others in return. Simplicity marks everything that Ken writes and teaches. The living legend has written over 60 books, with a new one inspired by the story of Johnny the Bagger, The Simple Truths of Service. “My mission statement is to be a loving teacher and example of simple truths.” - Ken Blanchard Great, Simple Service Everyone can make a difference in customer service without having to do anything complicated and by simply reaching out to customers and making them feel important. Great service that makes a difference comes from the heart. However, the human ego often sends people off track of being servant leaders. Ego gets in the way of service in two ways. One is through false pride or the “more than” philosophy, where you act like you're better than everyone else. And then there is fear or self-doubt, where you have a “less than” philosophy. “A lot of people say, ‘That's an ego problem?' Sure, you focus on yourself.” - Ken Blanchard on self-doubt Writing for People Growing up, Ken's parents instilled in him the value of staying grounded. When he became president back in junior high, his father reminded him that great leaders are great because people respect and trust them. His mother also taught him to neither think himself beyond others nor let others think they're above him. He has had a lot of valuable learnings in life. And all these motivate him to continue writing books. “I just love learning for people.” - Ken Blanchard To hear more about service and being yourself from Ken himself, download and listen to the episode. Bio: A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant,  Dr. Ken Blanchard's friends, colleagues, and clients characterize him as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. He is also the co-founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. Ken received a master's degree from Colgate University and a bachelor's and Ph.D. from Cornell University. Ken spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. He also teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. He has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the "Council of Peers Award of Excellence." He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA—The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. An avid golfer, Ken belongs to the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Scotland. Links: KenBlanchard.com Twitter We hope you enjoyed Ken Blanchard on this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners.

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to add humor to your speech.  My good friend Tim Gard is joining us today to share his wisdom on how to keep it clean, relevant and funny at the same time. Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and a Counsel of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) Hall of Fame Speaker, an elite honor held by fewer than 150 speakers worldwide. Listen the podcast […] The post Injecting Humor into Your Speech with Tim Gard appeared first on Jane Atkinson.

Dr. Alan Zimmerman is the author of two books: Pivot: How One Turn In Attitude Can Lead To Success and The Payoff Principle: Discover the 3 Secrets for Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work. He has delivered more than 2000 programs, in 49 states and 22 countries.  Recently, Alan was awarded the CSP by the National Speakers Association (NSA), an award given to the top 5% of all speakers nationwide. And in 2003 was awarded the CPAE (Council of Peers Award for Excellence) Speaker Hall of Fame - a designation that less than 1% of the NSA speakers hold. On the personal side, Alan Zimmerman is a husband, a father, a biker and a hiker who has explored everything from the jungles of Thailand to the cold chill of the Arctic Circle.  Get a full description and summary of the podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/alan.

This week's Flash Back Friday takes us to episode 81, from July 2013. Ken Blanchard is the author of the new book, “TRUST WORKS!” He is also author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, “The One Minute Manager.” Blanchard suggests that men should lead their families like Jesus. Using this principle, he explains how managers can reaffirm good work when giving a reprimand. In today's polarized society, building and sustaining trust has become seemingly elusive. Blanchard's ABCD trust model addresses the factors that lead to discord. Blanchard discusses his assessments for measuring trust and tools for building trust skills. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies ® , an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. His books such as The One Minute Manager, Raving Fans, Gung Ho!, and Whale Done! have combined sales of more than 18 million copies in more than 25 languages. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the “Council of Peers Award of Excellence.” He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA—The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. Website: www.KenBlanchard.com

Big game hunting. In our world it's the 'corner office' advisor, the object of every wholesaler's affection. And if you are able to successfully bag a partnership with this most elusive producer you can change the trajectory of your practice. The question is: how do you do it? Richard Weylman is in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, the recipient of the Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE) and is a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP). Richard has a worldwide reputation for helping clients better understand how to make the changes necessary to attract and retain new customers, as well as the right talent to elevate business performance. As an impactful keynote speaker and workshop leader Richard will bring his expertise to your audience, blending timely and provocative research with the right amount of humor and inspiration they can take away and use immediately. He has delivered over 2,500 keynote speeches on four continents to audiences of 20 to 40,000 and is a master at tailoring his presentations to the specific needs of your audience. Click here to get more information about Richard Weylman. To inquire about Bruce for your next event through Wholesaler Masterminds Speakers Bureau contact us at info@wholesalermasterminds.com Ask us about our Conference Success Plans - We're Helping Distributors Maximize Their Conference ROI

