All posts in Heroes

Deborah Gardner

By admin | 09/2011 | Adventure, Athletes, Athletes - Other, Baseball, Basketball, BUSINESS, Football, Golf, Great Achievers, Gymnastics, Heroes, Hockey, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation - Non Sports, Negotiation/Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Peak Performance, Sales, SALES / MARKETING, Sales Management, Sales Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Techniques, SPORTS, Strategy, Success, Swimming, Travel | Comments Off

Deborah Gardner has been voted one of the Top 5 Most Requested Speakers by Meeting Professional International and she is considered BEST IN CLASS with Professional Convention Management Association. She is a highly energetic, vibrant and a truly captivating international presenter. As a member of the National Speakers Association, Deborah brings 27 years of experience in the hospitality sales profession to each of her clients. She challenges audiences to think and act in an effort to inspire immediate self-motivation and positive action. Read more…

Tim Daggett

By admin | 08/2011 | BUSINESS, Great Achievers, Gymnastics, Heroes, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Olympians, Overcoming Obstacles, SPORTS | Comments Off

With a perfect 10, Tim clinched the first Olympic gold medal for the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team in modern history. Despite hardship and numerous life threatening injuries, Tim continued to follow his heart and compete in the sport he loved. His desire and perseverence allowed Tim to leave gymnastics on his own terms.as a world-class competitor.Tim is not an ordinary speaker. He adds to his lecture two heart-felt video presentations, plus the awe-inspiring gymnastics demonstration–all of which combine to entertain, captivate and encourage audiences to “go for their gold.” Read more…

Greg Gadson

By admin | 06/2011 | 9/11, BUSINESS, Disability Issues, Great Achievers, Heroes, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Military Leaders, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Overcomers / Adversity, Patriotism, Personal Development, Success | Comments Off

Lieutenant Colonel Greg Gadson has survived the very worst of war, but this highly decorated American soldier has not been defeated by unfortunate circumstance; instead, his life is a portrait of courage in the face of great adversity. Gadson understands that hard work and determination are key factors in overcoming life-altering setbacks. His biggest challenge happened in Iraq when an IED attack led to both of his legs being amputated above the knees. For anyone else, this might have been a defining moment, but he refused to be defined by the proverbial “hail of bullets.” Read more…

THE GENERALS

By admin | 05/2011 | 9/11, American Affairs, Authors, BUSINESS, Defense, Diplomacy, Disaster Preparedness, ECONOMY, Great Achievers, Heroes, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Management, Military Leaders, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Negotiation/Strategy, Patriotism, POLITICS / WORLD AFFAIRS, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork, World Affairs | Comments Off

Scott O’Grady

By admin | 02/2011 | BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Great Achievers, Heroes, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Motivation - Non Sports, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Patriotism, Peak Performance, Teamwork | Comments Off

An American Hero and New York Times Best-selling Author, Air Force fighter pilot, Captain Scott O’Grady was shot down over Bosnia while helping to enforce the NATO no-fly zone in an F-16. Alone and facing death, capture and the elements he discovered within himself the spirit to go on, and relied on the skills learned during a lifetime of preparing for the unthinkable. Even while isolated behind enemy lines, Captain O’Grady remained a member of a carefully drilled team. Read more…

Charlie Plumb

By admin | 01/2011 | Astronauts / Aviators, Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Heroes, HUMAN RESOURCES, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcomers / Adversity, Patriotism, SPORTS, Teamwork | Comments Off

A testament to the strength of the human spirit, Charles Plumb endured the most extreme hardship and used the experience to transform his life in a profound way. In an emotional and inspiring presentation, Plumb tells the story of his survival as a prisoner of war in Vietnam for nearly six years—locked in solitary confinement and routinely tortured in an 8′ x 8′ dirt floor cell. Having overcome loneliness, fear, pain and depression, he puts audiences’ difficulties into perspective and inspires them to meet their own obstacles head-on, no matter how tough they appear. Plumb is a living testimony to how overcoming adversity can propel us beyond self-imposed limits, making us stronger and more confident. He motivates audiences to see the opportunities in the challenges they face and to tap into their inner strength to live life to the fullest. Read more…