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Keith Harrell has personally experienced failure and success in the game of life. He was born in Seattle, Washington where, throughout his formative years, he aspired to become a professional basketball player. Keith pursued his dream with great tenacity, achieving All-American status in high school and being selected as the Most Valuable Player of the state championship team. In college he was the captain of the basketball team for three of four years and averaged more than sixteen points per game in his senior year. It was during this time he learned the importance of a positive attitude, improving performance, teamwork and the art of competition on and off the court.
Today Keith is known across "Corporate America" for his energetic, innovative presentations. Keith Harrell is a dynamic performance coach who specializes in changing behaviors through a positive attitude. The Wall Street Journal refers to Keith as "A Star With Attitude" and states: "What sets him apart from less successful speakers is driving ambition and an attitude that refuses to flag." Though he gave up on his boyhood dream of playing for the NBA, this one-of-a-kind presenter can show you how to play with your Natural Born Ability and motivate you to keep slam-dunking everyday. One of the country's leading lecture agencies has placed Keith on its list of "22 Guaranteed Standing Ovations!"
In August 2000 Keith achieved the prestigious designation of Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE), conferred by the National Speakers Association, for platform excellence. This designation is reserved for a maximum of five speakers annually out of an estimated 4,000 National Speakers Association Members.
In 1997 Keith achieved the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), from the National Speakers Association, for proven speaking experience.
With over twenty years of experience working with people, Keith has developed unique and effective systems that increase human potential, help put attitude into action, and assist organizations and individuals to redefine excellence. He delivers dynamic keynote speeches and interactive workshop programs to Fortune 500 organizations and national clients.
He is the author of six books, including his newest book “CONNECT: Building Success Through People, Purpose, and Performance”, which was released in May of 2007.
Keith's unique style of delivery, solid content and practical application, spiced with the right amount of humor, leaves every audience ready to take action!
Professional Memberships
* National Speakers Association
* Meeting Professionals International
* Professional Convention Management Association
Honors, Certifications
* CPAE - Council of Peers Award for Excellence, National Speakers Association
* CSP - Certified Speaking Professional, National Speakers Association
Presentation Topics
- Attitude is Everything, Part I
Attitudes, whether positive or negative, have the power to impact the success of an organization or an individual. Attitudes are contagious; attitudes impact the bottom line. The topic is so timely in today’s competitive and changing marketplace that Keith has developed two hard-hitting sessions, which teach powerful techniques for maintaining a positive attitude – regardless of the circumstances. Many of our clients request Attitude is Everything, Part I, for their opening or closing session. The keynote address sets the tone for your meeting or conference, inspiring attendees to learn, network and share best practices.
- Attitude is Everything, Part II
Attitude is Everything, Part II, uses different stories and analogies, introducing new strategies and techniques to reinforce the core message of Part I. Attitude is Everything, Part II, is an excellent follow up for a subsequent meeting, and will leave attendees motivated, inspired and ready to take action.
- Making Performance Matter
The Right Attitude is Everything when it comes to first impressions. Regardless of what industry, occupation or job responsibilities we have, the first impressions we make through our performance impact customer service and ultimately determine our failure or success. Our self-image is directly tied to our performance level; it is our achievement regulator. In this session, explore the power of first impressions, discover the keys to raising self-image and performance, and learn to create the motivational strategies that inspire people to serve.
- Embracing Change To Increase Effectiveness
Change is constant and it’s impacting everyone. While you may not be able to change the circumstances around you, what you can change is yourself. And sometimes that changes everything. This presentation explores how to be a change-embracer, thereby increasing your effectiveness. That means developing new and improved attitudes and habits. When those new attitudes and habits meet the skills and knowledge already in your possession, anything is possible. After this inspirational session, you will stop resisting change and welcome it as an opportunity to go from good to great.
- Connect: Building success through people, performance & profits
At the Core of Success is the need for people to connect. Whether it’s connecting to our customers, to improve customer service, or the strategic business plan and objectives for the coming year, the foundation for success starts with CONNECT. This explosive keynote explores the 7 core competencies needed to connect individuals and organizations to greater productivity and to maximize both personal and professional success. Thought provoking, energizing, humorous, and practical are all words used to describe this powerful, packed keynote.
Testimonials
"Keith was a big hit with an usually uptight audience. Although all the pages of background required for customization were daunting at an unusually stressful time here, these proved to make a huge difference. I was asked by Board members if I wrote his speech because it was so laden with project management and PMI references. New standards were set and worth every penny.”
Project Management Institute
“We just wrapped up our program and as expected, Keith was a success! Our President said Keith was genuine and that was what made his presentation so powerful. I would like to pass on that I was personally touched by his message. I've had such questions for myself on whether or not I was doing the "right thing" or will I "fail.” Keith's message made me realize, no matter what happens, my attitude will be my key to success. I knew Keith would be perfect for our venue and that is why I recommended him. However, I didn't know how much he would personally impact ME. Please pass on my gratitude!”
Scientific-Atlanta
“WOW!! You did an extraordinary amount of homework to tailor your presentation to our business. You had insights and knowledge that clearly came from hard due diligence and deep penetration of what we are about and what we are trying to accomplish. We have never had a speaker who had as good a grasp of our culture and business and integrated it as well in a presentation. It was an all around 5-star piece of work. I would highly recommend you and we plan on using you again.”
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