Global Business Leader, Mergers & Acquisitions Expert; President & CEO of FootSolutions Franchise Group
John Prothro Biography
John Prothro is an experienced executive with a background in international business leadership and Mergers & Acquisitions. A gambler at heart, Prothro began his professional career trading horses. He has since invested in and managed a unique group of businesses across the globe and spoken to audiences on topics ranging from private equity deal making to organizational learning and culture.
Prothro is currently the President and CEO of FootSolutions Franchise Group, a global footwear and orthotics retailer with over 70 locations. Prior to Foot Solutions, he was President of an industrial distribution company with offices in 15 countries. Prothro has lived and worked in both China and the United States and has served on several boards. He holds degrees from Texas A&M and Vanderbilt University, where he was a baseball player. A native of Alabama, he now lives in Alpharetta, GA, with his wife and four children.
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John Prothro Speaking Topics
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The Five Tensions
Category: Organizational Leadership
Speech Length: 45 minutes
The human brain, like the organizational leader, sits atop the various functions of the body and, in theory, keeps the parts working in harmony through the force of its will. The reality, however, is more complex. Bodily organs function in some sense independent of the brain. A transplanted heart, for instance, beats at the same rhythm as its original owner. The brain's job therefore is to employ independent organs in a way that keeps the body healthy.
The people in an organization are similar. Yes, they are "controlled" from the top. But more accurately, they are independent and complex entities that must be understood and managed before they can be harnessed into a harmonious balance. This balance can be achieved by understanding what motivates individuals in an organization.
This speech outlines five tensions in an organization and how different people can complement each other and produce optimal results.
Suggested Audiences: HR professionals, business leaders, post merger integration teams.
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Hard Lessons: A Failed Acquisition Gets a Post-Mortem
Category: Organizational Change Management
Speech Length: 40 minutes
Business professionals have a hard time admitting mistakes and rarely publish them. Here we look at a case study of a strategic acquisition gone wrong, highlighting the idiocy of the speaker's decisions and how to avoid similar mistakes. In particular, the speech will improve organizations by discussing:
- The expensive marketing secrets agencies hide from business leaders
- Areas of cash confusion that distract from the cash cycle
- How to incorporate relational needs of employees to prepare a culture for change
Suggested Audiences: Small business leaders, retail and service trade groups, HR professionals, post merger integration teams.
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John Prothro is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Leadership, Christian, Corporate Culture, Executive Leadership, Finance, Human Resources, Leadership -
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John Prothro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Five Tensions, Hard Lessons: A Failed Acquisition Gets a Post-Mortem and Never Just Business: Do Right and Do Business (at the Same Time). The estimated speaking fee range to book John Prothro for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. John Prothro generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hannah Hurckes, Terrell Tarver, Dr. David Bray, Rob Whitfield and Robert B. Huizinga. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Prothro for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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