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President Bush as Motivational Speaker

November 10, 2009

Last month I was interviewed by Slate.com to comment on President George W. Bush’s prospects of becoming a successful motivational speaker. (See “Talk Good Now: Motivational Speaking Advice for George W. Bush”). I predicted he’d do as well as any former President. You do that job for eight years and your going to have a [...]

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Working With Generation Y

October 31, 2009

For the last 16 years I’ve been a full-time motivational speaker for teens and young adults and have presented for hundreds of thousands of Gen-Y’ers. I have watched this generation grow and evolve and have observed them transition to the workplace. Here are a few thoughts for businesses and managers who employee this generation: 1. [...]

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Leadership Training for Middle School Students

October 26, 2009

Townsend Junior High School brought me in today to facilitate a leadership training program for students. First I led a group of peer tutors through a team-building activity to teach them the importance of caring and dedication to their fellow students. This was followed by a five hour leadership training workshop with student council officers. [...]

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From Camp to Career: The Impact of Leadership Camp

October 25, 2009

Recently I was interviewed by the Alliance For Student Activities for an article on the merits of going to leadership camp. Here’s the link: From Camp to Career: The Impact of Leadership Camp

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Scott Quoted In Slate Magazine

October 24, 2009

Here’s a link to the story I’m quoted in in Slate Magazine: “Talk Good Now: Motivational Speaking Advice for George W. Bush”

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How President Bush Can Become An Effective Motivational Speaker

October 22, 2009

Yesterday I was interviewed by Slate Magazine for my thoughts on how President Bush can succeed as a motivational speaker. He’s scheduled to give his first presentation on Monday at the “Get Motivated! Business Seminar” in Fort Worth, Texas. As a motivational speaker myself, I know that fame goes a long way in my industry. [...]

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Keynoting for the Southern Association of Student Councils

October 19, 2009

I’m getting ready to fly back to Calfornia after a day of programs for the Southern Association of Students Councils. This is an organization made of up educators and students from all over the Southern United States who focus on planning activities for high school students. I was brought in to be their motivational speaker. [...]

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Wanting To Versus Having To

October 18, 2009

We all know that success takes hard work. The greatest people in history reinforced their talent with thousands of hours of practice. We do need to catch a lucky break. Practice prepares us for when it comes. To put in that kind of time, it’s important to be doing something you really want to do. Passion [...]

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Motivational Speaker for Healthcare Professionals

October 12, 2009

Last Friday I keynoted a fantastic event in Indianapolis. It was “Staff Day,” a large staff appreciation function for the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County. These folks are on the front lines fighting H1N1 and overseeing the health of the entire county. Another great group to speak to.

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Speaking in Chicago

October 6, 2009

I just finished a presentation in Chicago for ISSA Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association.  Imagine 14,000 people (quite a bit less at my session!) who specialize in facilities maintainance, cleaning and janitorial services. Like so many other industries, they’re feeling the impact of the economy, so I spoke to them about resilience and overcome adversity. A [...]

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