Keynotes

Dr. Adolph Brown has a gift to reach people and can successfully incorporate and convey the goals and objectives of any organization or conference in his keynote address.

Keynote-originally meant the fundamental point of a speech, today refers to the main speech or featured spots at a meeting, to the entire convention in the main room.

(Most Presentations have Parts II & III involving more In-depth Coverage and Exploration of Topics)

Keynote Options

Soft Skills in Hard Times:  Winning In the Workplace! ™
Employee's soft skills, or lack thereof, can affect an organization's bottom line.  To be successful in today's job market, professionals need a combination of occupation specific technical skills and the more universally applicable soft skills (or the skills that represent a cluster of personal qualities, habits, attitude and social graces that make someone a good employee and someone compatible with whom to work).  This presentation is designed for organizations and corporations who may have colleagues and/or employees that may have missed the lessons that often mark us on social graces, ability with language, personal habits, friendliness, and optimism. 

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Learn the critical A, B, C's of soft skills:  Attitude for Altitude, Better Behavior vs. Bitter Behaving, and Character.
   
   
2. Lead your life incorporating soft skills at every turn...ensuring that your work and workplace are rewarding, profitable, and a quality experience! 

Sales Teams, Organizations, Corporations, Managers, Leaders

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Creating A Motivating Environment….Using Stress To Propel Your Success! ™
Every great leader knows that success starts with ATTITUDE; and INSPIRATION leads to ACCOMPLISHMENT. This presentation fuels leaders to be confident and competent with common sense insight and takeaways that they can begin to put to use immediately. Audience members record new leadership insights and commit to new leadership behaviors in the areas of conflict management, performance enhancement, role of the leader, blended learning solutions, leading change, and coaching for success.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will be challenged to move out of their comfort zones.
   
   
2. Participants will be inspired for courageous creativity and innovation.

Business Leaders, Corporate Professionals, Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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The Coach Approach: Executive Coaching & Corporate Mentoring
This tailored presentation is specifically designed to boost the performance of a company’s top management and future leaders which contributes significantly to strengthening the bottom line, improving productivity, and advancing the marketplace position of any business.  Leaders will achieve positive changes in behavior for themselves, their people and their teams.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will learn how to groom employees into high impact through performance based coaching.

2. Participants will learn to create a coaching culture of accountability, leadership, and continuous learning.

Young People, Professionals & Paraprofessionals, Business leaders, Corporate Professionals

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Beyond Stereotypes: Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions™
This presentation is aimed at getting rid of workplace conflict and building harmony and cooperation at work.  This uniquely tailored presentation will take diversity to the next level in your organization by leveraging the variety of differences between people in your organization. 

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will learn the changing language of diversity
   
   
2. Participants will learn to embrace diversity and realize the benefits.
   
   

Young People, Business Leaders, Corporate Professionals, Professionals and Paraprofessionals

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Real Talk™
Real Talk™ positively addresses “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” dealing with everything from relationships, family, today’s youth, diversity, leadership, and education. Doc humorously exposes issues that many avoid in the ‘politically-correct’ climate. If society privately thinks about it or secretly talks about it, Real Talk™ addresses it!

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Real Talk leads to Real Action.
   
   
2. Real Action leads to Real Results!

Appropriate for ALL audiences!

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Disclaimer: Real Talk™ is ALWAYS Preceded by Real Relationships!

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Teaching Outside of the Box: A Fresh Perspective for Educators™
Start the year off with a 'can do' attitude and enthusiasm while learning research proven strategies on how to motivate students, support your colleagues and parents, create a responsive classroom, and effective and efficient classroom management.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will gain an appreciation for orienting themselves toward a positive Attitude, Aptitude, and Altitude for the upcoming school year and learning to keep the naysayers, complainants, and bad mouthing of others at bay.
   
   
2. Participants will understand the significance of providing a learning experience filled with Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships.

New and veteran educators alike.

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Against All Odds "Dare to Care"™
This presentation will stress the importance of providing the best strategies in classroom management and effective teaching with regards to behavior issues and discipline concerns. Help young people by developing positive language and critical thinking skills in the midst of a myriad of distractions and vast exposure to a host of maladaptive media. After all, the words we chose to use are often a determinant of our behavior.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Explore the verbal dynamics of today’s youth through language, articulations, mannerisms, music and understand the many varied ways youth have today to connect and relate.
   
   
2. Our attitudes and perspectives will be confronted as we become empowered to discover new and positive ways of looking at and responding to all young people, especially one of today’s most prominent youth cultures: Hip Hop.

Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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Closing the TRUST (Achievement) Gap™
This presentation will provide the audience with an understanding of social and economic factors that place youth at risk. Learn proven strategies for effectively supporting teaching and learning. Inspire and motivate today’s youth to succeed by getting the attention of every student learner.  Doc tells of uncanny adventures he has had in and outside of the classroom and of his own life experiences.  Within these humorous and heartfelt stories, Doc delivers a message that pertains to all.  It is a message of hope, dedication and the will to NEVER LEAVE A CHILD BEHIND.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Primarily address removing barriers from student learning, ranging from issues of poverty, marginalized groups, to students with disabilities, and MUCH MORE!
   
   
2. Catching it early is the proposed best method to handle these issues coupled with parental involvement, teaching excellence, strategic partnerships and incentives. Conclude with the ultimate message of “NEVER GIVE UP ON ANY STUDENT!”

Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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I MISS MY DADDY! Fathers Do Matter.™
Created to help participants meet the challenge of embracing fathers to communicate the significance of their role in the life of their children.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will learn to help all fathers, including young, incarcerated, expectant, and long distance fathers, become more accountable, responsible, and available.
   
   
2. Participants will learn the elements of creating a father-focused program that enlightens, inspires, and empowers fathers to better all aspects of their life.

Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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Engaging Parents as Partners: Two Teams, One Dream!™
Provides reasonable, practical and effective strategies to maximize parental involvement, participation, and on-going support for parents, fostercare parents and adoptive parents.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Focuses upon young people’s most important teachers: parents, adoptive parents, foster care parents, grandparents, etc.
   
   
2. All in attendance will learn more effective methods to praise, honor parents and reinforce positive parenting.

Business Leaders, Corporate Professionals, Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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TEACHERS ARE NOT PUNCHING BAGS!
S.A.F.E. (Secure and Fair Environments)™: Workplace and School Safety
Learn alternatives to suspension and expulsion. Understand the dynamics of truancy, bullying, dating violence, and conflict in schools and your workplace. Learn how to effectively react, respond and lead in school violence scenarios and workplace crises.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Create an atmosphere and environment of safety and security in schools and workplaces.
   
   
2. Prevent and effectively intervene in workplace and school bullying among colleagues, students, educators, administrators, and parents.

School Counselors, Young People, Business Leaders, Corporate Professionals, Professionals and Paraprofessionals

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"Wannabe, Gonnabe" Thug Passion and Gang Awareness™
Presentation of the latest trends with juvenile gangs and the collaborative approach required to effectively initiate positive change. It will also explore one of the most explosive issues of today - society's embrace of a "ghetto" persona that demeans women, devalues education, celebrates the worst of stereotypes, and contributes to a culture of violence.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Understand gang terror and learn proven methods to counsel, mediate, resolve conflicts, manage anger and suppress aggression.
   
   
2. Learn the roots of antisocial behavior

Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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When The Kid Who Can, Won't: Removing the Barriers From Student Learning™
Removing the Barriers From Student Learning Recognize the obstacles that hinder the instructional process and learn to implement strategies and effective plans of action to help all of today's youth overcome those obstacles.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Provide participants with intensive training and professional development filled with insights and inspiration.
   
   
2. Emphasis on classroom management, drop out prevention, behavior modification, and mental health in schools.

Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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Winning The TITLE and Making the Grade:  Ensuring Success in Title I Funded Schools and Programs
Learn the best practices in educational and motivational strategies proven to help children from low-income families struggling academically.  Insight is provided to the teachers, administrators, and parents dedicated to help these children overcome the robbing conditions of poverty.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Improve student achievement and ensure Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

2. Increase self-esteem, self-image, and academic self-concept of students, thus increasing passing rates.

TITLE I Schools and Programs, students, teachers, parents and administrators Only.

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Yesterday’s Schools and Today’s Students?™
This presentation will primarily address removing barriers from student learning, ranging from issues of poverty to student’s with disabilities, and MUCH MORE! From the demands made by the No Child Left Behind Act, Doc has initiated practical, ready to use and innovative strategies to help ALL students succeed.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. This presentation will motivate, inspire and challenge attendees to rethink the use of existing learning support resources to maximize a school’s capability for addressing any and all barriers to student learning.
   
   
2. With increasing accountability for student outcomes and dwindling budgets, this presentation has proven to be the most essential link in increasing student achievement and success rates.

