"My presentations and training entertain, inform, persuade and inspire my audience. As a sole survivor, I care deeply about my message."
ISSUES DISCUSSED
FIRE SAFETY AND BURN AWARENESS
Fire prevention and burn awareness for the vacation, work and motel room. Developing a home and work evacuation plan. Getting children involved and understanding what to do and why. " Now the fire is out, what do you do next?" Includes a one page checklist for fire safety.
ESTABLISHING ACCOUNTABILITY - SHAPE OR BE SHAPED
All meaningful change starts within. The transformation from victim to survivor. Dealing with tough life experiences. Making adversity an ally and a tool to learn and grow. Changing the internal script. Anchor your life to a higher ground. Unite the inside and the outside.
ORGANIZATIONAL SELF-MANAGEMENT
Moving outside our comfort zones and take risks. Shoveling while the piles are small. You can't steal second base with your foot on first. The six categories of risk and four types of fear. Managers do things right. Leaders do the right things. The "Omega" leader. Center life on principles, not popularity. Creating a personal vision and mission with BHAGs - Big, Hairy, Audacious, Goals.
VALUE CENTERED LEADERSHIP
Seven Characteristics of a Value Centered Leader. Create commitment by articulating a vision. Do you have one? What is it? What is your purpose? Are you visible? Have the courage of your convictions and willingness to be vulnerable. Envision a context for change. Where are you going? How will you get there? Who's on your team? Authentic self-expression - who you are and what you do and say. Actions mirror your words. Effective leaders MBWA-O. Great leaders are made, not born. Do you pull from the front or push from behind? Do you try to 'swim' without getting into the water? Six "do's" and "don'ts" when communicating with employees.
VALUES AMERICANS (and others) CAN EMBRACE
"Thirteen Principles for Life and Living. Turning challenges into opportunities. To TEACH. Trust, Empower, Appreciate, and Recognize, Communicate and Have respect for everyone. Clarify personal and spiritual values. What is your legacy? Principle versus popularity. The Law of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. Propriety and the perception of impropriety. Cherish family and friends. Anchor life to a higher ground. Practice Kaizen. The person in the mirror. Who are you...really?
DEVELOP AN ATTITUDE ... A "SAFETY" ATTITUDE
Your attitude equals your altitude. Connecting our personal vision with purpose and goals. Cultivating self-esteem and creating a balanced life. Using faith and a holistic lifestyle to enhance your personal journey. Humor will get you through anything. Includes examples (slides) which reinforce the importance of following proper safety procedures, equipment utilization, and materials handling.
ACHIEVE QUALITY IN LIFE AND WORK
Quality improvement can be applied to business and your personal life. George Burk was critically burned and severely injured, the sole survivor of 14 passengers in a military plane crash. Did several of W. Edward Deming's 14 Points for Quality improvement assist him during his recovery, rehabilitation and transformation from victim to survivor? Can applying several of Deming's points - Adopt the New Philosophy; Create a Constancy of Purpose; Drive out Fear - help you and help you assist others to improve their personal and business processes to achieve success in life and business? Hear George's remarkable story and learn what improvement and quality are all about.
"EVERY DAY IS AN ADVENTURE AND EVERY MEAL IS A BANQUET."
ADVANTAGES OF GEORGE'S PRESENTATIONS
INSPIRATIONAL Become inspired to achieve more in your personal and professional endeavors.
EDUCATIONAL Learn how to deal with stress, fear, competition, risk and change.
ENTERTAINING George will make you laugh, cry and you'll be moved. It's not a speech, it is an experience.
AUDIENCE FOCUSED George tailors his presentation to fit the needs of his audiences. He strives to exceed your expectations.
