Paul Vitale

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According to the National Education Association, when families choose to be involved in their children’s education positive results occur. From improved student achievement to reduced absenteeism, family engagement is critical for the longevity of educational success. During this interactive presentation, Paul encourages open discussion and shares a number of pertinent ideas and concepts with school personnel. Enlisting the aid and support of families provides a better chance to develop the social, emotional, and academic growth of children. Paul reinforces practices related to the importance between what takes place in the classroom and what takes place at home, while assisting with the goal of fully preparing all students for success beyond high school.

Transform Bullies to Buddies is an empowering presentation intended to compel students to recognize their roles in intimidating situations and to change behaviors in order to permanently improve the culture. Making a change or an adjustment often produces a certain degree of discomfort. In order to act, the disadvantages of a current behavior must be strong enough to encourage an individual to recognize that a change needs to occur. During this multi-media presentation, Paul Vitale illustrates the importance of recognizing the symptoms and potential outcomes of bullying, understanding and respecting diversity, and encouraging a culture change through positive actions. Learning to recognize and change the culture of bullying, make ongoing empathetic decisions, and motivate oneself to a position of integrity and inclusion are life strategies that equal positive results.

The evolving landscape of electronic tools has taken personal as well as professional communication to new levels. The opportunity to share information instantaneously with a client, colleague, or friend through email, social media, and texting not only broadens possibilities for success, it exponentially expands the potential for a negative interactive experience. In this thought-provoking session, Paul shares ideas and strategies to keep personas and reputations intact. Regardless of the tools employed, learning how to practice proper etiquette in the digital age will not only guarantee positive results, but accelerate professional success.

Maintaining simplicity in everyday life might sound like wishful thinking. However, keep in mind that we each control our actions and reactions. If we make a conscious choice to embark down a path, it is our responsibility to follow through with conviction. During Choose Simplicity over Complexity, Paul shares insights critical to being effective through straightforward strategies and consistency in action. With the many decisions required in any given day, it is easy to become overwhelmed and flounder rather than move in a positive direction. By concentrating on choosing simplicity, individuals can achieve their goals, one step at a time.

If disorganization has become the norm and, as a consequence, a feeling of frustration and being scattered sets in, then it’s time to stare down disorganization and win. During this valuable workshop, Paul encourages participants to become extremely intentional when clarifying priorities, deciding what belongs and what must go, defining a need versus a want, and learning to simplify, simplify, simplify. These concepts, along with a variety of others, are all showcased during the presentation Staring Down Disorganization. Becoming better organized not only takes time but a committed attitude to change deep-seated behaviors. Making adjustments today will produce favorable results tomorrow.

If you knock once and there is no answer, then knock again. Very few ideas define the spirit of salesmanship better than this one simple concept. During this spirited presentation, Paul will empower participants by providing strong fundamentals that refine proven methods and increase productivity. The essentials of salesmanship offered during this extensive training will help your team build quality business relationships, learn strategies and techniques to increase the bottom line, and assist individuals in the development and nurturing of trustworthy business relationships, while increasing overall impact.

Countless studies indicate that to help children reach their full potential family engagement is a must. Improved academic achievement, a greater respect for the overall importance of education, and an eagerness to maximize post-graduation opportunities are only a few of the benefits realized when active families model the way. During the family presentation Partners in Achievement—Strengthening the Future, Paul not only shares a number of thoughts and concepts related to families’ roles in academic growth and success, he also reinforces ideas related to the correlation between what takes place in the classroom and what takes place at home. When motivated families are encouraged to work in conjunction with school personnel, students are inclined to succeed not only in the classroom, but throughout their entire lives, providing a better opportunity for strengthening our children’s future.

A Hero Within—Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders is a dynamic presentation intended to prepare students to succeed in this ever-changing world. During this multi-media presentation, Paul illustrates the importance of uniting people for a common cause, understanding and respecting diversity, and encouraging individuals through positive actions. The concepts presented during this presentation will captivate and inspire students to thrive and excel. By sharing compelling ideas such as daring to dream courageously; establishing a course of action; empowering others to imagine; uniting a common bond; and being resilient like none other, Paul reminds students that there is no better time than the present to strive toward achieving fulfillment in their everyday lives.

