Morning General Session

The ability to see the positive side of things is essential to our vision, our relationships, productivity, problem solving and our health. Hilarity Therapy® is an entertaining and inspirational presentation that gives us the necessary skills and to remind us of the power of seeing the positive side.

A combination of theory and experiential activities, and John’s playful manner, keep participants actively involved and entertained throughout this high energy and motivating program.

About the Speaker: John speaks to thousands annually on the topics of Hilarity Therapy®, stress management, attitude enhancement, creativity and team building. He has authored two joke books, Chicken Poop In My Bowl, and Chicken Poop In Your Bowl II. He is also a contributing author in the two anthologies, Possibilities, Awakening Your Leadership Potential, and Possibilities II, Stories from the Heart that Feed the Mind.

Lunch General Session

Personal growth and success are important to each of us. Take charge of your future and make your life a “Do It Myself Project.” No one can make your dreams and aspirations a reality like you can.

About the Speaker: Scott Huse is NOT perfect, which means he is full of experience! It was gaining these life lessons that caused the headaches for his parents, teachers, and authority figures alike. Though Scott barely made it through high school, he went on to graduate from college and began pursuing his goals in corporate life through sales and marketing. As a regional sales manager, Scott was responsible for over $300 million in annual revenues. Scott is a loving son, husband, father, leader, entrepreneur, and dynamic speaker. Scott devotes time as a Boy Scout leader and he participates in musical and drama worship in his church. He serves as the executive director for Watch D.O.G.S. Across America, a national organization that engages fathers to help create a safer, stronger school setting, and provide positive male role models for students.

Afternoon General Session

Presentation and communication expert Kerry Robertson will be your host for the day and will present her popular keynote program on the main stage — Live It Up at Work! This former Oklahoma talk show host, reporter, and news anchor ignites a room with her sparky, call-it-like-it-is, Southern style. Let’s face it, communication is a key life skill and Kerry will serve up a generous serving of ideas to help us  learn to Live It Up at Work!

What? Live it up at work? Work is work. You can’t “live it up” at work. Yes, you can! It all boils down to a few simple F.A.C.T.S. that can actually help you have more fun at work and consequently create an upbeat and positive work environment. It is about rethinking how you choose to act when you walk in the door! It’s about choosing how you communicate and interact with your coworkers and your customers. The results of “living it up” at work can raise the level of your company’s customer service and ultimately increase the company’s bottom line! Sound like a good idea? YOU BET! You'll discover valuable tools for creating a better workplace. Again, it all boils down to a few simple F.A.C.T.S.!

Session 1

Creating an Atmosphere of Innovation™

Program Description: Does your organization need to create an Atmosphere of Innovation™? This session will equip you with practical tools and valuable resources to begin the process. In this interactive, engaging innovation experience, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and equipped to uncover the buried treasure of the mind.

Workforce Diversity: Leveraging the Difference Dividend

Program Description: Diversity can be a painful subject – and a costly prospect. It is possible to leverage the difference in your workforce and make it an asset rather than a perceived liability. This insightful, engaging and fun session provides basic steps to remove barriers and make difference pay off in your workplace.

Session 2

Building a Mont Blanc Team — God’s Way

Program Description: When something is valuable, you will go out of your way to keep it safe. This seminar discusses ways to protect our most valuable assets — people. Learn to recognize undeveloped talent and encourage its growth. Create a team that’s highly motivated and feels greatly valued, leading greater success.

Do What Black Belts Do
Learn How to Succeed by Quitting!

Program Description: Find out the three words used by West Point cadets to propel their careers. Learn how to approach a challenge you’ve never done before. Discover three steps to breaking through obstacles plus the critical fourth step (with a live board-breaking exercise!) — find out if you’re Black Belt material!

About the speaker: Kyle Eastham, The Black Belt Speaker, trains Black Belts in judo and in business. Kyle uses the principles learned in martial arts to train people to be the very best — the Black Belts — in their industry. He is also the author of Life is a Bowl of Choices.

Session 3

BOUNCE BACK! with a Winning Attitude!™ Overcoming Negativity in Yourself and in Others

Program Description: This fun, interactive, and educational program is based on the body of science known as “attitude enrichment.” Participants are actively involved and interact in activities and discussion that help us explore and develop vital issues of leadership, attitude, vision, and achieving your full potential! In this powerful program of self-discovery, participants are guided through a five-step model of attitude enrichment.

Giving Feedback That Motivates People to Succeed

Program Description: This program will provide you with a practical framework called RUSS for giving both positive and negative feedback that may be received in the spirit of useful information. You will see instant improvement in your relationships and more positive performance by using feedback effectively.

Session 4

Turning Failure Rocks Into Stepping Stones

Program Description: Keep your organization’s employees or volunteers focused on learning from rather than drowning in their mistakes! Cooksey firmly believes that every “failure” is an opportunity to learn. Participants in this session will leave with tools they can immediately use to lead with purpose, overcome external challenges, and achieve success in the face of adversity.

Understanding and Relating to the Individuals on Your Team

Program Description: Unless applied, human behavior/personality training does not work. Scott will take you to the next level of understanding so you can put into practice the ability to recognize your own style and effectively communicate with others. To know and not to do, is not to know. You will be prepared to apply the knowledge.