tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67488829984586389602024-03-06T00:26:37.243-08:00People Connecting People | The FIVE STAR Blogfivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-27616506892308663212011-12-15T10:10:00.000-08:002011-12-15T10:10:27.546-08:00From the Jeff Hurt Blog: 'Three Conference Speaker Processes that Will Alarm You'Jeff Hurt just posted a great blog, <a href="http://jeffhurtblog.com/2011/12/15/three-conference-speaker-processes-that-will-alarm-free-speaker-report/">'Three Conference Speaker Processes that Will Alarm You'</a>--which brings up some great take aways regarding who makes the final decision when hiring a professional speaker for an event. <br />
What's even more interesting is the finding in the linked <a href="http://jeffhurtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Tagoras-Velvet-Chainsaw-Speaker-Report.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #336699;">The Speaker Report: The Use Of Professional And Industry Speakers In The Meetings Market</span></strong></a>... an indepth look at the speaking industry from how organizations get ideas for whom to hire to how many of those looking for a speaker use a speaker's bureau. <br />
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He takes an interesting look as a futurist into what's in store for 2012 in his <a href="http://jumpthecurve.net/health-care/futurist-jack-uldrichs-predictions-for-2012/">Predictions for 2012</a> on his Jump the Curve blog.<br />
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From Blackout Friday (facial recognition for retailers), free college classes for the unemployed, and politically charged apps, he thankfully doesn't predict the world will end. <br />
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The most interesting of the predictions are virtual grocery stores (which have already been seen in Asia) but will pop up in DC later this year and phone food sensors (developed by two Purdue students) which is an app that detects the type and level of chemicals used on fresh produce. <br />
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What's your prediction for 2012? <br />
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</div>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-71421854046729453132011-12-15T07:48:00.000-08:002011-12-15T07:48:56.227-08:005 Free iPhone Apps for Counting Down ChristmasThe man in the red suit will make an appearance in less than two weeks! Hopefully, you are crossing off your holiday shopping list.<br />
Mashable gives the <a href="http://mashable.com/2011/12/07/countdown-christmas-apps/">Top 5 Free iPhone Apps for Counting Down Christmas</a>... 'The apps range from simple to photo-filled to pet-themed, and are perfect for kids excited about the big day.'<br />
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So fun!fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-91551273364019431602011-12-13T12:49:00.000-08:002011-12-13T12:49:15.890-08:00Join Us January 13th for Breakfast With Roger Crawford<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please join us Friday, January 13th for a COMPLIMENTARY </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Accelerent/The Robert E. Miller Group Breakfast featuring: </span> <br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Roger Crawford</strong>, NCAA Division I Tennis Champion and Hall of Fame for People With Disabilities Honoree</span></div><span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This breakfast is hosted by T<span>he Robert E. Miller Group</span>.</span></div>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-73810894173190441682011-12-12T09:34:00.000-08:002011-12-12T09:34:21.604-08:00Tom Flick Hallmark TestimonialTom Flick recently <span style="font-size: small;">presented at the Hallmark Finance Leadership Forum--the event theme was "Call to Courage" and Tom was the closing speaker for the all-day event. Tom's speech was, '</span><i><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;">far and away'</span></span></i><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">, and according to the folks at Hallmark, the favorite among attendees. </span><br />
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Tim Griffith, CFO of Hallmark Cards, had nothing but wonderful things to say about Tom's speech: <br />
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</div><div align="LEFT">Congratulations, Tom on a job well done! </div><div align="LEFT"><br />
</div><div align="LEFT">Tom has a <a href="http://fivestarspeakersblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/tom-flick-has-new-book-in-works.html">new book in the works</a> that we can't wait to read, and Tom addresses over <strong>100,000 men and women each year</strong> on high performance strategies for leadership, teamwork, change, and personal growth. His passion for raising more effective leaders is achieved by his unique gift to connect with the listener’s heart as well as their head. </div><div align="LEFT"><br />
</div><div align="LEFT">For more on Tom Flick, <span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">or to inquire about his fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480</span><br />
</div><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-71151421087796314722011-12-12T08:45:00.000-08:002011-12-12T08:45:39.284-08:00CNN Hero's: An All Star-TributeDid you happen to catch Anderson Cooper's 'Everyday People Changing the World' special last night? <br />
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute honored the Top 10 Heroes and reveal the 2011 Hero of the Year. This year's Top 10 Heroes include community crusaders from across the globe whose accomplishments range from serving pasta dinners to the poor children of their community to providing wheelchairs to people with disabilities in rural Mexico. <br />
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This year's honorees include: <br />
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<tr><td> <ul><li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/wwsmdvljjntbhwnhbwzlkbtyfzbmdqdtdfvhsdvwvddvvv_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Eddie Canales</a> - supporting high school football players who've suffered spinal cord injuries </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/vkhzfpvyyjqnckjcnkmvdnqtrmnzfbfqfrpcgfpkpffppk_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Taryn Davis</a> - supporting a community of young military widows </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/hsspvbqffhlzdshdzsmqjzlgnmzpvrvlvnbdwvbsbvvbbc_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sal Dimiceli</a> -helping people get back on their feet financially </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/qvsrmswddpjtcvpctvhwytjbnhtrmqmjmnscfmsvsmmssf_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Derreck Kayongo</a> - collecting partially used hotel soaps to reprocess for communities in need </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/jtrkbjrnnqzwptqpwtfrcwzdsfwkbhbzbsjpmbjtjbbjjq_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Diane Latiker</a> - providing recreational activities for her troubled Chicago neighborhood</li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/ughkhwqccpzsjgpjsgmqvszdymskhbhzhywjfhwgwhhwwm_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Robin Lim</a> - helping women in Indonesia have a healthy pregnancy and birth </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/vkrzfpvyyjqnckjcnkmvdnqtrmnzfbfqfrpcgfpkpffppy_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Patrice Millet</a> - assisting the Haitian youth with his nonprofit soccer program </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/gcnpcgymmljdfklfdknysdjhwndpcqcjcwgftcgkgccgkw_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bruno Serato</a> - serving free pasta dinners to poor children </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/ysbtsqlvvbpnwfbwnfclynpzmcntsrspsmqwgsqfqssqfs_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Richard St. Denis</a> - providing hundreds of wheelchairs to people with disabilities in rural Mexico </li>
<li><a href="http://mail.ecs-kc.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.access.cnn.com/zrlqrpmffwgkcbwckbdmvkgtzdkqrjrgrzpclrpbprrpbm_gkkynclyt.html" style="color: #004276; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Amy Stokes</a> - connecting teenagers in South Africa with volunteer mentors</li>
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For more on these hero's and many more, go to <a href="http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/index.html">CNN's hero page here</a>. <br />
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To help keep marketers on track, Hubspot brings us<a href="http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/29508/9-Ways-to-Sabotage-Your-Holiday-Marketing-Campaign.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HubSpot+(HubSpot)&utm_content=Google+Reader"> 9 Ways to NOT Sabatoge Your Holiday Campaign</a>.<br />
from not forgetting about New Year's Eve to using e-cards or cool apps.<br />
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<a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-80182998134068693452011-12-08T08:44:00.000-08:002011-12-08T08:44:54.221-08:00Drs. Kevin and Jackie Freiberg: 'Nanovation'<div style="text-align: left;">Drs Kevin and Jackie Freiberg bring us their latest book, 'Nanovation', a leaders “how to” on innovation and execution and how to lead in an era of uncertainty. It is now available in bookstores. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">With a new book comes their keynote: Leading Innovation in an Era of Uncertainty. Create a</div><div style="text-align: left;"> culture where teams are hungry for change and inspired to find innovative ways to overcome</div><div style="text-align: left;"> challenges—from reducing costs, to improving quality, to collaborating with new stakeholders. You</div><div style="text-align: left;"> will get innovation strategies for collaborating, thinking creatively, turning liabilities into assets, and</div><div style="text-align: left;"> finding ideas beyond your industry.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Freiberg's are also bestselling authors of 'NUTS! Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success'; it's sequel, 'GUTS!; BOOM! 7 Timeless choices for inspiring leadership and accountability'.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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a super snazzy infographic to give us the top trending Twitter topics of 2011.<br />
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See it here: <a href="http://mashable.com/2011/12/06/top-twitter-trends-2011/">http://mashable.com/2011/12/06/top-twitter-trends-2011/</a><br />
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While Justin Bieber-fever dominated Twitterland--the folks at What the Trend analyzed over 200,000 hashtags to compile an indepth look at what the world Tweeted about in 2011. <br />
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The infographic includes everything from movies and TV shows to sports and news. <br />
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What was your favorite Tweetrend?fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-30066559017779833582011-12-06T11:24:00.000-08:002011-12-06T11:24:31.829-08:00TED Speaks: Brene Brown, 'The Power of Vulneribility'Love <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html">this speech by Brene Brown</a>, who studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In this very poignant and albeit hilarious speech at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.<br />
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Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston <a href="http://www.sw.uh.edu/main/home.php" target="_blank">Graduate College of Social Work</a>. She has spent the past ten years studying vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. She spent the first five years of her decade-long study focusing on shame and empathy, and is now using that work to explore a concept that she calls 'Wholeheartedness'.<br />
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For more on Brene Brown, <span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">or to inquire about her fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-10538291994206440402011-12-06T10:46:00.000-08:002011-12-06T10:46:42.626-08:00When Speaking to a Group, Are You in Control?Thought this was a great read by the Assessment Business Center blog--'Are You in Control When You Speak to a Group?'. I thought it warranted great tips for those who are both professional speakers and those who's professional speaking career was the toast they gave at their brothers wedding..and everyone in between.<br />
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The article makes some great points--that you're never to good to ignore the fundamentals of good speaking, whether you've made 50 speeches for 50,000.<br />
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Audiences these days are used to 'slick media' and are harsh critics when it comes to marginal presentations. <br />
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What do you do to keep it fresh? <br />
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Read more here: <a href="http://assessmentbusinesscenter.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/speaking-with-authority/">http://assessmentbusinesscenter.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/speaking-with-authority/</a>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-89647935718316375452011-12-05T16:30:00.000-08:002011-12-05T17:06:53.806-08:00Dr. John Izzo: Stepping Up With His New BookDr. John Izzo is a leading business leadership expert, a bestselling author, and a community leader. He consults and advises some of the most admired companies in the world, teaches at major universities, conducts leading edge research on workplace values, and has spoken to more than one million people across the globe from Brazil to Russia, from New York to London.<br />
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His client organizations range from high tech to high touch, hotels to hospitals, and government agencies to entrepreneurial start-ups.<br />
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Izzo’s latest book, '<strong>Stepping Up: How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything'</strong> offers inspiration and practical advice on how ordinary people can step up and make a difference in work, family, community or the world. Filled with moving stories of how ordinary people accomplished extraordinary feats the book challenges each of us to step up and create change. He shows how leaders<br />
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For more on Dr. Izzo, <span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">or to inquire about his fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-39620899538316825872011-12-05T07:26:00.000-08:002011-12-05T07:39:21.650-08:00Dr. Marshall Goldsmith Named Winner of the 2011 Thinkers50 Leadership AwardOver the past decade, the prestigious, bi-annual Thinkers50 ranking (sponsored by the Harvard Business Review) has served the global business community by showcasing the top business thinkers on the planet. <br />
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This week in London, internationally acclaimed executive educator, coach and author, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, was named winner of the 2011 Thinkers50 Leadership Award – as the World’s Most Influential Leadership Thinker. Along with being recognized as the #1 Leadership Thinker, Marshall was ranked #7 on the list of the world’s Top 50 Business Thinkers. <br />
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"Marshall Goldsmith is singularly persuasive, networked, and energetic. In the crowded leadership sphere, he is fixed on changing the practice of leaders for the better rather than the neatness of his theories," said Thinkers50 co-founder Stuart Crainer.<br />
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Goldsmith, a world authority on helping successful leaders get even better, is the million-selling author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers 'MOJO' and 'What Got You Here Won’t Get You There' – winner of the Harold Longman Award for Business Book of the Year. He received his Ph.D. from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management (where he was recognized in 2010 as one of the school’s 100 distinguished graduates) and teaches executive education at Dartmouth’s Tuck School.<br />
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For more on Marshall Goldsmith <span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">or to inquire about his fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-67634472119402628172011-12-01T10:01:00.000-08:002011-12-01T10:01:08.005-08:00Tom Flick Has New Book in the WorksWe so enjoyed meeting Tom Flick at our showcase--he is an inspiration to all that he comes into contact with. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVN16ORdA6xmycNd3i4by89hRrrJH6W_cQomB8gjip3Tu4NNm3qkMiM1nIzdXcnX8iYymGOOaaGGBIQyJ6ilslpxLOuk4tIW6udNGB99W1QP_IPWo7uJWzFnIYipxY1W-u_-kh3sh-MQ/s1600/Tom%252520Flick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVN16ORdA6xmycNd3i4by89hRrrJH6W_cQomB8gjip3Tu4NNm3qkMiM1nIzdXcnX8iYymGOOaaGGBIQyJ6ilslpxLOuk4tIW6udNGB99W1QP_IPWo7uJWzFnIYipxY1W-u_-kh3sh-MQ/s1600/Tom%252520Flick.jpg" /></a>Many have been anxiously awaiting for Flick to write a book, and the good news is that it is in the works and should be coming out in the Spring of 2012. He is also co-authoring a book with John Kotter which will be a great follow up to his first release. <br />
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Congrats Tom! The FIVE STAR team can't wait for your read! <br />
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Flick is a former Rose Bowl Champion, Pac-10 Conference “Player of the Year” and successful NFL quarterback for seven seasons. Since 1989, he has delivered over 3000 presentations, to a who’s-who list of clients that includes <em>Starbucks, Microsoft, American Express, Boeing, Ritz-Carlton, Shell Oil, Hallmark Cards, NASA and the US Army Rangers </em>to name just a few. <br />
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Personally, Tom addresses over 100,000 men and women each year on high performance strategies for leadership, teamwork, change, and personal growth. His passion for raising more effective leaders is achieved by his unique gift to connect with the listener’s heart as well as their head. <br />
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His most highly requested topics are: '<strong>At the Heart of Leadership' </strong><em>(Leadership, Vision, Sales, Communication) </em>and '<strong>Get to Your "Go" Side' </strong><em>(Change, Sales, Customer Service). </em><br />
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<a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: #0099cc;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a> | <a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: #0099cc;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a> | 913.648.6480fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-50233553531905580892011-11-30T10:47:00.000-08:002011-11-30T12:54:37.605-08:00Mark Devolder: Standing O and Top 5 Management Speaker NominationHuge congratulations to Change Management speaker Mark Devolder who received a standing ovation when he recently spoke to 90 of Bogota, Colombia's Top CEO's and prepared them for the implementation of the new Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. <br />
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To add to the excitement, DeVolder has been nominated once again for the Speakers Platform Top5, which recognizes the top five speakers within ten popular speaking areas. <br />
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<span style="color: black;">Mark received a Top5 Speaker for Change Management in both 2010 and 2011. This year, DeVolder is nominated in the Management/Business category.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="HomeCopy"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">For more information, or to inquire about Mark Devolder's fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span></span></span></div>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-32481615167013262802011-11-30T10:34:00.000-08:002011-11-30T12:57:50.223-08:00Great New Video from Aaron DavisAaron Davis just launched a great new video with Johnny Schrunk--'How to Help Entrepreneur's Through Mobile Marketing'. <br />
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Both Davis and Schrunk talk about the law of attraction, just how powerful it is, and how to reach as many people as possible through your message via mobile marketing. <br />
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Watch <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BzTytSoc5w">their video</a> for some time saving techniques that everyone (not just entrepreneurs) could use! <br />
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<span class="HomeCopy">Davis is known as “The Enthusiator” because of his contagious enthusiasm to equip others to perform like champions. His powerful and high-energy presentations are interactive, fresh and yet simple so that anyone can use his tips and techniques to attain greater success professionally and personally</span><br />
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<span class="HomeCopy">Aaron is not just a speaker 'telling' other companies and individuals how to succeed, he's in the trenches everyday as the President of his own consulting firm, ADP, Inc. and understands firsthand what it takes to perform like a champion. </span><br />
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<span class="HomeCopy"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">For more information, or to inquire about Aaron Davis' fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span></span>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-35094628443675459152011-11-29T09:20:00.000-08:002011-11-29T09:20:11.935-08:00Chip Bell: Texas Sized Showcase MinglingRounding out our showcase was the ever charismatic Chip Bell--who, if you remember, made us giggle with glee and LOL this summer on one of our <a href="http://fivestarspeakersblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/speaker-profile-chip-bell.html">weekly speaker calls.</a> With a heart as big as Texas and a Texas sized accent, the FIVE STAR team couldn't wait to meet him in person.<br />
