Breckinridge County (Public School) High School football coach Scott Moone told his team they were going to get a steak dinner and motivational speaker, but instead took the team to his local church to instead get Baptized.

Do you think the coach overstepped his role as an educator by commandeering a school bus that belonged to the school district, with no permission slips, and pretty much sneaks his team to get baptized on the premise of getting a steak dinner.

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There are so many great things about the Internet that it is quite hard to mention all of them into a sentence. The incredible access to information, the possibility of receiving both educative and entertaining data and the many advantages brought by online super stores represent just a few examples. Ever since it was invented, there were a lot of people interested in working on the Internet, all of them helping to the growth of today’s modern concept of electronically-conducted commerce. Still, it takes an eye of an expert to notice all the small details and for that reason many people have decided to search for the help of the best motivational speaker Los Angeles, Ron Tunick.

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                              HOW TO SURVIVE IN A BAD ECONOMY

How do you survive in a bad economy? Become the entrepreneur you were born to be! I realize that not everyone will become the entrepreneur they were born to be, but I truly believe the key to surviving in this economy is to utilize your gifts and talents, to obtain revenue streams in your own business. Multiple cash flow streams are critical in a bad economy. Allow me to share some of my experiences. Before I became an entrepreneur, I utilized my college degree in computer science to obtain several great career opportunities with major corporations, like US Air, Marriott, MCI, UNISYS (Sperry /Univac), EDS Electronic Data Systems, Perot Systems, Standard Federal Bank, Freddie Mac, Rail Inc. etc.  I made a good six figure income in computers. I worked with computers for more than 20 years, designing and developing software, utilizing PCs and Mainframes.

 I was laid off 3 times, mostly based on yearly budgets. That led me to do some research. I found that most companies do a budget every year from October through January meaning that one year you or I just might not be in the budget. Also, I found that after working a job for forty (40) years, only about 4 out of every 100 people can retire without depending on family, friends or the government. Meaning, that most people retire broke or below their means after forty (40) years of service. So they retire, only to go back to doing something part- time, which turns into another fulltime job until age 75. What kind of life is that?

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There are many directions a corporation can take to boost the company productivity. Instituting new plans in an effort to streamline your selling process and build your associates more economical represents one of those opportunities. Another opportunity exists with bringing in an outside supply to review your company procedures and rebuild the fundamentals of your company.

One of the most effective ways is by inspiring your associates. With impressed associates you discover an immediate increase in individual productivity that highly benefits the corporate’s revenue stream.   The best time to search out a motivational speaker for your team or company is spring.  The expertise and knowledge of motivational speakers bringing your message in an exceedingly new voice to your team which will go a protracted manner to serving your company’s objectives.

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How much would you pay to see your favorite celebrity, politician or business leader speak? For some businesses and organizations, the answer is a lot more than you’d expect. Here, we’ve pulled together some of the biggest payouts ever made for keynote speakers, though it has to be said that it may not be a definitive list as some speakers don’t disclose their fees openly. You may be surprised to learn what some of the big names earn for a few hours of work as you work your way through this list. You might even be compelled to change your own college major to public speaking.

