Les Norman
Lead Well, Live with Passion
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Les Norman is a National Keynote/Conference Speaker with over 20 years in the field! His presentations have empowered and educated audiences across the US in the areas of Servant Leadership, Developing a Strong Work/Life Balance, Creating & Sustaining a Positive Culture, and the Importance of Cohesive Teamwork in the Workplace. Drawing from his experiences as an Elite MLB/Gold Medal Athlete, Successful Small Business Owner and Radio/Podcast/TV Host, Les speaks with passion, humor and a deep desire to help others lead well-and live a joyful, balanced life!
Les also has extensive experience as an emcee, bringing excitement and humor to corporate events, fundraisers, school events, non-profits, and many more!
Past partners/clients include: FNIC, Kiewit, Waddell & Reed, First Federal Bank of Kansas City, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, College World Series in Omaha, NE, Shelter Distribution, American Family Insurance, Heartland Tanning, USSSA National Convention, SHURCO, Grantham University, Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, Kansas Secured Title, Summit Bank of Kansas City, Lee’s Summit Education Foundation, Coldwater, and many more!
*Fee ranges are presented as a guideline only. Speaker fees are subject to change without notice. For an exact quote, please contact your Speaker Exchange Agency representative.
-Married to Bride Kristin (29 yrs), Sons Mack (24) & Tayt (pr. “Tate”, 21)
-’87 Jr. Olympic Gold Medalist, US North Team (Baseball)
-2x NAIA All-American Outfielder, U of St. Francis (IL)
-Drafted by Boston Red Sox (’91), KC Royals (’92): signed with KC
-’93 Royals Minor League Player of the Year, AA All-Star Game MVP
-’95 MLB Debut w/Royals
PRESENT:
-Host of the “Breakin’ the Norm” Radio Show on Sports Radio 810WHB
-Royals Analyst, “The Zone” w/Jason Anderson, 810WHB
-Host of “The Well” Podcast
-Former TV Analyst for Royals “Blue Zone” show on Spectrum Sports
-Member of KC Royals Alumni Association Board of Directors
-Royals Fantasy Camp Facilitator
-National Keynote Speaker: Topics include…
*Servant Leadership *Teamwork *Developing a Strong Work/Life Balance * How to Live a Life of Passion
*Enhancing Your Personal Brand *Overcoming Odds, Living Successfully
-Corporate Servant Leadership Trainer/Consultant; Event Emcee
-Author, “Teaching the Tools of Hitting”
**’Wheel of Fortune’ Winner!!
This keynote informs the audience-but is not limited to-the following aspects of Servant Leadership:
a. How to lead as a servant vs. by position only
b. How to become the BEST version of yourself
c. How to deal with confrontation
d. Developing the proper skills and attitudes necessary to help others around you grow and succeed
The definition of leadership is quite simply “influence”. Most of us in business (and life) have influence, but often do so from places of position, stress, anxiety, emotion, etc. In one of his most requested keynote presentations, Les helps his audience develop skillsets that improve their overall quality of life, which unlocks their ability to lead as a servant!
This keynote is designed to help business teams work as a cohesive unit, improve productivity and bring the BEST in collaboration:
a. Discover what a COHESIVE team really looks like
b. What qualities to look for in potential team members, how to develop the best team possible
c. Identifying and Avoiding the pitfalls of team imbalance, how to regain balance
I’ve had the honor of playing on some of the best teams at the highest level in sports. Some were well-oiled machines and highly successful.; some were dysfunctional and struggled at every turn. This keynote will help executives, leaders, and staff alike discover the qualities of a strong, cohesive team, how to develop those qualities, and how to identify and avoid the pitfalls associated with team imbalance.
Developing a Strong Work/Life Balance
a. Identifying toxic habits that hinder development and create a lack of joyfulness
b. Organizing priorities, discovering what really matters…and what doesn’t!
c. Practical tools to maintain a strong, lasting balance in every area of life
In one of his most requested keynote presentations, Les empowers his audience to get organized, prioritize, and bring balance back to the chaos life can bring. Many in today’s workplace achieve high levels of success, but due to personal imbalance are left struggling, anxious, and TIRED! If you and/or your greatest assets-your people-are burning the candle at every end and are looking for more out of a balanced life, this keynote is for you!
Creating & Sustaining a Positive Culture:
a. Learn how to Create a Positive Culture where everyone can thrive
b. 12 Steps to Sustain Positive Culture that won’t die out
c. Help leaders discover the most important investment and how it affects culture
Positive Culture is key. Many business teams work in an environment where culture isn’t what it should be-and it shows! In this keynote, Les helps leaders learn practical steps to identify current culture status, how to create the positive culture necessary to thrive, and how to sustain that culture as a way of life!
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