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Eric Boles

By admin | 01/2012 | Athletes, BUSINESS, Change, Coaches, Communication, Corporate Culture, Courage, Customer Service, Diversity, Ethics / Values, Fitness, Football, Management, Motivation, Peak Performance, Personal Development, Relationships, Retail, Sales Strategy, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork, Training, Vision, Workforce Issues | Comments Off

Eric Boles is the president of The Game Changers Inc., a training and development company dedicated to maximizing the human asset. Through assessment, consulting, coaching and corporate training, The Game Changers Inc. has set the standard for helping organizations enhance their culture and develop greater levels of commitment and performance. Eric is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and consultant for some of the most recognized and respected organizations in the world. Eric presents his inspiring and challenging insights and strategies to thousands of men and women each year. Read more…

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…

Mike Ditka

By admin | 01/2011 | Athletes, BUSINESS, Coaches, Football, Inspiration, Leadership, Management, MISCELLANEOUS, Motivation, Peak Performance, Personal Development, SPORTS, Teamwork | Comments Off

Legendary NFL player and coach Mike Ditka understands the mental attitude necessary for success. In his first year in the NFL, he caught 56 passes for the Chicago Bears and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Twenty years later he returned to the Bears as head coach, guiding the team to six NFC title games and a Super Bowl victory. Twice named Coach of the Year, Ditka is one of only two athletes to have won Super Bowl rings as head coach, assistant coach and player. Today, Ditka shares his team-building skills and drive to be the best with audiences across the country. Read more…

Brian Billick

By admin | 01/2011 | Athletes, BUSINESS, Coaches, Football, HUMAN RESOURCES, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, SPORTS, Teambuilding, Teamwork | Comments Off

From 1999-2007, Brian Billick served as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, a new franchise with some of the youngest players in NFL history. In his first year as head coach, Billick guided the Ravens to their first non-losing season (8-8), and in 2000, he led the Ravens to a decisive 34-7 Super Bowl XXXV victory over the New York Giants. Currently an analyst for FOX TV Sports and a contributor to the NFL Network, Billick shares his methods for bringing teams together to focus on achieving common goals. Author of several books including Competitive Leadership: Twelve Principles for Success (with Dr. James A. Peterson) and More Than A Game: The Glorious Present and Uncertain Future of the NFL (with Michael MacCambridge), Billick’s engaging presentations challenge us all to strive for a “we” environment that holds everyone on a team accountable in the pursuit of victory. An expert motivator, NFL coach and strategist, for over 30 years Brian Billick has demonstrated an exceptional ability to take individual players to their highest potential, while keeping his teams unified and focused. Read more…

Archie Manning

By admin | 01/2011 | Athletes, BUSINESS, Football, Inspiration, Leadership, MISCELLANEOUS, Motivation, Peak Performance, SPORTS, Success, Teamwork | Comments Off

When people think of Archie Manning,they think football. But Archie’s appeal transcends his athletic achievements. People far and wide have been inspired by his warm personality, his drive and sense of humor.

Manning was recently selected as one of 10 outstanding New Orleanians by Family Service of Greater New Orleans and named Hornblower of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America (New Orleans Chapter). He currently serves in public relations and consulting capacities for several local, regional and national companies. He hosts four Archie Manning Cystic Fibrosis benefit golf tournaments in Louisiana and Mississippi and is active in a wide variety of charitable and civic causes.

In honor of the Mannings’ college football accomplishments, the Sugar Bowl has created the Manning Award to go to the nation’s best college quarterback. Read more…

Rocky Bleier

By admin | 01/2011 | Athletes, Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Football, Great Achievers, Inspiring Lives, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, SPORTS, Success, Teamwork | Comments Off

Rocky Bleier embodies heroism, determination, teamwork, and leadership. After being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968, Bleier was drafted by the U.S. Army to fight in Vietnam. Told he would never walk again after receiving severe wounds, he bravely rehabilitated himself to condition for re-entry into the NFL. Defeating all odds, Bleier regained his running back position on the Steelers’ squad. The winner of four Super Bowl championships, he continues to inspire audiences and peers alike. The hard lessons Rocky Bleier learned early in life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals have paid off after football. Some of those lessons are described in the popular book on his life, Fighting Back, and on an ABC-TV movie of the week by the same name. In a captivating presentation, motivational speaker Rocky Bleier defines what it takes to succeed in times of change, conquer insurmountable odds, and become an extraordinary achiever. Through his story of courage and determination, he motivates audiences to reach for their goals, despite all obstacles. Read more…