The Professor of On-Purpose
One of the great joys of my long time membership in the National Speakers Association are my peers. Monica Wofford and I had the opportunity to reconnect at the recent Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce. Currently she is the president of the Central Florida Chapter of NSA.
Visit Monica's web site and learn about this great lady, her programs, and keynote addresses. She has pioneered the concept of Contagious Leadership.
Be On-Purpose!
Kevin
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"What am I going to do when I grow up?"
It is funny when we say it, yet the price of not really knowing who we are as grown-ups is needlessly expensive to every aspect of our lives.
I get it! You're stretched to the max and burdened under more
commitments than you have time. Life is wrapped so tight, that you're
not sure where to begin with making your life make sense.
Now, you can test drive The On-Purpose Leader program which is based on The On-Purpose Person. Listen and watch the replay of the introductory broadcast by CLICKING HERE. You will be taken to the replay page. Be sure to click on "SLIDES" in the upper left hand corner so you can watch and listen.
The program includes four remaining teleseminars, replays, and web site support. Enrollment for this series ends: Wednesday, March 10, midnight.
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I found this presentation on TED that breaks down some of the key qualities of being on-purpose. RIchard St. John was asked a simple question by a teenager. His pursuit of the answer lead to 500 interviews over 7 years with successful people. In 3 minutes Richard provides great insight in an entertaining manner. Enjoy!
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The Darden School at the University of Virginia provides a business education that I rate as second to none. The faculty are amazing, the facilities are stunningly beautiful, and, yet, that isn't what makes it so exceptional. It is the culture of Darden that makes it special. Being a part of Mr. Jefferson's University offers a rare grounding in the exceptional vision and intelligence of this founding father. While President's name are often attached to building and schools, Mr. Jefferson truly created to core strategy, designed the buildings, and oversaw physical construction. He was the architect and truly laid the foundation for generations and created a culture of engaged learning and excellence.
I consider myself truly blessed to have earned my MBA from the Darden School. Have you considered getting an MBA while still working? Here is your chance!
The MBA for Executives Program at Darden allows seasoned managers to
earn the Darden MBA from the University of Virginia while continuing to
work full time. Students have an average of 12 years professional
experience (7 minimum).
If you’d like to learn more, you can attend the MBA for Executives
Open House at Darden on Saturday February 13. The day (10 am- 3pm)
includes the opportunity to participate in a classroom discussion and
meet current students, faculty, and staff.
Sign up / more info at:
www.darden.virginia.edu/mbaexec
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If you are in business, then you’re looking for ways to grow your business. Business growth means many things to many people. Depending upon your position and responsibility, you may measure business growth differently. Some may look at financially measured items such as: sales units, revenues, commissions, gross or net profit. Others may look at differently measured items such as added capacity, increasing relationships, processing more widgets, hiring more people, or such.
Like beauty, business growth is in the eye of the beholder. Decide what it means to you, then make very simple plans to grow your business in 2010 using the three essentials recommended in today’s On-Purpose® Business Minute.
Use this link for information about The On-Purpose Leader workshop I’ll be facilitating on Feb 5, 2010 in Orlando, FL.
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One's education and life trajectory are highly correlated. For some reason, however, many segments of our US population (children and parents) view schooling as a prison sentence instead of an opportunity of a lifetime.
Let me assume you don't know of Shakira, a international pop sensation from Colombia, South America, not South Carolina. This young woman's remarkable voice, talent, and moves (She Wolf song video) have catapulted her to the top of the song charts.
Shakira, gets it, however, when it comes to education – she is pouring much of her earnings into education by founding a school in her hometown of Barranquilla. The multiple Grammy winner has gifted $6 million through her foundation, Pies Descalzos, which means "barefoot" in
Spanish, to create a school to help 150 kids get ahead in life.
And if you're tempted to think Shakira is simply an empty-headed, manufactured public relations image, let me encourage you to watch the short video (below) of a speech she gave in the United Kingdom at Oxford Union about the importance of education.
Shakira, you are an on-purpose person! Thank you for converting your pop
culture fortunes into dollars dedicated to improving the culture of your country. Your legacy will live in the lives of those children and the
generations to follow.
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Are you looking for the ideal Christmas present – a gift of a life time? Give The On-Purpose Person to those who need the gift of knowing their life can make a difference and matters profoundly even if their present circumstances may indicate otherwise.
When you order the book online with us, be sure to use the comment section if you would like to have the book personalized and autographed. This offer expires on Monday, Dec. 21 at noon.
Kevin W. McCarthy is the author of The On-Purpose Person and The On-Purpose Business. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on the meaningful integration of life and work. More than just an author, Kevin is a natural leader in business and civic endeavors. Kevin’s goal with audiences is to stir their hearts, advance their thinking, and inspire them to action.
He is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, the CEO of On-Purpose Partners, and a highly respected business advisor for middle market organizations and a personal coach to CEOs, Executive Directors, and Company Presidents. Authentic, original, good humored, and engaging are the qualities most often attributed to this thought leader by his peers, clients, and audiences. He has traveled from Hungary to Hawaii since 1992 inspiring audiences as he carries the message of being on-purpose into the hearts, minds, and lives of people.
Kevin’s intelligent and easy speaking style mixes light and spontaneous humor with a life-changing message and stories. His uplifting keynote addresses and programs appeal to those with true aspirations and more responsibilities than time. These people long to make a difference through ethically building a business, career, and life of significance. There’s an authentic spirit to his words and way that captivates audiences.
Kevin shows up at the event to work. He invests himself in your event and people. Every engagement is tailored to the audience, company, and industry at hand. Not one to “show and go,” Kevin considers it a privilege to reasonably meet and greet your participants, to sign books, and to answer questions. He wants to bring value to your event.
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