“Your message was very well received and fit perfectly into the theme of our program. You should feel very ‘U.G.L.Y.’ based upon the response of the audience!” ~ John W. Molyneaux, CLU, General Agent, MassMutual

 “…take the time to listen to what people like about themselves, and focus on their best qualities… clear, easy to understand with the right touch of humor.” ~ Carol Penning, Village of Bolingbrook, IL

“…focus on leading, not managing… get out of my department more… get more feedback on my style… liked the integration of poetry with lecture.” ~ Gretchen Schroeter, Metromail

 “Your energy and inspirational style of presenting contributed immeasurably to the success of the meeting and to moving our clients closer to success in their business.” ~ Crendalyn McMath, Director, UIC Center for Urban Business

Sporty works with people who want to help others feel good about themselves and their contribution to the bottom line. He is a Conference Speaker and former Wall Street Journal executive with an inspirational message for an adult which resonates with young people. Sporty inspires people to become better listeners toward understanding success while enhancing their interpersonal and communication skills. He interactively uses his creativity, positive words and thoughts to help people feel good, believing…

  1. that winning is personal (W.I.N. – What I Need). As we each understand our personal win we become a more valued part of any team
  2. you have to be U.G.L.Y. (Unique, Gifted, Lovable You). There’s something about you that no other person has that adds your piece to this puzzle of our existence
  3. you have to enjoy this roller coaster of L.I.F.E. (Lessons Intended For Everyone)
  4. that we hear the same messages over and over… only the messenger changes.
  5. And we don’t get the message until our messenger delivers it

Contact and book Sporty to share that message with your sales staff, conference, and meeting attendees. He has had over a quarter of a century to practice and perfect practical proactive leadership skills that you can use to energize and remind…

  • your salespeople to increase business by competing with themselves
  • your members to enhance their interpersonal and communication skills for personal and professional growth
  • your team to have confidence… they are good, not lucky
  • your staff that Customer Service pronounced slowly states Customers Serve Us
  • … thus it behooves us to also treat one another as valued customers.

Humorous, Interactive, Professional, Tasteful, Inspirational…