Life is often ironic. I’m sitting at my computer looking out my window at the scenic fall vista we’re currently blessed with. Gentle warm breezes caress the trees as the bright autumn sun reflects off the glassy surface of the lake like sapphires. Days like this were made for strolling through the silent woods as your mind wanders endlessly. It’s sometimes difficult to concentrate with a view like this, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s very calming after a week of airports and conference centers. I obviously digress.

The irony arises in the fact that ten miles from this tranquil autumn scene you can walk into Wal-Mart, Target, Hobby Lobby or the mall and find yourself suddenly surrounded by aisle after aisle of Christmas decorations! Should this be your first trip, allow me to direct you to this Winter Wonderland. You’ll find it situated just past the Thanksgiving aisle, which immediately follows the Halloween merchandise.

Yes, it seems as though we’re being programmed to shop earlier and earlier every year for fear that we may forfeit value, price or selection by hesitating too long to plan. We’ve recognized that same phenomenon over the past few years as our clients are shopping early for their holiday banquets and parties, award ceremonies, annual recognition programs and Christmas parties. 

If you desire to educate, enlighten and entertain your staff while enhancing your festivities, don’t hesitate to contact us early this year. AchieveMax® professional speakers will provide humor, insight, and information that will certainly enhance your personal and business life in a very positive fashion.

We recommend the following custom-designed keynote presentations for your holiday season event:

Holiday Creativity Keynote Presentations

If you want to generate great ideas and strategies for 2008, you may want to consider:

• Tennis Shoes & Blue Jeans: Back-to-the-Basics Approach to Creativity
• Creative Innovation
• Get Back in the Box!

Holiday Leadership Keynote Presentations

If you want to manage rapid change and develop your leaders and teams, options to think about are:

• Productive Chaos: Riding the Wave of Change
• Cavalcade of Champions
• No Business Like Know Business
• Reframe for Success
• Developing Empowered Teams

Holiday Customer Service Keynote Presentations

If you want to grow your customer base and retain the customers you already have, please consider:

• Move from Consumers to Fans
• Customer Service Strategies

Holiday Professional Development Keynote Presentations

If you want to get more things accomplished in 2008, think about these options:

• On Your Mark, Get Set, Goal!
• Networking for Personal Productivity

To reserve your chosen holiday date, please call us at 800-886-2MAX or fill out our form. Remember, each holiday keynote presentation or seminar will be custom-designed to fit your organizational needs!

Happy Holidays!

Harry K. Jones is a motivational speaker and consultant for AchieveMax®, Inc., a company of motivational speakers who provide custom-designed seminars, keynote presentations, and consulting services. Harry's top requested topics include change management, customer service, creativity, employee retention, goal setting, leadership, stress management, teamwork, and time management.  For more information on Harry's presentations, please call 800-886-2MAX or fill out our contact form.