Knowing that communication is the key to success in business and life and in making great leaders, he inspires his audiences to cross the line between an average communicator and an awesome, earthshaking communicator by speaking from the heart. "The simple quality that emerges from a great speech is authenticity." _Ask not what your country can do for you_, _I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat_, _Ich bin ein Berliner_, _Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall_, _I have a dream_. These simple phrases or sentences summarize an entire personlity, an entire speech, and in some cases, an entire movement."

As an expert on innovative leadership, he has given over 5,000 professional presentations and has worked extensively with The Executive Committee (TEC) and The Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He has served as a Chairman for TEC Worldwide, Director of Streamside Consulting and vice-president of Universal Education Centers. He is also on the faculty at Ryokan College.

Dr. Goldsmith is known for his practical, down-to-earth techniques and humorous style. He is uniquely qualified to address stress which occurs in work environments and which directly impacts efficiency. He can address these and other business issues in a way that will positively effect your bottom line.

Dr. Goldsmith has started, grown and sold three businesses, (The Waterbed Store, Sunward Video Systems and Focal Point Marketing.) He has a unique understanding of entrepreneurs and those striving for success.

Dr. Goldsmith is a proud member of many organizations, including the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He received a commendation from the City of Los Angeles for his work with victims of the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

Dr. Goldsmith has written several books, the latest of which is "Emotional Fitness for Couples: Ten Minutes A Day To A Better Relationship" which will be released on Valentine's Day, Feb. 2006.

Articles by Barton Goldsmith:

• The Awesome Power of Asking the Right Questions
  
• Successful Management
  
• The Awesome Power of The Company Evaluation
  
• Raising Children in Affluent Families
  
• Outside The Box Business
  
• The Truth About Emotions in Business
  
• Inside Out Leadership
  
• Leading Well Under Pressure
  
• The War on Talent: Finding and Keeping Good People
  
• The Knowledge for Lunch Bunch
  
• Critical Incident Training
  
• Pursuing Failure
  
• Dealing with Fear in the Workplace
  
• The Leader Evangelist
  
• Company Fun Equals Productivity and Profit
  
• Do You Run Your Business Or Does It Run You?