The foundation of the content found in Peak Performance U—9 Essential Skills for the Workplace is in response to the guidance and requirements of various businesses and industries eager to align, promote, and train students for viable future careers. Whether a student is striving toward the attainment of a post-secondary education or plans to enter the workforce directly, the 9 Essential Skills for the Workplace shared in Paul’s presentation are necessary for the transition. During this interactive multi-media presentation, Paul not only delivers his own guidance and experiences, he also brings to your students in-depth video discussions undertaken with industry leaders regarding career readiness and hiring practices. Through interactive videos and energetic activities, Paul builds rapport with students that inspires steady, long-lasting results. Regardless of the career field or cluster, Peak Performance U—9 Essential Skills for the Workplace speaks to critical skills that business and industry have identified as vital.

Energize the Enthusiasm that Exists Within
Being able to define enthusiasm, determine where your particular passions lie, and what can be done to make those passions shine are keys to maintaining enthusiasm. Life can be chaotic and it is easy at times to feel beaten down. This dynamic virtual presentation reinforces the importance of genuine enthusiasm for everyday life. Paul illustrates what an optimistic state of mind can and will do for one’s work ethic while providing concrete examples of morale-boosting ideas. The information participants take from this session will not only emphasize the importance of efficiency, a positive attitude, and a passion toward life, it will also provide them with an incredible advantage in the competitive world today.

Setting the Tempo for Success
The momentum an individual brings into any environment sets a tempo that affects the end result. During this dynamic virtual presentation, Paul shares concepts that demonstrate the necessity for controlling one’s approach and energy regardless of the surrounding variables and circumstances. Through strategic positioning of actions, reactions, and attitude, each member of a team is directly responsible for the success of the unit as a whole. Research indicates that no matter the industry or employment position, individuals control the outcome of success through the tempos set. Paul developed the proven methods shared during this empowering training to embolden participants to take command of their influential personas in order to improve their environments.
Organizational Skills when Working in Unusual Environments

If disorganization becomes the norm and a feeling of anxiety and being out of control sets in, then it’s time to reassess, refocus, and retool. During this valuable virtual workshop, Paul encourages participants to become intentional in order to clarify priorities; create a disciplined approach; minimize, manage, or eliminate distractions; and remain accountable during the current unprecedented times. These concepts, along with a variety of others, are illustrated during the presentation, Organizational Skills when Working in Unusual Environments. While we can’t necessarily manage the restrictions necessitated by the pandemic, Paul will demonstrate how we can manage our response. Making adjustments today will not only produce favorable results tomorrow, they will help release anxiety heightened by working in unusual surroundings and better prepare us for an uncharted future.

Embracing Flexibility during Uncertain Times
When isolation becomes the norm and functioning in less-than-conducive surroundings envelops the work day, a feeling of anxiety and being out of sync sets in. When this happens, it’s time to reassess, refocus, and retool. During this valuable virtual workshop, Paul encourages participants to become intentional in the quest to master preparedness during uncertain times, increase organizational skills when working in unusual environments, acquire coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety, and manage and embrace unexpected solitude. These concepts, along with others, are illustrated during the presentation, Embracing Flexibility during Uncertain Times. While we can’t necessarily manage the restrictions necessitated by the pandemic, Paul will demonstrate how we can manage our response. Making adjustments today will not only produce favorable results tomorrow, they will help release anxiety heightened by working in unusual surroundings and better prepare us for an uncharted future.

A Hero Within—Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders
A Hero Within—Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders is a dynamic virtual presentation intended to prepare students to succeed in this ever-changing world. During this engaging presentation, Paul illustrates the importance of uniting people for a common cause, understanding and respecting diversity, and encouraging individuals through positive actions. The concepts presented during this presentation will captivate and inspire students to thrive and excel. By sharing compelling ideas such as daring to dream courageously; establishing a course of action; empowering others to imagine; uniting a common bond; and being resilient like none other, Paul reminds students that there is no better time than the present to strive toward achieving fulfillment in their everyday lives.

It’s Your Life—Dominate It
As life passes one day to the next, there is no better time than now to challenge and encourage individuals to maximize their potential to the fullest. It’s Your Life – Dominate It inspires attendees to make each moment of their lives count for something special. During Paul’s high-energy virtual presentation, participants can expect to hear in-depth remarks and observations that help generate a more confident and composed approach resulting in a stronger communication skill set and increased overall effectiveness. The concepts presented in this dynamic presentation will captivate and stir individuals to not merely exist, but thrive and excel in this constantly changing world.

