Book Me for Your Event

The kind of speaker audiences hope for but rarely get.”

–Ted Dekker
New York Times Bestselling Author

I understand the challenge of finding just the right speaker. In my prior role as the CEO of Thomas Nelson, I was responsible for hundreds of events, from small corporate training sessions to large, arena-size, multi-day conferences.

I quickly realized that success of an event came down to the quality of the speakers. If they hit it out of the park, we had a great event. If they didn’t, well … we had a not-so-great event.

Like you, I found myself spending hours researching speakers, to make sure we had just the right fit. My hope is that this page will make it easy for you to get the information you need to make the best decision possible.

Thanks for stopping by. Thanks also for considering me. I am honored.

An Overview of this Page

This page provides an overview of what I have to offer, along with a taste of what you can expect. You can click on the links below to take you directly to the relevant sections.

If you want to check my availability for your event, or if you have some questions before proceeding further, please click here:

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What You Can Expect

Here’s what you can expect from me and my team:

  1. Prompt, professional replies to your phone calls and email messages.
  2. A personal phone consultation with me prior to your event, so I can better understand how I can best serve you and your audience.
  3. An announcement about your event on my blog and social media channels. (This assumes that your event is open to the public and you want additional visibility for it.)
  4. A custom resource page, exclusively created for your attendees. It will include the slides I used in the presentation, along with links to books, articles, and other resources I believe will be helpful.
  5. A quick follow-up communication after the event, to make sure I met your expectations. (I also want to know how you think I can improve.)

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A Little Bit About Me

I have been speaking publicly for more than 25 years and have keynoted more than 100 events. I have also appeared on more than 100 television shows, including several on ABC, NBC, CBS, and CNN. I have also appeared on more than 1,000 syndicated and local radio shows.

I have spent most of my career in the book publishing industry, most recently as the CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the seventh largest book publisher in the United States and the largest provider of inspirational live events in the world. I still serve as the company’s Chairman.

I now devote most of my time to writing and speaking. My blog is the top leadership blog in the world, with more than 300,000 visitors a month. My podcast gets more than 92,000 downloads a month. In addition, more than 70,000 people subscribe to my daily updates. I also have more than 120,000 followers on Twitter and 15,000 “fans” on Facebook.

I have written four books, one of which landed on the New York Times bestseller list where it stayed for seven months. My newest book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, was just published.

I have been happily married to my wife, Gail, for thirty-four years. We have five daughters, four grandsons, and three granddaughters. We live outside of Nashville, Tennessee. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and golfing.

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My Video Clips

I speak in corporations, non-profits, and faith-based organizations. Here’s a taste of me speaking in front of various audiences.

A Short Demo Video

This is a quick demo video:

In a Corporate Environment

Here are some examples of me speaking in a corporate context.

You can find even more video clips by clicking here.

In a Faith-Based Environment

Here are some examples of me speaking in a faith-based context.

You can find even more video clips by clicking here.

Though my spiritual life is important to me, the expression of it is not right for every context. I get that and am happy to dial it up, down, or off—depending on what you want to accomplish.

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My Most Requested Topics

I speak on topics related to leadership, life balance, productivity, and social media. I will customize my presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs. My goal is to facilitate the outcome you want to create.

My most requested topics include the following ones. Keep in mind that I can present these as a keynote or a workshop. Also, I have a half-day, and in some cases, full-day seminar version.