1. Donald Trump, $1-1.5 million: In 2006 and 2007, The Learning Annex shelled out a hefty fee to have Donald Trump at their Real Estate Wealth Expos, paying him a whopping $1.5 million per speech for a 17-seminar conference. Trump only had to speak for an hour at each one, but audience members say he gave them their money’s worth by staying to answer audience questions. This was after Trump had already raked in one million per speech speaking at the same seminars in 2005. The company felt Trump was well worth the money, however, as few others have the celebrity and business savvy he does.
2. Ronald Reagan, $1 million: Back in 1989, the Fujisankei Communications Group in Japan paid this former president a cool million per speech to come to the country and tour. Reagan gave two speeches while there as well as speaking at media outlets and giving interviews. Still, Reagan didn’t make out too shabby with $2 million (in 1989 dollars) under his belt for sharing his business and presidential experience with the company desperately in need of public relations help. The Reagans created a national sensation in Japan, boosting the company’s profile.
3. Tony Blair, $616,000: On a lecture by lecture basis, Blair is likely the world’s best paid speaker. In 2009, he made almost $616,000 for two half-hour speeches given in the Philippines, raking in over $10,000 a minute. Listeners didn’t get to hear what he had to say for free, however, and many tickets to the event topped $500. Even in a time of economic crisis when many have slashed their fees, Blair’s have remained buoyant, due perhaps to his lengthy stint as Prime Minister and the insight and analysis he can offer as a result of it.
4. Bill Clinton, $150,000- $450,000: It isn’t unusual for this former president to net $150,000 and up for a speech. Clinton has spoken at a wide range of events around the world from environmental conferences to business meetings, often promoting causes like HIV/AIDS treatment, economic empowerment and leadership development. The same charisma and likeability that won him two elections likely contribute to organizations’ willingness to shell out the big bucks to have him speak. Clinton has scaled back his speaking schedule, however, to support his wife as Secretary of State.
5. Rudy Guilani, $270,000: While millions of New Yorkers got to hear Guiliani speak for free during his time as mayor, his speaking fees aren’t cheap now that he’s retired. Since his time in office, he’s earned nearly $10 million in speaking fees, with his most expensive gig netting him $217,000. This speech was given at Sage Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, and chances are his presidential candidacy may have helped out the bottom line on his fees as well.
6. Alan Greenspan, $250,000: Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan has been able to bring in the bucks since retiring through giving speeches. Only a week after his retirement, Greenspan spoke at a Lehman Brothers dinner, earning himself $250,000. Worth noting is that his successor to the position, Ben Bernacke, won’t even make that in his first year on the job, earning just $191,000.
7. Lance Armstrong, $100,000 and up: Straight facts are hard to get on just what Armstrong is paid to appear as a keynote speaker. With inspirational fodder gained both from his successful battle against cancer and his comeback win of the Tour de France, Armstrong is in demand as a speaker regardless of the kind of fees he commands. While he might only need $100,000 to appear at some events, industry insiders have noted that he asked for $750,000 for a series of speeches given overseas just last year, a fee that might not be out of line for celebrity speakers.
8. Al Gore, $100,000-150,000: Since his time as Vice President and his famous run for president, Al Gore has made a name for himself as a strong opponent of global warming and an environmental activist. Gore has maintained his draw as a speaker because of this activism, and now routinely charges in the $100,000 range for speeches. Having an Oscar-winning film and a Nobel Peace Prize under his belt sure can’t hurt either. While some have criticized his high fees, his camp maintains that he donates a percentage of his fees to the Alliance for Climate Protection.
9. Richard Branson, $100,000 and up: This business mogul is known world wide for his record company and airlines, not to mention his forward-thinking business plans. It is, perhaps, a combination of these things–his business savvy, willingness to take risks, and ultimate success–that make him such a desirable speaker. Of course, if you want to bring him to your event, expect to pay at least $100,000, though many other companies have been rumored to have paid more.
10. Sarah Palin, $100,000 and up: A few years ago, few people outside of Alaska had any idea who Sarah Palin was. Now, a presidential race and loads of media attention later, Palin is a household name, and she is capitalizing on it big time. Who can blame her, however, when she can command $100,000 and more for a speech? Since leaving office as governor, Palin has brought in nearly $12 million in book royalties, speaking fees and soon, a reality TV show.

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Today’s corporations, non-profits, and even smaller businesses are looking for ways to motivate employees, in the hopes it improves performance.  Using a professional keynote speaker has become an important part of company meetings and celebrations.  That person is responsible for connecting with his audience, making his approach one that they will carry forward.

A professional motivational speaker needs to have several qualities in order to make that connection:

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I’m just so frustrated right now as I try to write these scholarship essays, I was even as I wrote my college essays. I have realized I have no life experience.

There has been no “thing” that happened to me, no event, no magical trip to a city I knew I would want to live in forever, no motivational speaker I heard when I was 10 at a school assembly, no loved one dying making me realize how precious life was. I have nothing! It’s sad…I’ve had about 2 teachers that I can think of as the best I’ve ever had, but they in no way changed my thinking, enlightened me, anything.

I can remember being 4 and having many of the views I do now, I have matured a TON I know, but I’ve never had a revelation, some feeling of an amazing impacting experience. I have nothing! uggh!!

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Motivational speaking can be a hit or miss for many people and some people learn the hard way by making rookie mistakes as they start their career. The job involves a lot of skills and you need to practice and hone them. Speakers know they should sharpen their speaking skills but some forget the marketing aspect of the job.

Here are some tips to get you on your way to a lucrative speaking career. Just follow these tips and you can land speaking jobs that make you tons of money.

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I want to Setout as a ‘Swaziland Motivational Speaker’

I’m a motivational speaker who sees no benefit thinking of my identity to be a flop to my motivational endeavors. I’m a Swazi and live right here in Swaziland and strongly believe in Swazi people. I’m one in many who have come up with a resourceful blog. My home page details my all time purpose for coming up with this blog. Since I’m full time employed, I have engage a young man by the name of Mbuso Gama to help me build this wonderful blog.

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