#EDSMITHSPEAKS

2 SPORT PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, AUTHOR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, SPORTS TALK SHOW HOST AND NFL ANALYST

Are you looking for an inspiring speaker for you next event? Ed Smith utilizes stories from his unique journey to entertain and enlighten your group. Whether you are looking to motivate or bring team members together (Executive Leadership/Team Building), encourage youth organizations or looking for a true faith-based experience, Ed will tailor an amazing presentation specifically for your needs. Feel free to contact me with questions or interest regarding your event, messaging, and availability.

EXECUTIVE
DEVELOPMENT

Great organizations are defined by Executive Leadership. Early in my professional sports career, I believed it was purely athletic talent on the field that ultimately dictated success. Through years of life experiences, I realize how invaluable members of the front office are in contributing to organizational success. Their work is often behind the scenes and even more so, the great ones don’t seek the limelight. The glory comes with the environment these leaders created and significantly contribute to the success of the team.

Are you properly leading, training, developing, and educating your executive talent to lead your organization? Ed Smith shares how to effectively place great talent and cultivate their abilities to lead.

Ed offers a series of presentations/workshops, titled Leadership Tips from the Locker Room to the Boardroom which will show you how to:

• Identify, develop, and trust your talent
• Build loyal leaders from within: Inspire and motivate your executive leaders
• Create specific objectives in line with the vision of the organization
• Empower your leaders
• Create a balance within your organization by delegating responsibilities

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TEAM
BUILDING

To achieve success as an organization, it is imperative to build a team of quality members who share in a common goal/vision. As a member of the 1998 NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons, I experienced one of the greatest single season unifications of an organization. A coaching staff and roster of 53 men came together to achieve success beyond our wildest dreams. The season was not without its share of controversy and adversity; sticking together and working as a cohesive unit helped us overcome those challenges.

The reward for all the hard work culminated in our appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII vs. the Denver Broncos.

How did the Atlanta Falcons transform into the High-Flying Dirty Birds?
• Attention to detail: know your role, assignments and execute – there are no small responsibilities
• Commitment to the cause by every individual
• Effective and collaborative communication at ALL levels of the organization
• Reliability/Dependability
• A ‘We’ not ‘Me’ mentality
• Looking out for your team members: “I am my brother’s keeper”.

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EXPAND
 LEADERSHIP

One of the many characteristics that describe great leaders is the ability to establish a clear vision and sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly. As a professional athlete, I had the good fortune of following some great leaders. The line that separates a strong and effective leader from an ineffective one comes down to simple qualities.

The world of professional sports is parallel to the business world. When you can inspire individuals to serve selflessly, contribute willingly and unite as a strong team – success is inevitable. Effective leadership creates a healthy productive and unified environment that leads to strong individual efforts and elevated team/organizational success.

Some valuable lessons you will discover during our time together include:
• Elevate each team member to achieve and put forth their best
• Value each team member and encourage creative and effective input
• Communicate clearly and fairly when it comes to redirecting and discipline
• Encourage individuality in your team members; one size does not fit all
• Learn tools and resources to eliminate the office politics
• Earn respect, not fear

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