Platform
Platform: In today’s hyper-noisy world, it is hard to get anyone’s attention. You need a platform to be seen and heard. Thankfully, it’s never been easier. In this presentation, I discuss how to use social media to build your brand, decrease your marketing costs, and increase your impact.
Creating Your Personal Life Plan
Creating Your Personal Life Plan: Few people have a plan for their life. Most are passive spectators, watching their life unfold, one day at a time. In this presentation, I explain how to go from reactive to proactive and develop a plan for accomplishing those priorities that matter most.
Shift
Shift: Everything is changing: the economy, demographics, social media—and what our teams expect from us as leaders. In this presentation, I outline seven changes leaders must make to be effective in a post-modern world. We can’t go back to the way things were. This is the New Normal.
Social Media for Busy Leaders
Social Media for Busy Leaders: Social media may be the greatest leadership tool ever invented. In this presentation, I explain how these new technologies can provide an opportunity to gain insight, show initiative, extend your influence, deepen your impact, and demonstrate integrity.
How to Shave 10 Hours Off Your Work Week
How to Shave 10 Hours Off Your Work Week: Almost everyone I know complains about how much they are working. In this presentation, I explain how to maximize your productivity, make room for those activities that matter most, and reclaim your life. It is easier than you think!
How to Go Further, Faster
How to Go Further, Faster: Now you can speed up the process, avoid the common mistakes, and keep from reinventing the wheel. In this presentation I share three keys for going the distance and getting to your destination faster. This works for both individuals and teams.
The Importance of the Leader’s Heart
The Importance of the Leader’s Heart: Your impact as a leader does not primarily depend on your experience, knowledge, or skills. It comes from your heart. In this presentation, I provide three reasons why you must guard your heart and five practical ways to cultivate it.
The Five Marks of Authentic Leadership
The Five Marks of Authentic Leadership: Most people define leadership as influence. But leadership is so much more. In this presentation, I share the five marks of authentic leadership: insight, initiative, influence, impact, and integrity—and why you need all five to lead effectively.

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What Others Are Saying

Here is what a few other event sponsors said after I spoke for them. These are just quick excerpts. The full text is in the column on the right-hand side of this page.

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My Upcoming Engagements

Please note: These dates are subject to change without notice. Please check the event web site before you make plans to attend.

  Date Topic / Event Details City / More Info
+ 06/07/2012
09:00–10:00 a.m.
Keynote: “Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World New York City, NY
  Event: BlogWorld & New Media Expo NY Public Event
Sponsor: BlogWorld Register to attend
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York City, NY 10001
USA
Get more information
+ 06/14/2012
12:45-02:00 p.m.
Workshop: 7 Keys to Writing a Killer Blog Post Memphis, TN
  Event: International Shelby Conference
Sponsor: Shelby Systems
Venue: Memphis Marriott Downtown
250 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+ 06/14/2012
08:30-09:00 a.m.
Keynote: “The Importance of the Leader’s Heart Memphis, TN
  Event: International Shelby Conference Public Event
Sponsor: Shelby Systems Register to attend
Venue: Memphis Marriott Downtown
250 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Get more information
+ 08/09/2012
10:00-12:30 p.m.
Keynote: Leadership and Productivity Ft. Worth, TX
  Event: Lectureship Circuit 2012 Register to attend
Sponsor: Cendera Funding Get more information
Venue: Cendera Center
600 Benbrook Hwy
Ft. Worth, TX 76116
USA
+ 09/21/2012
TBD
Keynote: The Power of Story Dallas, TX
  Event: ACFW Annual Conference Public Event
Sponsor: American Christian Fiction Writers Register to attend
Venue: Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207
United States
Get more information
+ 09/22/2012
TBD
Workshop: “Platform: What It Is, Why You Need It, How to Build It Dallas, TX
  Event: ACFW Annual Conference Public Event
Sponsor: American Christian Fiction Writers Register to attend
Venue: Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207
United States
Get more information
+ 10/04/2012
07:00–08:00 p.m.
Keynote: TBD Atlanta, GA
  Event: Third Annual Savvy Blogging Summit Public Event
Sponsor: Savvy Blogging Register to attend
Venue: The W Hotel, Buckhead
3377 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
United States
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My Previous Engagements

I have spoken at hundreds of events. You can find a list of the most recent ones here

The Next Step

Thanks again for considering me for your event. You can take the next step checking my availability. Just click on the red button below. Someone on my team will get back with you right away.

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