Dr. Terry Lyles holds a PhD. in psychology and is recognized as a national/international educator, author and speaker to universities, schools, Fortune 500 Companies, world-class athletes, and public audiences. He teaches groups of all ages how to Navigate Life Storms and enhance performance through integrating psychological and physiological tools, metrics and practices.

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Dr. Alan Harrelson is a husband, father, and founder/owner of The Pipe Cottage and Pipe Cottage Social, an online social community.
He is a native South Carolinian who now lives on a 200-acre farm in the mountains of southeast Kentucky.

His doctoral research focused on the history of American rural life and the historical significance of Southern agrarian thought.

A recent convert to the Catholic Church, Harrelson’s current research interests explore the contributions of Catholic writers and thinkers to the literary history of rural America.

An avid pipe smoker, Harrelson offers commentary on all things pipe smoking through his social media brand called The Pipe Cottage and has his large online community, Pipe Cottage Social.

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Dee Ann Turner understands the importance of stewarding talent.

A 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc, she was selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001 and served as the Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Additionally, she led Staff Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Culture and Engagement, and Talent Management. More recently, Dee Ann launched and led Chick-fil-A’s sustainability function focusing on a strategy to implement sustainable practices at the then $10.5 billion company.

Dee Ann was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems, responsible for selecting thousands of Chick-fil-A franchisees and corporate staff members. Under her leadership, Chick-fil-A enjoyed industry-leading employee engagement scores and became known for selecting the best talent in the hospitality business, maintaining a 95% retention rate for corporate staff and franchisees. She has also mentored and championed hundreds of people to discover their unique vocational callings and build careers they love.

Dee Ann Turner
Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, focused on writing books and speaking to audiences both virtually and in-person on how to steward extraordinary talent. She's the author of two best-selling books covering the topics of corporate culture, customer service and career success. It’s My Pleasure and its newer version, Bet on Talent, teaches leaders how to find and keep extraordinary talent. Her latest book, Crush Your Career, teaches talent how to be extraordinary. Additionally, Dee Ann serves as Executive in Residence at High Point University teaching students career development skills and serving in the Access to Innovators Program. In 2023, Dee Ann was named to the Georgia Titan 100. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field.

Website: https://www.deeannturner.com/

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John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is the founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, and author. John also serves as a leadership fellow for the Association of the United States Army.

John earned an MBA from Penn State Great Valley, a master’s in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, and has been trained as a Certified DISC Practitioner and Six Sigma Black Belt.

John has earned a superb reputation as an international speaker, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after leadership seminar facilitator. His presentations feature inspirational stories and wisdom gained from his own leadership experience and the experience of others.

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With 25 years in corporate America’s tech sector and a formidable track record in sales and marketing leadership, Eric is recognized for his expertise and insights.

As an author and keynote speaker, he is deeply passionate about culture, leadership, and worthiness. His debut book, You Are Enough: Overcoming Lifelong Doubts of Worthiness, is a testament to my commitment to empowering others to recognize their intrinsic value. Additionally, as the host of the nationally recognized podcast, Counsel Culture, he explores these themes, offering insights that resonate globally and guide personal and professional growth.

website: https://www.ericbrooker.com/

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Rene Godefroy is the award-winning author of “Kick Your Excuses Goodbye.” His empowering message on resilience has inspired teams at Aflac, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the US Army.
His journey began in a poverty-stricken village in Haiti. He arrived in the U.S. as at the age of twenty-one. He was a broke and hopeless immigrant, unable to speak English.

But, the chance to pursue the American Dream and the freedom to do so excited and energized him.

Rene became a true believer when he started his first business with three dollars in a parking lot. He discovered that hard work, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude were the formula for success in America.

“Most people take freedom for granted in this country. I cherish it with all my heart. What makes a nation great is not knowledge or resources. It’s the freedom to use and apply them that makes a nation great,” says Rene.

Today, he joins forces with leaders to help them boost morale, reduce turnover, and spread a positive attitude. His keynote presentations challenge audiences to embrace change and transform crises into opportunities.

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As President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., Mark has spent 30+ years cultivating extraordinary leaders.

He is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker who has written eight books, including the New York Times and International Bestseller, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His latest book is The Intention Imperative: Three Essential Changes That Will Make You a Successful Leader Today.

Mark is also a Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University, the Premier Life Skills University. Students are invigorated by his strategic and actionable principles that empower them to tap into their unique assets to achieve their best, but also to feel fulfilled.

Mark holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. He was honored with the Cavett Award, the highest honor the NSA bestows on its members, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the speaking profession.

Mark’s ideas are taught in 90 counties by Crestcom Leadership Training and his list of more than 3,000 clients includes Costco, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, KPMG, New York Life, RE/MAX, ServiceMaster, ESPN, GM, IBM, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Sandvik and John Deere.

As Mark shares with audiences, “Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be extraordinary in whatever you do.” Are you ready to Be Extraordinary?
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Mark Matteson is an inspiring speaker and the author of the international bestseller, Freedom from Fear. For over 25 years, Mark’s positive humor and peak-performance tools have impacted organizations around the globe, igniting personal and professional success for hundreds of thousands of people.

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