"Let me just say WOW!!! Having seen you before did not take away from your powerful message! While you had a very positive impact on me, what I was more impressed with was your impact on our conference. After you were finished with your presentation, I just felt the crowd rushing you to get more...really indescribable. Byrd, I would and do HIGHLY recommend you to any type of group and they will be better having to get to know you." "I can't remember when I've received 100% positive comments from any company sponsored event. What you accomplished is beyond the reach of your peers. Your passion for your mission, your love for people, and your commitment to excellence is a combination that I've not experienced in my 30 years in the business world. Thanks to you, we at Protective Life have a renewed sense of purpose and a developing vision on what it takes to become effective leaders." "Your strategies helped our management team improve employee satisfaction during a very difficult period. In the six months following your presentation, employee satisfaction improved by 25%." "Your message was one of the most talked about presentations we have heard in years. Throughout your message, which you tailored to focus on the topics of professionalism and integrity, you demonstrated a unique ability to bring enthusiasm, information, and passion together in a very positive learning experience. Your impact on our agents will carry on well beyond their professional lives." "I read your books every other day and have never had a better outlook on my career. I am amazed at the number of sales that have landed in my lap because of the seemingly small changes that I have made by reading, thinking, and repeating your words to people. You were so real and because of you I will never look back." “I have become a better husband, father, friend, and leader of my business from listening to you speak. I have heard many great speakers like Norman Schwarzkopf, Magic Johnson, and Zig Ziglar, but I can honestly say that you are the best.” “A standing ovation is nearly unheard of but you got it and earned it! Thanks to you, our Volunteers Conference was one of the best ever. I feel confident that everyone in attendance took back something that will make them a better leader within their credit union and a better person. You really make a difference.”