Professionals & Paraprofessionals

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The Ultimate Survival Guide for Today’s College Student™
This invigorating and uplifting dialogue will help make the process of undergraduate matriculation easier by learning to focus on your dreams, not obstacles.  You will be better able to use the many resources available to you as you prepare for your next career.  

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Creating the image of a top leader; Developing communication skills of a great leader; Understanding the keys to networking and building relationships; Getting the most out of advisement; Living the Positive Attitude; and Learning to live WELL without drama, drugs, and deceit.
   
   
2. As a result of committing to The Ultimate Survival Guide for Today’s College Student, you will be recharged, refueled, and re-energized to meet and exceed the demands of today’s global economy and marketplace.
   
   

All Undergraduate Students, Student-Athletes, Career Services Staff, Admissions Officers, Committed Faculty, Coaches, Athletic Department Staff, and Administrative Officers

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Teaching Outside of the Box: A Fresh Perspective for Educators™
Start the year off with a 'can do' attitude and enthusiasm while learning research proven strategies on how to motivate students, support your colleagues and parents, create a responsive classroom, and effective and efficient classroom management.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will gain an appreciation for orienting themselves toward a positive Attitude, Aptitude, and Altitude for the upcoming school year and learning to keep the naysayers, complainants, and bad mouthing of others at bay.
   
   
2. Participants will understand the significance of providing a learning experience filled with Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships

Administrative Officers, Provosts, Deans, Professors, Faculty, & Staff.

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Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Choosing a major which satisfies you; Not being misled by today’s job market; Learning to be flexible and adaptable; Learning to think critically and practically; Being aware of training requirements; Earning the best grades possible; Living the Positive Attitude; and Getting practical experience.
   
   
2. As a result of this “learning for life” experience, you will have the ability to create uncontested market space for yourself and make your competition irrelevant. 
   

All Undergraduate Students, Student-Athletes, Career Services Staff, Admissions Officers, Committed Faculty, Coaches, Athletic Department Staff, and Administrative Officers

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This Trend is Not Your Friend! Hidden Messages In Hip-Hop Culture™
Participants will understand the alluring nature, effects, and consequences of Hip-Hop Culture. Hip-hop isn't just about music; it's a culture, a way of life, a language, a fashion, a set of values, and a unique perspective. Hip-hop is an economy; it's the ability to take the inner-city negative cash flow system of hustling, pushing, pimping, and banging, and turn it into a multi-million—or possibly even billion—dollar business. This is an entertaining and educational journey for all.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Young people will know how to decipher the real messages of Hip Hop Culture; i.e., Ghetto is a place where one lives, it is not how you live.
   
   
2. Young people will understand that Relevance Does Not Have To Be Irrelevance.
   

Students and Young Professionals

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A Motivational Makeover™: An Orientation To Success
This talk encourages students and professionals to be PREPARED NOT SCARED for the challenges they will encounter on the path to success. It will also explore the hip cultural idiom of "ghetto-ness" and its all consuming and devastating impact on society. Ultimately it will empower attendees to avoid the pitfalls of “thug culture,” while empowering attendees to make positive choices.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will learn Better Attitude Development (B.A.D.™) strategies for self-improvement.
   
   
2. Participants will learn the importance of INVESTING IN ONESELF!
   

Students and Young Professionals

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Stinking Thinking™
This is a multidimensional effort to educate and empower youth to reject illicit drugs and other maladaptive behavior patterns. Relevant messages of drop-out prevention, drug resistance, and abstinence education will be delivered. Students will be charged to become "Born Choosers."

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Employ strategies to combat negative messages conveyed and directed to youth from television, radio, and other media.
   
   
2. Special attention will be given to the “It’s Just…..” Theory.

Young People (Elementary, Middle/Jr. High, and High Schools, Colleges and Universities)

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Character Counts and So Do I™
The focus of this presentation will be on having “character” as opposed to being a “character.” A lesson in Ethics will be taught - "Just because it isn't wrong, doesn't make it right!"

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Examination of the Six Pillars of Character-Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
   
   
2. Special attention will be given to “Who you are when no one is watching.”

Young People (Elementary, Middle/Jr. High, and High Schools, Colleges and Universities)

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Judgement Calls™: Beyond Perception
Perception is a very powerful tool and it can help you achieve your goals and catapult you to success--when you work with it and use perception to help you. We are well aware of the old adage "What You See is What You Get!" This presentation focuses on the questions of "Just what do you see in others?" And "Just how do these views affect others?"

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. What you believe is what you get.
   
