Boosting Your Bottom Line
What a Bike Can Teach you About Growing Your Business
We all learned how to ride a bike as a kid. But when it comes to owning and growing a business, many of us just hop on and hope that we can make it work well – without even understanding how all the parts and pieces work together! In this keynote, I will take a fresh, unique approach to explaining how a business actually works – and use a bike to demonstrate this powerful metaphor. A business is actually very similar to a bike in many ways. I will share with you how the bike relates to your business and how you can “tune-up” your business just as you would a bike. Once you experience this unique presentation you will never look at a bike – or your business – in the same way. You’ll understand exactly what you need to do to improve your business and grow your bottom line results.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Recognize that a bike is a perfect metaphor for a business.
- See the power in understanding how all the different parts of a business must work well and work together.
- Understand how a business works and how to diagnose any problem or issue.
- Know what it takes to win the race and how to get your bike in perfect racing condition.
The Power of Purpose
How a Purpose-Driven Business can Change the World
Many businesses are designed to support their owners, shareholders and team members. Their primary goal is to provide high-quality products and exceptional service to its customers. A solid business approach. But what if you could create a business that had a larger purpose? What if you could use your business as an engine for change? Would that excite you? Would that energize your team? Would you be fulfilled like never before? I will share compelling stories about how business owners are doing just that – and experiencing life-changing results from and through their business.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Understand the power that comes from having a purpose greater than yourself.
- Recognize that your current business may just be the most powerful engine you could use to do good in the world.
- Know how to get started with a commitment to make a difference.
- Use the time you spend in your business to make the world a better place.
Leadership Lessons from Lance
The 12 Things we Must Learn from the Fall of a Champion
Everyone familiar with the Tour de France and professional cycling knows Lance Armstrong. While no longer a pillar or strength or a champion of courage, Lance has provided us with many lessons we can and must learn from his rise to fame and fall from grace. During this keynote, I will outline the 12 most powerful lessons that every business leader must take away from Lance’s career. The lessons are powerful, impactful and may hit close to home.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Recognize the powerful messages and learnings from his personal misgivings.
- Apply these lessons to yourself and your organization before they happen to you.
- Own the responsibility for insuring these things never happen in your organization.
- Gain a true benefit from what appears to be a sad case of greed and dishonesty.
7 Keys to a Winning Team
Positioning your People to Power Your Business
If you hope to achieve Excellence in your business, you must first create a Winning Team that will help you get there. The most powerful form of leverage in any business is the power that comes from having the right people on your team. Your people provide the power to drive your business forward faster. As a business owner or key leader, you must understand how to gain the maximum leverage and power from everyone on your team. This keynote is designed to give you the 7 Keys to Creating that Winning Team. I will cover each of the 7 keys, share practical examples, explore creative approaches and introduce some powerful, new ideas.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Grasp the power, clarity and focus to energize your team.
- Know the 7 Specific things you MUST do to create a Winning Team.
- Be deliberate and specific in your approach to building your Winning Team.
- Know what truly motivates people to give you their best efforts.
Know What Business You Are REALLY In
How to determine your REAL Value Proposition and Bring it To Life
Every business has a Value Proposition. It is why your customer exchange their money for your products or services. But the truth is most business owners do not really know what their Value Proposition is because they do not know what business they are REALLY in. In this Keynote, I will lay out a framework for determining and recognizing your true Value Proposition and will show you how to create the necessary alignment throughout your business to deliver on your promise to your customer every day.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Apply the strategic thinking necessary to determine your Value Proposition.
- Recognize the subtle, unique differentiators that set successful businesses apart from others.
- See clearly the alignment necessary to deliver your Value Proposition to your customers on a daily basis.
- Inspire change in your organization that will ultimately benefit your customers.
You Name the Topic
You share your Biggest Challenge or Most Important Topic
If you have a specific challenge, issue or opportunity in your business or organization, chances are I can help deliver a powerful, motivating presentation to help you resolve it or make progress towards your goal. Let’s talk about your greatest need and I’ll help you get the job done!