His degrees include a
Bachelors in Arts Leadership Communications from Capital University,
graduating magna cum laude. He has an honorary doctorate degree in
Humane Letters (L.H.D.) from Southern California Seminary, and has
earned certification (CSE) accrediting him an ethical sales and
marketing leader from Sales & Marketing Executives
International.Thom has completed additional formal university education
(Masters level) in business, psychology, human resource
management, meeting planning, and theology at The Ohio State
University, Ohio Dominican University, Pontifical College, and
elsewhere so as to provide wisdom, clarity, solutions, and cutting edge
ideas in motivational formats for his clients worldwide. Dr. Lisk
is the 2008 recipient of the Founders Award from the Hilliard High
Alumni Association.
Thom-Terrific (many people
fondly refer to him this way) is the author of five books, the first of
which was co-authored/published in 1981 — Those Marvelous Mentors.
Preceding Noble Leadership© (2002), Thom wrote the Bible for all
salespeople, Become #1 in Selling! published first in 1996. July 2008
Penquin/USA -- three billion dollar NY, NY publisher -- releases
Lisk's new book, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Success for Professional
Speakers. Dr. Lisk is working on two other books right now and he
provides written workbooks for his seminar audiences as well as
educational CD's and DVD's. Dr. Thom Lisk Recent Books
By age 24 Thom A. Lisk had 30 people working for him in
five USA states, and by age 32 he had 300 people reporting to him when
he served as National Director for Highlights for Children. Lisk earned
over $60,000 a year by 1973 , at age 23, as the #1 (out of 100) Branch
Profit Center Manager in America for a huge consumer product
manufacturing company. Thom, again, was the #1 Branch Manager in
another national consumer products company at age 27 before he was
recruited into the professional speaking business full time in 1977.
Dr. Lisk often worked on retainer with several growing companies
simultaneously as a consultant in the 1980's while continuing his
speaking career and education. Lisk understands peak performance -- he
is an expert -- Thom has done it, allow him to teach your people
how-to succeed!
Dr Lisk was on the faculty for Franklin University as a
co-instructor and has guest lectured at numerous universities and
colleges (some have hired him to deliver seminars). He also has
served on the faculty of three Ohio Association of Realtors; Thom
currently offers both a three and six hour CE course for Realtors with
many veteran attendees writing "Best motivational training I
have ever attended!" Thom has delivered other CE approved courses for
many groups --
Ask
for details/references at 614-841-1776 or email Thom at
ThomLisk@TerrificSpeakers.com
Lisk has served as President of for-profit companies including PSBI,
Direct Resource Institute, The Thom Lisk Group, as well as President of
non-profits including The Independent Consultants Association, The
Christian Business Management Association, The Catholic Men's Ministry,
Diocese of Columbus (new name). His clients have included the Fortune
500 and national and state associations of all types. Lisk is the
recipient of the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award (named after
Founder) from Rotary International. Thom has served as a Trustee in
several organizations including for five years for his area Civic
Association; and as Chairperson for numerous organizational events he
can solve all your meeting and human resources problems.
By age 24 Thom A. Lisk had 30 people working for him in five USA
states, and by age 32 he had 300 people reporting to him when he served
as National Director for Highlights for Children. Lisk earned over
$60,000 a year by 1973 , at age 23, as the #1 (out of 100) Branch
Profit Center Manager in America for a huge consumer product
manufacturing company. Thom, again, was the #1 Branch Manager in
another national consumer products company at age 27 before he was
recruited into the professional speaking business full time in 1977.
Dr. Lisk often worked on retainer with several growing companies
simultaneously as a consultant in the 1980's while continuing his
speaking career and education. Lisk understands peak performance -- he
is an expert -- Thom has done it, allow him to teach your people
how-to succeed!
Dr Lisk was on the faculty for Franklin University as a
co-instructor and has guest lectured at numerous universities and
colleges (some have hired him to deliver seminars). He also has
served on the faculty of three Ohio Association of Realtors; Thom
currently offers both a three and six hour CE course for Realtors with
many veteran attendees writing "Best motivational training I
have ever attended!" Thom has delivered other CE approved courses for
many groups -- ask for details/references at 614-841-1776 or email Thom
at ThomLisk@TerrificSpeakers.com
Examples of Lisk's servant leadership in his home city which
further broaden, deepen, widen his skills and expertise to serve
your organization include: Campaign Coordinator Trainer/Trustee,
United Way of Central Ohio generating double digit growth in donations;
Committee Chairperson/Speaker for several Chambers of Commerces;
Chairperson for all of Ohio two years for The National Day of Prayer
(first Thursday of every May each year); Radio and TV talk show host
and guest in several cities; Church Council Member, Chairperson several
committees including for Long-Range Planning Committee; Rotary
Club Scholarships Founder, Board of Trustee Member, Chairperson
Programs for three years; Founder/President/Director of a men's
ministry with 1200 men registered for the 11th annual conference in
2008.
You have been a member of Associations so you may appreciate
what Thom A. Lisk has learned from the numerous other associations (not
yet mentioned above) in which he has been a member: American
Society for Training and Development, The Society of Human Resources
Management, National Speakers Association, Ohio Speakers Forum, The
Entrepreneurship Forum of Columbus.
Dr. Lisk is often asked to speak about some aspect of relationship
building, personal development, family health and wellness so you will
appreciate that his wife Lorna M. Lisk, MS and he sometimes speak
together to groups. They have five grown and married children along
with soon ten grandchildren. Thom expects to live healthy to age
105 like his maternal grandmother who was married 73 years to the same
man, Thom's grandfather! So by comparison, at age 58 Thom Lisk is a
young man but rich with gifts, experiences, skill, education, and
wisdom to help your organization. Thom knows how to weave together
a message that will meet your objectives, and surpass your
expectations. Please don't compare Thom A. Lisk only to average or not
so qualified amateur, not really professional speakers. You can,
please, compare Thom Lisk to the best pro speakers in the
world and then schedule Lisk at a fee you can
afford! Contact Dr. Lisk for more details. Thom guarantees
your satisfaction!