   
2. How you see people is what you bring out of them.
   
   

Law Professionals (Judges, Correctional Officers, Probation & Parole Officers, & Law enforcement)

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Mindful Marriages ™
Learn the skills that do not automatically arrive just because we marry. Find out how a healthy marriage can lead to a healthier life. Embrace what it takes to form and sustain a healthy marriage. Everyone benefits when a couple forms and sustains a healthy marriage.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Encouragement for healthy marriage and promotion of the well-being of the children.
   
   
2. Knowledge of the traits, skills, and qualities of a healthy marriage.
   
   

All Audiences

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Relationships 101: Everyday Passion™
Relationships form the fabric of life and are like building a bridge between you and another. Nothing happens until a relationship is made, primarily with the Creator. The “invisible bridge” of Relationships drives everything from improved leadership skills, increased sales, fulfilling one’s potential, gaining new friends, and achieving a new joyous perspective in life.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Dramatically improve your relationships with the Creator, yourself, friends, family, and team members.
   
   
2. Learn how best to honor, nurture, and keep “the Bridge” free of distress in love, business and play.

All Audiences

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Healings For ILL Feelings: Learning to Forgive™
Although forgiveness is a hard thing to do, true forgiveness can be liberating to the soul. To enjoy the benefits of forgiveness we must make the decision to move forward and let go of the old hurts. By the releasing all the negative emotions associated with the person or event, we choose to stop allowing them to hurt us.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Learn how to forget the unforgettable.
   
   
2. Learn to forgive the unforgivable.

All Audiences

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What Really Works in Therapy™: Dealing with Difficult Discipline Problems
Every helping professional has experienced the frustration of being stuck. This presentation is research-based with applicable strategies to circumvent dead ends.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Participants will learn to assess and challenge belief systems that underlie the "impossible" client.
   
   
2. Participants will learn to transform the climate of therapy from one of gritted-teeth frustration to one of enthusiasm and optimism.
   
   

Criminal Justice Professionals, Therapists, Counselors, In-Home Family Workers, Case Managers, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

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Count Your Blessings: An Attitude Of Gratitude™
Make your life more joyous by expressing gratitude and appreciation with even the most modest of events, circumstances, and situations and earn a treasure chest of rewards. If we do not learn to “count our blessings,” all of our efforts to be joyous, to earn money, to build relationships, to find meaning – are in vain.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Learn the difference between a “victim’s mentality” and “survivor’s pride."
   
   
2. Learn to profit from life’s lessons and bask in the glow of your own abundance.

Faith Communities

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Engage The Soul of Today’s Young People™
To engage today’s youth, we must see what they see and hear what they hear. Adults must catch and decipher the encrypted messages of youth culture and understand what is really being communicated.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Learn Learn to “bridge” the gap between youth culture and “adult” culture.
   
   
2. Learn to deliver relevant messages through engaging relationships.

Faith Communities

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Workplace Wellness™
This talk emphasizes preventative care as the key to good health. Ideally, the workplace is a safe, open, comfortable, and positive environment in which to conduct one's trade or profession. Unfortunately, many organizations have not nurtured optimal environments for employees to flourish and work to their best potential.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Feel more alive, alert, and healthy at work.
   
   
2. Save money by reducing costly workers' compensations expenses.

Healthcare Professionals, Doctors & Physicians

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Here's To Your Health ™
This talk focuses on the most significant way to reduce healthcare costs is to educate the public on ways to maintain their health and prevent disease. Audience participation is strongly recommended when possible and those who attend always leave with practical informational they can put to use to improve their lives.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Expand your awareness of both challenges as well as opportunities associated with your own family development.
   
   
2. Learn new perspectives upon a variety of common family themes, including couple communication, conflict resolution, parenting, and balancing work and family.

Healthcare Professionals, Doctors & Physicians

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Healthy Lifestyles: No Such Thing As Menial Jobs, Just Menial Attitudes™
This talk supports the development of solution focused strategies for coping and managing work and family life more effectively. The wellness seminars provide professionals in the prevention industry with an important opportunity to network with peers and share successes and challenges. The learning experience is facilitated with interactive demonstrations that encourage participation.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the attendees will gain the following:

1. Encourage and support employee development of increased awareness, self-esteem, and mastery of life's challenges.
   
   
2. Foster communication needs and concerns and support the development of skills needed to address stress management, substance abuse, self-esteem, anger management, and emotional intelligence.

Healthcare Professionals, Doctors & Physicians

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