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.
Keith Harrell's book Attitude is Everything: Ten Life Changing Steps To Turning
Attitude Into Action is designed to help readers improve both their
professional and personal lives.
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!
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.
