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William
"T" Thompson |
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"T"
Thompson speaks on
Leadership
& Success
There's no more
powerful, captivating speaker on the subjects of leadership &
success than William "T" Thompson. While others theorize
about success, "T" has created his own blueprint for personal
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One of the first students
to integrate the all-white high school in Orangeburg, South Carolina,
"T" went on to become an All-American football star, National
Merit student and the first African-American from South Carolina
to receive an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Today,
airline Captain, practicing attorney, founder of The Summit Group
Companies and devoted family man, 'T has been featured in The Wall
Street Journal, The New York Times, Black Enterprise Magazine and
on NBC News. He has shared his personal stories of achievement and
philosophy on leadership and success with organizations ranging
from US Airways to NationsBank to The Boy Scouts of America. Now
he brings his electrifying message to your organization.
AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENEUR
• CEO, The Summit Group Companies
• Multi-million dollar real estate developer
• Dunkin Donuts, TCBY and Subway Sandwich Multi Unit Franchisee
• National technology and engineering business owner
• Inc. Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year nominee
CAPTAIN FOR DELTA AIR LINES
• Pilot for Delta since 1980
• Former Air Force Instructor Pilot
• Recipient of the Outstanding Pilot and Master Instructor
Pilot Awards
PRACTICING ATTORNEY
• Member in good standing of the Massachusetts and District
of Columbia Bars
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court and all
Federal Courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court
COMMUNITY LEADER
• Five-term Commissioner of Aeronautics for Massachusetts,
serving three different governors
• National Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society
• Member, Board of Directors, various banks and organizations
since 1984
FEATURED IN
• Wall Street Journal
• New York Times
• Boston Globe
• Black Enterprise Magazine
• Numerous other media outlets
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Sample
Keynotes
Pilot Your Way to Success
Most of us are mystified by the miracle of flight,
although we don't fully understand the principles that enable flight
to occur. Most of us want to be successful, although we don't fully
understand the principles that enable success to occur.
How do we go from where we are today to where we
want to be tomorrow? How can we achieve the true greatness that
lies within? By applying certain principles - "T"s Seven
Principles of Success. In this common sense, thought provoking presentation,
"T" offers practical advice guaranteed to motivate and
invigorate your group - giving even the ordinary among us an extraordinary
desire to succeed. "T" shows you how to make things happen,
how to become super productive, and how to add value to your organization
as a team. You'll enjoy the rewards that are sure to follow when
you Pilot Your Way To Success.
Leadership: Where Eagles Soar
In today's fast-paced world, change is the only
constant. To succeed and benefit from that change, effective leadership
is essential. But there is confusion over what leadership really
is, and most of the confusion centers on the distinction between
leadership and management. Leaders give the vision, the destination,
the direction. Managers ensure that we get there efficiently.
Leadership is not reserved for the rich and powerful.
Nor is it the exclusive privilege of the charismatic few. Leadership
can be learned. In this presentation, "T" outlines the
qualities that are shared by all good leaders - qualities guaranteed
to make a positive impact on your people and ultimately on your
bottom line. From Values to Vision, you'll hear an upbeat and energizing
approach to creating leaders in your organization. Your leaders
will be better equipped to meet new challenges and visualize new
directions. Leaders that will enable your organization to SOAR.
"..A true Renaissance Man with a profound message of
accomplishment and success."
Wayne Budd, President Bell Atlantic, NE
"Your story captivated, inspired and challenged us all!
Your comments on the distinctions between leadership and management
really had an impact on our group."
Nathaniel Burgess US Airways
"The audience was literally on the edge of its seat... I
have received numerous phone calls commenting on your story and
what you have accomplished in your career."
Jim Holdman, Vice President State Street Bank
"Your unique accomplishments coupled with your keen insight
on the qualities of leadership really connected with my congressional
colleagues."
"Congressman William Clay First District, Missouri
"You mesmerized the audience—your message was both
informative and inspiring."
Stanley Shmishkiss, Chairman Emeritus American Cancer Society
Foundation
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