Being able to define enthusiasm, determine where your particular passions lie, and what can be done to make those passions shine are keys to maintaining enthusiasm. Life can be chaotic and it is easy at times to feel beaten down. This dynamic presentation reinforces the importance of genuine enthusiasm for everyday life. Paul illustrates what an optimistic state of mind can and will do for one’s work ethic while providing concrete examples of morale-boosting ideas. The information participants take from this session will not only emphasize the importance of efficiency, a positive attitude, and a passion toward life, it will also provide them with an incredible advantage in the competitive world today.

Throughout generations there have been those called on to lead: courageous individuals who have taken great interest in the well-being of others. During the presentation Legendary Leadership in Action, Paul demonstrates concepts crucial to becoming a legendary leader. He outlines strategies that are vital for the continued success of any organization. Concepts from expressing genuine interest in mankind to reinventing tendencies and techniques are ideas introduced during this thought-provoking and energetic presentation. Legendary leadership truly is possessing the capacity to translate a vision into reality.

This dynamic presentation reinforces the importance of genuine enthusiasm for everyday life. Paul illustrates what an optimistic state of mind can and will do for one’s work ethic while providing concrete examples of morale-boosting ideas. The information participants take from this presentation will not only emphasize the importance of efficiency, a positive attitude and a passion toward life, it will also provide them with an incredible advantage in their everyday lives. Paul will ignite the audience with concepts such as: (1) enthusiasm is a state of mind;
(2) manage situations before they manage you; (3) make good on your full potential; (4) broaden your outreach to others; and (5) grasp the “now” rather than the “later.” In the competitive world today, enthusiasm coupled with a positive attitude pays large dividends and leaves an everlasting mark. History has shown that a mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go miles further than a great idea that inspires no one.

Maintaining simplicity in everyday life might sound like wishful thinking. However, keep in mind that we each control our actions and reactions. If we make a conscious choice to embark down a path, it is our responsibility to follow through with conviction. During Keep It Simple, Paul shares insights critical to being effective through straightforward strategies such as:
(1) failure to prepare is preparing to fail; (2) you can’t win until you’re not afraid to lose; (3) to avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing; (4) but above all believe that you can achieve; and (5) your consistency to achieve what you believe. With the many decisions required in any given day, it is easy to become overwhelmed and flounder rather than move in a positive direction. By concentrating on keeping it simple, individuals can achieve their goals, one step at a time. After all, it is our life to live–and our actions determine our outcome.

As life passes one day to the next, there is no better time than now to challenge and encourage individuals to maximize their potential to the fullest. It’s Your Life – Dominate It inspires attendees to make each moment of their lives count for something special. During Paul’s high-energy presentation, participants can expect to hear in-depth remarks and observations that help generate a more confident and composed approach resulting in a stronger communication skill set and increased overall effectiveness. The concepts presented in this dynamic presentation will captivate and stir individuals to not merely exist, but thrive and excel in this constantly changing world.

The strength of a team is centered on the individuals who comprise the group; the strength of a leader begins with the team. In Inspired Teamwork & Leadership, Paul details significant traits that bring cohesiveness to any team. Uniting for a common cause, understanding and respecting diversity, and encouraging individuals through positive actions are all elements of this empowering presentation. With the information obtained, attendees will generate a renewed appreciation for collaboration and teamwork, and a keen sense of ownership in the organizational process.

Making a change or an adjustment often produces a certain degree of discomfort. Studies have shown that in order to take action, the disadvantages of a current behavior must be strong enough to encourage an individual to recognize that a change must occur. During this thought-provoking presentation, Paul outlines important concepts that revolve around the idea of change. You Choose Your Change challenges participants to consider each aspect of their lives and how beneficial making a positive adjustment can be. Change is the only constant in life. Embracing the opportunity it provides is reiterated in this empowering session.

Everyone talks a lot about providing quality customer service, but Paul shows you and your team how to make this precept the beating heart of your daily interaction with your customers. Every team member who is on the frontline of your business will learn the necessary skills and attitudes to make providing quality customer service more than a slogan. (1) Why customers don’t return; (2) the service model; (3) understanding your customer’s needs; (4) realizing the importance of your customer; (5) customer courtesy rules; (6) consistently satisfying your customer; (7) effective communication with your customer; and (8) the benefits of quality customer service are all discussed during this interactive presentation. Customers expect value for the money they spend with us. Paul encourages the participants to focus on key aspects of quality customer service that help ensure strong business relationships, as well as the longevity of financial success.