Waldo Waldman is known for teaching techniques that build long-term and trusting relationships with people that help to produce revenue. For his work, Waldo has been inducted in the National Speaker’s Association Speaker Hall of Fame (the Council of Peers Award for Excellence). In this interview, we chat about the importance of the people in your life and why it’s crucial you nurture important relationship. He talks in depth about his past life in the air force and how he still uses the skills he learned there in his personal and professional life daily. You’ll definitely get a lot from this interview as Waldo shoots you straight and is passionate about helping others achieve the kinds of success he’s had. Waldo also does a really great job distilling lessons he’s learned from being in the air force you won’t want to miss this episode. Get more information at http://davidihillblog.com/48_Waldo_Waldman  

Everyone has a story and everyone needs to know how to tell their business story. Today Duff Watkins and his guest Alan Weiss will discuss why and how you need to tell this story. Alan Weiss is a consultant, speaker and author. His consulting firm Summit Consulting Group, Inc. attracts clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz and many more. Alan is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world. He has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, one of only two people in history holding both those designations. Thankyou for your continued support of this podcast series. Please continue to let us know how we can improve this service for you by sending an email to podcast@amcham.com.au

Les Brown is a renowned professional speaker, personal development coach, author and former television personality. He has risen to national and international prominence by capturing audiences with electrifying speeches… ​ Born a twin in low-income Liberty City near Miami, Florida, Les and his twin brother, Wes, were adopted when they were six weeks old. Les was academically and behaviorally challenged as a child and labeled as a slow learner. This damaging label hampered his self-esteem until a former teacher challenged Les to expand his mind and talents beyond the expectation of others. ​ Les initiated a process of relentless self-education, helping him realize greatness in himself and others. He rose from a hip-talking morning DJ to community leader; a political commentator to three-term legislator and found his greatest talent and impact as a premier keynote speaker and trainer. In 1986, Les entered the public speaking arena on a full-time basis. After three years in the public speaking arena, Les received the National Speakers Association’s highest honor: The Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE). He was also selected one of the World’s Top Five Speakers by Toastmasters International and honored with the Golden Gavel Award. Les recorded an Emmy-award winning PBS special and is the author of two highly acclaimed books. Additionally, he is the former host of a nationally syndicated daily television talk show which focused on solutions rather than problems. While Les Brown is one of the most sought after speakers for many organizations, Les has found yet another passion for changing lives. ​ Les Brown decided to share his secrets of success, but personally train and develop others to become better communicators and speakers in their own arenas, thus creating The Les Brown Speakers Network. ​ The intense training required by Les Brown welcomes persons from all walks of life to learn how to create presentations, execute a powerful delivery, and customize speeches to teach, inspire, and channel an audience to new levels of achievement. ​ Members of The Les Brown Speakers Network have found an inner-voice they never knew existed. They are known to mesmerize audiences throughout the world because of Les Brown’s commitment to developing a new generation of life changers and communicators. ​ Les Brown currently trains more than 1,500 speakers and continues to reinvent himself to positively change the world. ​ If you enjoyed the Master Mentors podcast, be sure to share it with someone whom you think could benefit from these learnings. ​ Be sure to follow Les at LesBrown.com for further learnings on how to give birth to your inherent greatness. Also be sure to visit BradSugarsBlog.com for even more learnings from one of the world's best business coaches.

Floyd Wickman, Co-Author of “Lessons From My Brother Zig”Floyd Wickman was chosen one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate by The National Association of REALTORS and REALTOR Magazine, an honor he received for impacting such a large number of people with his speaking and teaching over the last three decades. As a CPAE (Council of Peers Award of Excellence) he was inducted into The National Speakers Association Hall Of Fame, a lifetime achievement he shares with such legends as Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Earl Nightingale, Art Linkletter, and Zig Ziglar. More than twenty years ago, Floyd sold his first million audio products and was the recipient of the "Platinum Award."He has given more than 3,000 speeches, founded two successful companies, and written seven top-selling books.Yet, at age 60, he began to wonder if his life’s journey was ending. The accomplishments and accolades were in the rearview mirror, and the future looked bleak. A series of one-on-one conversations with his mentor, Zig Ziglar, changed his thinking and created his "re-birth." Floyd was reminded of the lessons he’d learned that made him a success - and found new energy and hope.- See more at: http://www.bbsradio.com/content/talk-show-episode-lessons-my-brother-zig-april-22-2014#sthash.FmEvf0I4.dpuf

