Adapted from the TSG Speakers Bureau Reference Guide on Motivational Speakers: All the labels can be confusing: motivational speakers, inspirational speakers, keynote speakers, public speakers, etc. Are they all the same? Are they all interchangeable? To a degree, there are great similarities, and yes, they can be interchangeable. There are significant differences, though, and we […]
Plan Ahead to Secure the Best Speakers for Nurses Week
National Nurses Week 2008 has barely come to a close, but it’s not too early to begin planning for next year’s festivities! Nurses Week is a wonderful time set aside to honor nurses for their skill, commitment, and compassion that touches lives every day. Every healthcare organization has a unique way of recognizing nurses, but […]
Solutions for Employee Motivation
The first line of a post titled “Mastering the Art of Motivation” on BNet.com grabbed my attention: “According to the Harvard Business School, 85 percent of companies report that employee motivation drops after the first six months on the job.” Wow! I suppose that shouldn’t come as a great surprise. We can all remember back […]
Speaker Recommendations for Administrative Professionals Week
UPDATED FOR 2014!! Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day are just around the corner (April 20-26 and April 23, respectively). How will you celebrate? From the International Association of Administrative Professionals: “Modern business is a storm. Modern office professionals bring order. They take the swirl of international commerce and give it cohesion. Every April […]
Six Keys to Booking YOUR Perfect Speaker
Last fall, I wrote a special report titled “Six Keys to Booking the Perfect Speaker for Your Next Event,” which is freely available in the Article Library of The Speakers Group site. Also included in the report is a special bonus — “12 Critical Questions to Maximize the Value of Your Next Speaker Booking” — […]
