Summaries

The Spirit of America

Motivation through Inspiration

In heart-pounding and unforgettable detail, this collection of stories reveals that throughout American history the fortitude, imagination, and bravery of ordinary citizens led to events that literally changed the world. From the amazing tales of citizen soldiers crossing the Delaware to the gutsy decision of immigrants to leave their nation and make America their home, your group will learn how to put problems in perspective, place challenges on their calendar, and recognize countless opportunities to succeed!

Theme: To motivate ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.

Benefit: Indelible and unforgettable tales to reflect upon when the chips are down.

Your group will learn:

- How to bypass people who say “you can’t”

1. -How to gauge today’s obstacles against the challenges Americans have overcome
   

2. -That our American heritage has blessed us with an unparalleled degree of tenacity
   

3. -Ways to re-awaken a can-do spirit

The Business of History

Lessons in Leadership

Examples of the world’s most effective business achievements can be found in the amazing stories behind iconic sites such as Kitty Hawk, Disneyland, Valley Forge, and even Graceland. Here and across the nation, essential business qualities such as innovation, courage, energy, enthusiasm, persistence, passion, and networking were used to accomplish the monumental tasks that created our American Story. Audiences will learn how smart business practices from America’s past can ensure their organization’s future success.

Theme: Analyzing and adapting the common traits of skilled leaders and innovators as seen from a historical perspective.

Benefit: To remind groups that inspiration and persistence can lead to history-making changes.

Your group will learn:

- How leaders such as Washington pursued their mission despite overwhelming odds

1. -That the Wright Brothers refused to be stopped by a lack of education and capital
   

2. -An American cartoonist discovered synergy by partnering with a fledgling network
   

- It was when America fell behind in the Space Race that engineers and scientists launched a “giant leap for mankind.”

America. Well? What Do You Know?

Appreciating the American Experience

A topic capable of connecting every American, these are stories of United States’ history, faith, music, art, literature, and sports introduced in a review of the people, places, and events that have impacted our world. In this quiz-show style presentation, Gary hosts a fun, fact-filled adventure that enlightens audiences on the tenacity, resilience, imagination, courage, and bravery that defines the most incredible people in the world: Us.

Theme: Honoring the importance of America’s leading icons, events, and festivals

Benefit: Inspire audiences to take pride in their past -- and in themselves

Your group will learn:

- How the Statue of Liberty hinged on the help of a Hungarian immigrant

- The steps new citizens take to become Americans

- How a gold rush doomed General Custer and how good weather led to the death of President Kennedy

- That a New York City artist is best known for his iconic rural images

1. -The incredible story behind Washington’s crossing of the Delaware

The American Dream

Banking on the Future

Despite recent downturns, it’s certain that Americans will rise to the occasion. Citing historical precedents as examples of future success, this presentation reveals how since the 1700s leaders have stepped to the forefront, citizens banded together, and some of the most brilliant minds on earth developed new products to lead Industrial and Technological revolutions. Time and again in our history, effort and ingenuity have ushered us into a new era of achievement.

Theme: To recognize the resilience of America, celebrate its accomplishments, and put pessimism into perspective.

Benefit: To illustrate that everyone plays a role in the future of our nation, and that ordinary people doing ordinary things can ensure the viability of the United States.

Your group will learn:

- That today’s challenges pale in comparison to past trials

- How leaders have consistently stepped up to correct the course of America

1. -How lessons from our past can help us improve our future

At the conclusion of each presentation, your group will understand...

How to pursue their goals and capitalize on their dreams

Innovation is essential to success

That the magic of action invariably leads to results

Overcoming disappointments can lead to greater rewards

The importance of preparation and the dangers of bad intelligence

Successful leaders lead by example

When teams focus on a common goal, the odds of success increase exponentially

and...

That the contributions of citizens dedicated to our ‘Experiment in Democracy’

have created the most successful nation in world history

Using humor and history to connect people with their passions.