"I've always dreamed of being an old philosopher. So far I've achieved one out of two!"

Gerry Reid Speaking - Business Principles

(The first five items below are the foundation for the Integrity section of my speech on "Ethics and Integrity in  the 21st Century.")

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"In my business, your success is
the most important consideration. Period."

I am dedicated to providing my clients and their audiences high-quality, content-rich and personally inspiring speeches, workshops and seminars. The following dynamic principles allow me to contribute to others in a positive way while producing income to continue my work.

1. Do What is Right and Fair for All Parties.

When I cannot satisfy this rule, I do what is right and fair for you.

2. Teamwork.

Together, we will determine how my participation in your event will satisfy the needs and objectives of your audience, and how we will measure and evaluate my services.

3. Walk My Talk.

I deliver motivation, training and education, not hype, psych and hot air. I present only that which I do myself. Besides hearing a speaker, your audience sees a role model.

4. Service and Product Flexibility.

I modify everything I do (contracts, titles, descriptions, content, measurements, whatever) to meet your needs for your specific event and audience.

5. Continuous Improvement.

I believe and apply the philosophy of continuous improvement (Kaizen). Every day I learn something new and I immediately incorporate that learning in my presentations.

Balanced Content in All Topics.

  • To change attitudes, provide motivation.
  • To change skills, provide training.
  • To change knowledge, provide education.

My speeches, workshops and seminars contain:

  • Level-with-people attitudes, motivation, and inspiration.
  • Down-to-earth skills, techniques, and ideas.
  • Up-on-business knowledge, education, and resources.

Balanced Delivery at All Events.

My delivery:

  • Entertains the body with humor and kindness,
  • Engages the mind with insight and wisdom,
  • Empowers the spirit with inspiration and hope.

+ Win + Win + Win +

1. YOUR SUCCESS! You, the meeting planner, win by knowing your event will be a successful and satisfying undertaking, both topically and financially.

2. ATTENDEE SUCCESS! The people attending our event win by receiving satisfying presentations that are rich in content, relevant to their needs, and delivered in an engaging way.

3. MY SUCCESS! I win through the satisfaction of seeing, hearing and feeling positive responses from you and your audience, and knowing that I am delivering high-quality professional services, superior to other alternatives.