The infancy of successful programs, social movements, and partnerships begins with a shared vision that over time has the potential to breed greatness within the confines of a community, as well as beyond. For many, what begins as challenging the process is turned into a vision that develops into a greater idea, fueled by those who are encouraged to take ownership in the cause. It is critical that the most effective strategic plan is put in place at the beginning of any project, knowing the limitations of both manpower and dollar power. During this presentation, Paul will challenge participants to focus on details that will help produce positive outcomes.

The business world today revolves around a productive exchange of ideas, practices, and goals, typically conducted in a properly facilitated forum. Organized procedures aligned with active and eager participation are often determining factors for a meeting’s effectiveness and success. During the presentation Steps to Success for Effective Meetings, Paul demonstrates the concepts crucial to being an effective facilitator. By following his suggested practices and not being afraid to change how things have been done in the past, meetings can once again become empowering and productive.

Many have the opportunity to attend college, but not everyone has a favorable experience. During this presentation, Paul shows current as well as college-bound students how to make this period a defining chapter of life. Paul speaks from his experiences of being the president of his college fraternity, vice president of the student body, a baseball letterman, and a student orientation director. He emphasizes how having the privilege to attend college and earn a degree positions individuals for advancement. Students will be encouraged to make the best of each situation and be reminded that a good education is irreplaceable.

Making the decision to become involved in the Greek community is a major step for anyone. Opportunities to learn and exercise a variety of skill sets while developing and maintaining healthy relationships are just a few benefits of the entire process. To make your own campus chapter more relevant and successful, Paul shares a number of his own personal successes and failures as the president of his fraternity while intertwining the following: (1) the power of influence; (2) the perception of your chapter; (3) becoming actively involved in campus activities; and (4) developing strong leadership skills. The significance of the sorority and fraternity experience has powerful implications for success in life far beyond the campus. Each individual who wears the letters of a Greek organization must always remember the great responsibility for the generations he or she represents.

We all have dreams and ambitions; however, at times it is easy to become baffled and challenged by the jigsaw puzzle of life. Paul takes the precepts outlined in his bestselling book, Are You Puzzled by the Puzzle of Life? and gives participants a user-friendly roadmap for making sense of their life puzzles. During this presentation, he illustrates concepts that enable his audience to make the best out of each opportunity while navigating through the ever-changing puzzle of life. Paul will remind the attendees that every day they are given the chance to encourage people while leaving their mark on the world.

According to the National Education Association, when parents choose to be involved in their children’s education positive results occur. From improved student achievement to reduced absenteeism, parental involvement is critical for the longevity of success in our education system. During this interactive presentation, Paul encourages open discussion and shares a number of pertinent ideas and concepts such as: (1) defining true parental involvement; (2) parental involvement is imperative; (3) sustaining and encouraging parental involvement; and (4) communities, parents and teachers as allies. Enlisting the aid and support of parents provides a better chance to develop the social, emotional and academic growth of children. Paul reinforces these and other ideas related to the importance of what takes place in the classroom and what takes place at home.

Resolving conflict within a team is crucial for optimal results in the areas of productivity, growth, and morale. When continued struggles, animosity, or disagreements become the focal point of various individuals’ attention, the entire organization is affected. During this session, Paul introduces ideas on how to isolate and effectively resolve conflict. Properly executed, conflict resolution causes people to listen to and consider different perspectives, contributing to a positive culture rather than a hostile environment. The concepts put forth in Resolving Team Conflict Effectively will enable individuals to minimize negative behaviors, broaden their alternatives, and manage conflict constructively. Encouraging the acceptance of differing opinions promotes increased collaboration and commitment to the goals and ideals of the team.

With increasing competition in the workplace today, there is no better time than now to challenge young people to take ownership in their career planning. Regardless of whether individuals choose to attend college or enter the workforce directly after high school, our future will be molded by these youthful minds. In the dynamic presentation Unleash the Power of YOU, Paul encourages students to develop realistic and obtainable goals while achieving their maximum potential. The time is now to continue daring young people to raise their expectations, not only about themselves, but also about the nation that we call home.