As a kid, Alan used to “jump the train and ride the rails” home from school (yup, he was too lazy to walk across town). Little did he know then, watching cars couple in the switching yards would lead to profound lessons on how leaders connect - or fail to connect - with their people. Combined with experiences from his love for travel, Alan will discuss connection lessons from Travel Agents, Tour Guides, and Locomotive Leaders.
Alan is an award-winning speaker who one enthusiastic audience member called “The most passionate speaker on the planet.”
Alan’s work has taken him throughout North America and abroad. He has been published in national magazines including New York City’s ‘Mainline Magazine’ and the Canadian Institute of Management’s ‘Leaders in Management’ publication. He was featured on the CBS Network program ‘Leading Experts’, and is a frequent media guest on numerous radio and internet broadcast stations.
Alan is the President of Achieving Goals, a training and consulting company specializing in organizational health, team leadership, achievement, and human potential. He is a founding member of The John Maxwell Team of Certified Leadership Coaches, Teachers and Speakers, and has been speaking professionally since 2006.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx