Mike McKinley is a businessman, motivational speaker, consultant, author, business owner, and developer of a showcase garden destination. For over 25 years, he has been involved in the daily operations of the multi-million dollar educational publishing house that he founded.

Presenting hard-hitting business content delivered in a fun way, Mike entertains while he teaches - presenting as the keynote speaker, at corporate trainings, to in-house programs, and for professional association meetings. His long-term client list includes Daimler-Chrysler, Toro, American Airlines, Great Clips for Hair, Subway, American Family and First Bank. Hundreds of companies - from construction to healthcare, high technology firms to the auto industry - have relied on Mike for insight into creating today's business innovation and success.

His program topics include Change, Motivation, Maximizing Performance, Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership and Balancing Work and Home.

With a career in manufacturing and retail and with experience in radio and television broadcasting, Mike has a breadth of business expertise on which to draw when he shares his ideas and programs with large audiences, individuals, management teams and boards of directors across the country.

As a committed civic volunteer, Mike enjoys assisting various organizations, bringing his professional and personal strengths to help those in need. He often visits his alma mater, volunteering his time and sharing his business expertise with students whom he considers the business leaders of tomorrow. Through sponsorship of United Way functions, providing scholarships and support at his alma mater, and working with those dealing with terminal illnesses, Mike appreciates the many opportunities he has to give back to his community.

Mike's bold "in your face" style helps you prioritize your daily challenges. As a cancer survivor, Mike knows about using time well, adapting to change, and the importance of performing to the highest level every single day. With humorous images and Mike's easy-to-grasp insights, you will laugh as you learn. Audiences around the world have benefited from Mike's programs, which will be personalized to match the needs and interests of your group.

Mike works to share his message of maximizing performance and enjoying the ride!

• Change - You simply must change to keep up with your competition. But change doesn't have to be scary. Learn how to react to change constructively, thereby encouraging flexibility in the people around you.
  
  
• Maximizing Performance - The business bottom line is affected by how you minimize mistakes and achieve consistent productivity. Learn how responsibility and accountability are essential to your survival and growth.
  
  
• Motivation - Learn to make the most of each day. People with a positive outlook are happier and more effective both at work and at home. Mike sparks permanent changes by motivating you to focus on what is important in your life.
  
  
• Customer Service - Right now your competition is busy trying to win over your customers. Don't let that happen! Learn how to take your clients beyond customer service to a place called "customer specialness," where your clients are loyal and your sales increase.
  
  
• Teamwork - In an era of cutbacks, improving productivity with fewer employees becomes essential. However, accomplishing more with fewer people takes teamwork. Learn how to meet or exceed your goals-without compromising quality or service standards-by building self-motivated teams.
  
  
• Leadership - Learn when to manage and when to lead. Businesses need to be managed, but people need to be led. Effective managers who are also leaders become resource people for, not bosses of, others. And isn't that what supervision is all about?