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4106 Sunset Trail
Kearney, NE 68845
Telephone:
308-237-0316
Cellular Phone:
402-841-8102
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•Corporate/Association •College • Middle School/High School
•Educators •Parents •Booster Clubs
CORPORATE / ASSOCIATION
“The Top Ten Ways to Lead a Significant Life”
Everyone has great things to offer this world. They simply need to discover what they are. The focus here is to get people to understand the true ways in which they influence other people (their character and values). There is an emphasis placed on the ways that people can lead a significant life. People will feel empowered to make changes that will better themselves and those around them.
“Do As I Do”
Leadership can be an awesome responsibility. It can even be more challenging when you preach one thing and do another. The focus here is to get leaders to understand that what they model is perhaps their most important choice as a leader. Dave shares examples from his years as a high school principal.
“A Culture of Character”
The news is infested with stories of greed, corruption and scandal. Unfortunately, this often involves business. Businesses emphasize their assets and liabilities. The reputation of a business can be its greatest asset or its most harmful liability. Is your business associated with ethics and integrity? Dave will emphasize ways to incorporate a culture of character in your business. Businesses will benefit by having higher morale and a productive working climate.
COLLEGE
“The Top Ten Ways to Lead a Significant Life”
Everyone has great things to offer this world. They simply need to discover what they are. The focus here is to get people to understand the true ways in which they influence other people (their character and values). There is an emphasis placed on the ways that people can lead a significant life. People will feel empowered to make changes that will better themselves and those around them.
“Now You Are on Your Own”
This presentation is aimed at those starting their college days. This is an important time of transition with so much at stake. Dave will discuss with the students some of the challenges they will face such as peer pressure, personal responsibility, time management, organizational skills, and stress. Dave also encourages the students to pursue their dreams and to maintain a sense of balance. The students will feel better equipped to take on the challenges of college life.
MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL
“CPR (Choice, Power, and Responsibility)”
This is a message that is aimed at teens and young adults. The focus here is to get young people to understand that they control their destiny. Their ability to understand what they control and don’t control in their life is critical. When young people realize that when they control their decisions they control their life; they will feel empowered. Dave shares examples from his twelve years in education.
“The Top Ten Ways to Lead a Significant Life”
Everyone has great things to offer this world. They simply need to discover what they are. The focus here is to get people to understand the true ways in which they influence other people (their character and values). There is an emphasis placed on the ways that people can lead a significant life. People will feel empowered to make changes that will better themselves and those around them.
EDUCATORS
“You Are a Life Changer”
Educators have the wonderful opportunity of working with young people every day. Not only do they teach students subject matter, but they also teach students life skills. Dave will emphasize that educators have the potential to improve lives. Dave will also focus on the relationship between educators and students. Educators will be re-focused and re-energized.
“Character and Coaching”
Coaches have a very powerful job. Their actions, words, and values can have a positive impact on young people. However, they can also have a negative impact. The focus here is to get coaches to understand how important their job as role model truly is. Coaching is more than Xs and Os, and coaches need to take advantage of the opportunities to teach beyond the sport. Dave shares personal examples from his twelve years of coaching.
“Character Education Workshop”
As a high school principal, Dave chaired a committee that successfully integrated Character Education into the regular curriculum. Dave will share with you and your staff some of the strategies used when developing a Character Education program. He will also share some of the successes and failures they experienced during this process.
“Do As I Do”
Leadership can be an awesome responsibility. It can even be more challenging when you preach one thing and do another. The focus here is to get leaders to understand that what they model is perhaps their most important choice as a leader. Dave shares examples from his years as a high school principal.
PARENTS
“You Only Get to Raise Them Once”
Parenting is the most challenging and rewarding job in the world. What parents model for their children is critical because our children see everything we do and hear everything we say. In this presentation, Dave focuses on communication between parents and children and raising children with character and values. This presentation will enhance the relationship between parents and their children.
BOOSTER CLUBS
School activities and sports bring a sense of pride and identity to a school. Dave discusses the benefits of all school activities such as the life skills they can promote. Dave also emphasizes to coaches, sponsors, parents, students and community supporters, the importance of keeping things in perspective. Dave will share examples from his 12 years in education and coaching.
In all of Dave’s presentations, he uses humor and personal stories from his years as a teacher, coach and principal.