Good Enough for Government Work Goes to Washington!

March 24, 2009

 
The Black Belt Speaker (me) will take the “good enough for government work” message to Washington DC (where they could use it) in April.
We’ll combine the message of Black Belt Performance – that is, to be the best at what you do – with the ‘good enough’ message at the Excellence in Government Conference in [...]

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Good Enough for Government Work

March 9, 2009

 
Have you heard that phrase, “Good Enough for Government Work?”
It implies a standard of performing just well enough to get by – nothing extra.
It should make you furious.
I’ve heard government employees use this phrase many times over the years – sometimes jokingly. But through our taxes and fees, we’re spending billions of dollars for government [...]

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“Hey, Preacher Man!”

February 2, 2009

 
I had the honor of preaching at my old church this weekend: St Matthew United Methodist Church.
There’s some pressure!
For a guy who was scared to death of public speaking as a kid and young adult, I’ve progressed to the point where I now earn my living as a motivational speaker. Go to BlackBeltSpeaker.com.
So corporate or [...]

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Hookers & Drug Dealers Tour

January 6, 2009

When I was speaking in Vancouver recently, I got a tour of the city from a couple of off-duty police officers. It’s a great city, but being cops, they’re also going to show you some sights a little off the touristy path.
I had picked up sightseeing brochures about the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island and [...]

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Sounds good, but what are you willing to do about it…?

December 10, 2008

Marketing expert Ford Saeks spoke to our chapter of National Speakers Association. He had commented to his mentor about his level of success.
That mentor assured him the same success was possible for him by telling him, “I represent the ideas and dreams you failed to take action on.”
Another way to put it. What will you [...]

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Coast to Coast in 24 hours

December 10, 2008

What a great job!
I get to paid to travel to fabulous cities, meet fascinating people, and talk to them!
Recently, I traveled to Vancouver to speak to a police department in Delta (suburb of Vancouver). From there I flew to Norfolk, Virginia to do a presentation for the US Navy as part of a leadership development [...]

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Black Belt Speaker Goes International…

November 19, 2008

 
My career as a performance expert and motivational speaker has now taken me to the international realm. (Note the Canandian and British Columbia flags in the background.)
Just got back from Vancouver, British Columbia where I was the guest speaker for the Delta Police Department Constabulary Formal mess.
This is a formal dinner based on military tradition, [...]

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“Excuse me, sir. Waffle?”

October 13, 2008

 

 
 
Some companies wait for business to walk through the door.
Others, the hunters, the hungry business owners, go out and get it.
I was recently a spectator at a senior softball tournament (all players over 70 years old; see Sep 27 post below).
I was surprised to see an attractive young woman walking toward me in her Waffle [...]

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It’s all About the Ducks!

October 2, 2008

 
I waited like the other 150 people in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis.
Finally, the Duckmaster rolled out the red carpet, the music played, and the famous Peabody ducks marched from the ornate fountain to the elevator where they were whisked away to their Duck Mansion for the night.
It’s amazing that 5 plain [...]

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For the Love of the Game

September 27, 2008

 
What are you passionate about?
I’m very proud of this guy (my dad) who continues to play competitive softball in the senior leagues. He’s on the 80 years old and over team!
The only challenge is finding enough other 80’s teams to play against!
It’s fantastic to watch these grandpas out on the field with their back braces, [...]

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