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Michael Hyatt

CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and Popular Blogger


Michael Hyatt is the Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S. Thomas Nelson is a privately-held company. Michael has worked at the company for a total of thirteen years.

Michael speaks on topics related to leadership, productivity, and social media. He has been speaking publicly for more than 25 years and has keynoted more than 100 events. He has also appeared on more than 1,500 television and radio shows, including all three major television networks and numerous syndicated television and radio shows.

Michael began his publishing career at Word Publishing while a student at Baylor University, where he worked for a total of six years. In addition to serving as Vice President of Marketing at Thomas Nelson in the mid-80s, Michael also started his own publishing company, Wolgemuth & Hyatt, with partner Robert Wolgemuth in 1986. Word eventually acquired the company in 1992.

Michael Hyatt has written four books, one of which landed on the New York Times bestseller list where it stayed for seven months. He is currently working on his fifth book, The How of Wow. It is scheduled for publication in the fall of 2009.

Michael joined Thomas Nelson for the second time in 1998. Since that time he has worked in a variety of roles in both divisional and corporate management. He was promoted to President and COO in February 2004 and CEO in August 2005. Michael also serves as Chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).


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Michael Hyatt is the Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S. Thomas Nelson is a privately-held company. Michael has worked at the company for a total of thirteen years.

Michael speaks on topics related to leadership, productivity, and social media. He has been speaking publicly for more than 25 years and has keynoted more than 100 events. He has also appeared on more than 1,500 television and radio shows, including all three major television networks and numerous syndicated television and radio shows.

Michael began his publishing career at Word Publishing while a student at Baylor University, where he worked for a total of six years. In addition to serving as Vice President of Marketing at Thomas Nelson in the mid-80s, Michael also started his own publishing company, Wolgemuth & Hyatt, with partner Robert Wolgemuth in 1986. Word eventually acquired the company in 1992.

Michael Hyatt has written four books, one of which landed on the New York Times bestseller list where it stayed for seven months. He is currently working on his fifth book, The How of Wow. It is scheduled for publication in the fall of 2009.

Michael joined Thomas Nelson for the second time in 1998. Since that time he has worked in a variety of roles in both divisional and corporate management. He was promoted to President and COO in February 2004 and CEO in August 2005. Michael also serves as Chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).

Leadership 2.0

Our interaction with the Web and the expectations it creates have forever changed what we expect from our leaders. To be effective in this environment, leaders must adjust their style and learn new tools. In this presentation, I discuss seven changes leaders must make to be effective in a post-modern world.

Social Media 101

Blogs, Facebook, and Twitter are all the rage. But are they really useful or merely a distraction, especially to busy leaders? In this presentation, I outline the facts, debunk the myths, and discuss how to use social media to build your brand, decrease your marketing costs, and increase your sales.

Working Smart

With all the demands on your time – work, family, friends, and your own health – how do you get it all done? How do you keep your life in balance? In this presentation, I show you how to shave ten hours off your work week. I also provide seven practical strategies for working smarter, not harder.

Believe me, I have heard many CEOs address an audience. I have only seen one, however, with the unique ability to combine humor and content, then deliver it with credibility and a humble attitude. Michael Hyatt is the very best. — Andy Andrews - New York Times Bestselling Author and International Speaker

Younger crowds in their twenties and thirties are inundated with messages and entertainment, making them a hard crowd to please. Mike's Keynote at the 2009 Gathering cut through the clutter and beautifully illustrated the power of a strong storyteller. It was the kind of speech audiences hope for but rarely get. — Ted Dekker - New York Times Bestselling Author and Sponsor of The Gathering

Vanderbilt University loves Michael Hyatt. He is the top-rated speaker in both our Executive and MBA programs. He is a CEO 'who walks his talk.' He can both do and teach - a powerful leadership combination. His talks overflow with compelling leadership stories and lessons. And his delivery is superb. I highly recommend him. — Richard L. Daft, Ph.D. - Professor of Management Owen Graduate School of Management Vanderbilt University

Michael Hyatt is unique in the world of speakers. As CEO of a major corporation, he obviously commands attention in the boardroom. Amazingly though, he also understands what it takes to reach an audience of people who are not in his employ. His attention to detail and keenly honed sense of humor make Michael one of the most riveting - and relevant - speakers in the world. — Robert D. Smith - President First Image, Inc

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