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Bell worked the crowd during our showcase lunch break, mingling with our clients and chit chatting about the day. I thought that was very representative of how he would be at a speaking engagement--hands on.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9ccniVjcFBCBQSJ_pZ2oAmResQ6-koKU7EqdVu6dfeNLQbqW0BRY5a7TtKa_jTbJtAIkKSgTRHv3tDBEE4NXqY_3PoGf85AFmABCrvohbLU2IcIjxrnPCSwBSy0DeaWb90ivoM20RVM/s1600/Chip+Bell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9ccniVjcFBCBQSJ_pZ2oAmResQ6-koKU7EqdVu6dfeNLQbqW0BRY5a7TtKa_jTbJtAIkKSgTRHv3tDBEE4NXqY_3PoGf85AFmABCrvohbLU2IcIjxrnPCSwBSy0DeaWb90ivoM20RVM/s200/Chip+Bell.jpg" width="149" /></a>Most recently, <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Chip Bell Group</span> </span> </span>was ranked number 14 in the North American category of <i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Independent Consultants/Trainers/Coaches</span></i> in their <b><i>Leadership 500</i></b> ranking. The <b><i>Leadership 500</i></b> is an annual ranking of the best individuals, teams, and organizations in leadership development practices and employee motivation-productivity.<br />
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His latest book, <span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Wired and Dangerous: How Your Customers Have Changed and What to Do About It'</strong>, with John R. Patterson, is currently on the <i>Inc. Magazine</i> top 25 best-selling books list. It is also the #1 best-selling customer service book on Amazon.com. </span><br />
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When asked what made him stand out from other keynotes, he replied 'I have fun with the audience, I'm engaging and well prepared...and I'm darn good looking!'. Chip also says his favorite group to speak to is 'the after lunch time group', which alludes to his enthusiasm and energy level.<br />
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For more on Chip, go here: <a href="http://bureau.espeakers.com/5str/speaker.php?sid=19186&showreturntoresults=true"><span style="color: #0099cc;">http://bureau.espeakers.com/5str/speaker.php?sid=19186&showreturntoresults=true</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">For more information, or to inquire about Chip Bell's fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-26293378701407153632011-11-28T10:21:00.000-08:002011-11-28T10:24:04.344-08:00Dee Wallace and FIVE STAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvFKBaVbHyyWOWXMNqCnwxD-sS6AWw4rSU-IN5DspWHx2_jtQOC2A-Hlx66qgPV_hC6flG4wD5ZsykUpDGwmosNp6dOsj5KVT201c2r9ngR7AswAYBYyXy2b1SNhGNQrvZTOqfvXXso8/s1600/deewallace.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvFKBaVbHyyWOWXMNqCnwxD-sS6AWw4rSU-IN5DspWHx2_jtQOC2A-Hlx66qgPV_hC6flG4wD5ZsykUpDGwmosNp6dOsj5KVT201c2r9ngR7AswAYBYyXy2b1SNhGNQrvZTOqfvXXso8/s320/deewallace.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"> Thanks to Dee Wallace for stopping by the FIVE STAR offices last Wednesday! </div><br />
FIVE STAR Team L to R: James Bauchum, Dee Wallace, Charlotte Raybourn, Kasey Klugman, Jennifer Cook, Mary Anne McNeish, Glenna Beytien, CEO Steve Gardner and Sarah Whitten, front row.fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-6786461735053514662011-11-28T09:15:00.000-08:002011-11-30T13:00:06.168-08:00Showcase Speaker Profile: Jim Jacobus, CSPJim Jacobus is just one of those people who lights up a room. While joking about his son's college pranks and wondering where in the world he could get a few Snicker's bars for his presentation (luckily I had a few stashed in my car, don't ask) you'll find Jacobus to be about the nicest guy on earth. <br />
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For almost two decades Jim Jacobus, CSP has shared that message with his audiences around the world. For at least one brief moment each of us has experienced the incredible potential that lies inside. Some experience it more often than others and some for longer periods of time. But every one of us has experienced it and long to make it an every day occurrence.<br />
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Jacobus is an international expert on extraordinary performance or what it would take for us individually and collectively, personally or professionally, to experience our immense potential. He is a trusted resource for organizations looking to get maximum results in today's competitive environment. What does it take to be considered an expert in performance? How about the following for starters?<br />
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Jacobus is not only a world-class speaker...but is the 6 times Chrysler National Long Drive regional champion with a personal best in competition of 426 yards! WOAH.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">For more information, or to inquire about Jim Jacobus' fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span><br />
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In 2010, sales topped <strong>1 BILLION dollars</strong>, and I laugh at the thought of all my friends shopping in secret in their cubes/offices/workspaces today. <br />
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Mashable takes a peek into the <a href="http://mashable.com/2011/11/27/cyber-monday-history/">smartest online marketing campaign of all time</a>. <br />
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Nerd Alert: Check out their super cool infographic.fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-17279259411112372702011-11-28T08:36:00.000-08:002011-11-28T08:36:09.010-08:00A Holiday Visit with Dee WallaceThe FIVE STAR team was lucky enough to have Kansas City native and award winning actress Dee Wallace stop by our offices just before our Thanksgiving vacation!<br />
