Professional Speaking
“Anyone who’s had a bull by the tail knows five or six things more than one who hasn't."
-Mark Twain
Keynote “Conversations” are engaging and tailored to meet your audience.
Keynote Conversations
Mike’s high-spirited leadership keynotes ignite audiences and spark new insights and practical ways to apply them. They’re called keynote “conversations” because Mike’s style is very interactive; people feel as if they’re talking withhim in a natural way; nothing corny.
Mike quickly connects with people because he shares a message with meat that rings true. He does his homework on the group, so his message is personalized—no canned talks. He draws from his background as a business leader, father of a large family, and pro-rodeo athlete to make his talks entertaining with colorful stories and wholesome humor to underscore key points.
All talks are crafted from proven material—solid content that informs and engages. Lead with F.I.R.E.™ is Mike’s signature talk, but like all his talks, it’s tailored to the group. Most keynote conversations are less than an hour but can be designed with group exercises for a half to full-day executive offsite.
What People Are Saying
"I was blown away! Mike's delivery and content were spot-on. I was even more impressed with his grasp of our mission and history, and his knack for weaving it into his presentation."
— Scott Teepe, Chairman, TP Mechanical
"Mike was a major hit! Physicians are a tough group to impress. But he did it—start to finish."
Tom Schwann, MD
University of Toledo College of Medicine & Life Sciences
"Mike keynoted our Customer Appreciation event three times, and nailed it every time! His presentation was outstanding."
Rasesh Shah
President, The Andersons Rail Group
"Mike had us right out of the chute and kept us thinking, learning—even laughing—all morning. His talk, 'Lead with F.I.R.E.™' was a bull's-eye."
Josh Gasaway, General Manager
Magna TEAM Systems
"Mike's message was perfect. I appreciate how he made it personal and relevant. An over-the-top talk."
Tom Handle, CFO
Winzeler Stamping
"Mike lit up the room! He has a gift for igniting an audience. His passion, preparation and engagement earned him our top speaker rating."
Jerry Schoenle, Dir., Global Trading Services
Ford Motor Co.
“Mike has a knack for engaging a group. His talk was full of steak as well as sizzle.”
Lyle Sankey, Owner & Director
Sankey Rodeo Schools