Keynote
Thursday, September 24, 2009
8:30 - 9:45 am

Greg Bell
Speaker, Trainer and Author
Water the Bamboo Center for Leadership
Portland, Oregon

Water the Bamboo:
Unleashing the Potential of Teams and Individuals

"In his new book Water the Bamboo, Greg Bell takes a unique and joyful approach to time-tested management concepts. Greg’s distinctive outlook on maximizing your potential will propel you toward significant growth in both life and work. A truly enjoyable book.” ~ Ken Blanchard

When giant timber bamboo grows, it will rocket up an astonishing 90 feet in only 60 days. (Now that’s growth!) Typically, bamboo farmers will tend a single seed for at least three years before they see any signs of growth. Do you have that kind of vision, faith, patience, persistence and focus to achieve what you want? Those who catch the spirit and understand the principles of the bamboo farmer will see their visions suddenly explode into reality – seemingly out of nowhere.
Greg Bell will help you and your team:

• Make your values come alive
• Set a compelling vision
• Generate the results you want
• Build a network of supporters
• Create unshakeable motivation
• Apply the secrets of high achievers to create breakthrough results
• Develop persistence and laser-like focus to avoid flirts and distractions
• Avoid slipping into unhealthy self-destructive behaviors

A highly engaging speaker, trainer and facilitator, Greg Bell helps individuals and organizations thrive by improving their relationships and communication (and making them laugh in the process). With his lively spirit and humor, he is an inspirational resource for motivational speaking and practical hands-on training.

Greg has developed a series of customized programs that give people the skills they need to succeed in today’s diverse and change-driven world. The programs and tools he provides have been utilized by companies, organizations, and conferences of all sizes and disciplines.

Greg’s own skills come from 20 years’ experience in business, law and athletics. He earned a bachelor’s and law degree at the University of Oregon, where he competed in college basketball and was consistently named Inspirational Player of the Year. For the National Association of Basketball Coaches, he helped launch the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign, an ongoing program that has raised millions of dollars for cancer research.

Simply put, Greg knows how to build relationships and motivate people – in business and in life.

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