Favorite Business Keynotes
A Trio of Leaders
Duane relates leadership lessons drawn from the lives of three very different and perhaps unexpected business leaders. They include the founder of the International Boy Scout movement, Baden Powell; industrialist and philanthropist, Milton Hershey; and Past Chair and CEO of Merck Pharmaceutical, Roy Vegelos. The stories of these leaders’ lives illuminate vital leadership lessons. Duane’s keynote reveals the importance of passion, vision and ethical decision-making.
Sweet Vision
Learn about the life of Milton Hershey, visionary business leader from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. There was more to him than entrepreneurship and candy. There was ground-breaking corporate social responsibility.
The Choice of Collaboration
The hallmark of this engaging keynote, which addresses “silos in the workplace” and how to tear them down and stop competing internally, begins with an audience-wide activity and discussion. Duane reviews five areas where organizations can make the choice for collaboration. And he outlines the tenets teams have at their disposal to fight internal competition.
Invent your Future
Duane helps you invigorate your company’s Mission Statement. It doesn’t have to be simply a statement on a piece of paper. The keynote trains you how to refashion yours to create a living, culture-driven organization.
“Lead Up”
How can a First Lt. influence a Lt. Col? How can a staff member advance his manager to a new level of performance? In this keynote, Duane uses real world examples where one company climbed to new heights as a result of being open to this phenomenon. And he discusses both the corporate culture which allows this to happen as well as how a single employee can make a difference in his/her organization.
Always Keep a Pigeon in Your Pocket
During this humorous and insightful keynote, Duane shares the importance of Plan B. He shares his personal experiences, including traveling along a path that took him from Law School potential to a professional falconer. He discusses the importance of serendipity in living a fulfilling life.
Duane promises that at the close of each keynote session, you’ll feel something new sprouting. It’s growth! And that’s a valuable takeaway. Because it will mean you are one step closer to reaching your goals and helping those around you reach theirs, as well.