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The ever inspirational Dee, spoke to us about her must-read book, 'Bright Light', her latest project with Rob Zombie, 'The Lords of Salem' and her words of wisdom about life, love and being the best that we can be. <br />
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Dee is not only an accomplished actress and author, but an amazing motivational speaker! <br />
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To learn more about Dee Wallace, go here: <a href="http://bureau.espeakers.com/5str/speaker.php?sid=16110&showreturntoresults=true"><span style="color: #0099cc;">http://bureau.espeakers.com/5str/speaker.php?sid=16110&showreturntoresults=true</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">For more information, or to inquire about Dee Wallace's fees & availability, go here: </span><a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | </span><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> | 913.648.6480 </span><br />
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<tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top" width="781"><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-small;">This Thanksgiving don't just gobble up your turkey, tators & pumpkin pie... hop aboard the </span><span style="color: #666633; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-small;"><b>gravy train</b></span><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-small;"> with FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers!</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #663300; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-small;">We know it's that time of year to give thanks, spend time with family & friends & (over) eat some amazing food... but it's also a great time to wrap up the calendar year and focus on how you'll grow your business as we enter a new year!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #663300; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-small;">Check out a few of the amazing FIVE STAR business growth speakers below. Perhaps one may be the perfect ingredient to your gravy success train! All aboard! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/espeakers/4257/Steven-S-Little.html"><span style="color: #666633;">STEVEN S. LITTLE</span></a></b>: Despite the ongoing challenges of an often choppy economic recovery, growth-oriented leaders everywhere are once again eager to learn about new and better ways to build their businesses. Steven S. Little can help! .</span> <span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt;"><b>Fee:</b> $10,000<br />
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</tbody> </table>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-85780940966542946922011-11-22T11:16:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:16:20.601-08:00Why Not Bring the Pro Football Hall of Fame to Your Next Meeting?Last month, FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers excitedly announced the launch of their partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and our exclusivity as the official speakers bureau for the Hall of Fame.<br />
Football season is really heating up and fresh on the minds of many. Why not bring a triad of Hall of Famer inductees to speak at your next meeting? <br />
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The speakers will be supported with a multi-media video screens and interactive format where audience members will be able to ask the Hall of Famers questions on topics including motivation, leadership, team building, risk management and communications.<br />
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FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers is one of the country’s leading speakers bureaus for athletes, celebrities, keynote speakers, and trainers. With more than 23 years and over 18,000 events in their experience, FIVE STAR’s clientele is vast, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to non-profits, governmental agencies, associations and educational institutions, nationally and internationally.<br />
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For information regarding the Pro Football Hall of Famers availability, please contact FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers here: <a href="mailto:fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com"><span style="color: #0099cc;">fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com</span></a> | <a href="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/"><span style="color: #0099cc;">http://www.fivestarspeakers.com</span></a>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6748882998458638960.post-2571009805707873092011-11-21T12:44:00.000-08:002011-11-21T12:44:45.379-08:00From Am Ex Open Forum: 8 Legendary Business Predictions that Missed the MarkEver have a great idea shot down that you knew would make a difference? We all have. <br />
From Microsoft's take on the smart phone (that it would never take off) and that Japanese automakers <br />
would fail in the US market, to overnight parcel delivery not being feasible and copiers not being useful, sometimes we have to take our ideas to the next level.<br />
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Check out these predictions from <a href="http://www.openforum.com/articles/8-legendary-business-predictions-that-missed-the-mark?cid=em-openf-SBweekly-20111115-06&extlink=em-openf-SBweekly-20111115-06">Am Ex Open Forum.</a>fivestarspeakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646684812218545538noreply@blogger.com0