Ken Blanchard is the author of the new book, "TRUST WORKS!" He is also author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, "The One Minute Manager."  Blanchard suggests that men should lead their families like Jesus. Using this principle, he explains how managers can reaffirm good work when giving a reprimand.  In today's polarized society, building and sustaining trust has become seemingly elusive. Blanchard's ABCD trust model addresses the factors that lead to discord. Blanchard discusses his assessments for measuring trust and tools for building trust skills. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management.  When Ken speaks, he speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. He is able to speak to an audience and communicate with each person as if they were alone and talking one-on-one. Ken is a sophisticated storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand.  Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies ® , an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.  Starting with his phenomenal best-selling book, The One Minute Manager ® , coauthored with Spencer Johnson, which has sold more than 13 million copies and remains on best-seller lists, to Raving Fans ® , Gung Ho! ® , and Whale Done! , Ken's impact as a writer is far reaching. His books have combined sales of more than 18 million copies in more than 25 languages. Ken has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the “Council of Peers Award of Excellence.” He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International.  Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA—The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.  Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, Ken received a master's degree from Colgate University, and a bachelor's and PhD from Cornell University. An avid golfer, Ken belongs to the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Scotland. Visit Ken Blanchard's website at www.kenblanchard.com.

Loretta McNary Live is a premier blog talk radio show created for an empowered, active, and diverse TV, radio, social media and online listening audience. Today our guests are Gloria Loring & LaDonna Gatlin. Gloria Loring is the recording artist of the #1 hit song Friends and Lovers; co-composer of television theme songs Diff’rent Strokes and Facts Of Life; an audience favorite as “Liz Chandler” on Days Of Our Lives; spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; the author of five books benefitting people with diabetes; a keynote speaker for corporations and non-profits; and one of few artists to sing two nominated songs on the Academy Awards. As a performer, she toggles from classic rock to standards, from Broadway to pop, in clubs, performing arts centers, symphonies, and casinos. She’s starred in movies of the week, television specials, and theatrical productions, including a national tour of Anything Goes. And she is a cerified yoga instructor! LaDonna Gatlin is the sister of the legendary Gatlin Brothers and a National Speaker Association Hall of Famer. She brings her "family over fame" story to hundreds of thousands of people as an active member of the National Speakers Association and has earned its highest professional designation, the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). In July of 2005, LaDonna was one of five speakers (and the only woman that year) inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame (CPAE Council of Peers Award for Excellence), a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. Her book is entitled THE SONG IN YOU: Finding Your Voice, Redefining Your Life By LaDonna Gatlin & Mike Marino.

Each year the National Speakers Association honors five of its members with the coveted CPAE Award (Council of Peers Award for Excellence). There are only 120 living members who have the CPAE designation. The highlight of the formal dinner on the last night of the conference was the CPAE Awards. I tracked down one of these distinguished speakers after the banquet to find out how it feels to win an Award like this. Susie Vanderlip is a Youth and Family Issues expert from Orange County, California. She created quite a stir when she came onstage to accept her Award in character as a gang member from her schools talk. She transformed before our eyes into the foxy lady she is in real life, resplendent in evening gown and jewelry. Quite a transformation. Susie's latest book 52 Ways to Protect Your Teen presents the realities with which teens across all socio-economic groups are confronted. She addresses drug and alcohol abuse, rape, violence, depression and self-mutilation issues. She wrote the book based on lengthy one-on-one conversations with 25,000 individual teens following her LEGACY OF HOPE® assemblies at their schools and youth conferences. Since 1991, she has presented to one million teens and adults in 47 states and Canada. On Thursday evening her NSA peer's recognized her achievements. Click on the podcast icon below to hear Susie's reaction to the CPAE Award, recorded a few short minutes after the event ended.