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Gregory Smith

He has been called a "perceptive teacher, an inspirational speaker and a motivating preacher."

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Gregory Smith Biography

He has been called a "perceptive teacher, an inspirational speaker and a motivating preacher." Greg specializes in showing people and businesses how to stimulate innovation, increase performance, and how to create work environments that attract, keep and motivate their workforce. His 24 years of leadership and consulting experience has helped propel him as one of America’s leading authorities on employee retention, motivation and leadership. What sets him apart from others is his practical advice and his natural ability to inspire people to overcome status quo, make a positive difference, and become better leaders.

Greg combines his experience with leading-edge research and provides practical solutions on leadership, employee motivation, retention and Total Employee Involvement to his audiences worldwide.

From 2nd Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel, Greg built his career on the front-line as an U.S. Army Officer. He worked for the U.S. Army Surgeon General as the Director of Quality and Strategic Planning. During his tenure he played a major role in the largest organizational transformation in U.S. history. Later on his direct involvement with "Reinventing the Government" efforts spearheaded by the Vice President of the United States helped transform the military into a smaller, less bureaucratic and more customer-focused organization.

Today he is the President of Chart Your Course International, a management-consulting firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. Greg travels internationally and has been spoken to organizations in Singapore, Puerto Rico, Germany, Canada, and Malaysia. Some of his clients include, Yamaha, Rollins Inc., King and Spalding, Ace Hardware, State Farm Insurance Company, AFLAC, Sweetheart Cups, Bio Lab, PacifiCare, Matrix Resources, KMPG, Alltell Corporation, the U.S. Army, Advantage Rent-A-Car, the U.S. Air Force, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, The Young Presidents Organization, Foundation Health, Wyndham Hotels, Hallmark Cards, Service Corporation International, San Antonio School System and UNISYS.

He is listed in Harvard University's, Profiles in Business and Management: An International Directory of Scholars and Their Research. The Human Resource Executive Magazine selected him as one of the Top-Ten "Rising Stars" in Human Resource Management. He was one of ten people chosen in the nation for this honor.

His other awards include the Legion of Merit from the U.S. Army, the recipient of the Order of Military Medical Merit and the Eagle Scout award. He is listed in the Who's Who of Professional Speaking and holds both a B.S. and M.S. degree. Greg’s advice has appeared in dozens of national and international journals including the Christian Science Monitor, The Alaska Business Journal, New Orleans Business News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Journal, and other business newspapers including Exame, South America’s largest business magazine.

He is a prolific writer and author. Greg has written over 300 articles and three books. The titles include, The New Leader: Bringing Creativity and Innovation to the Workplace, How to Attract, Keep and Motivate Your Workforce and TNT: Dynamic Ideas to Reward, Energize and Motivate Your Teams. He also is a syndicated newspaper columnist and a regular contributor to many journals and trade magazines.

As An Opening or Closing Keynoter:

People say Greg's greatest strength lies in his personal, practical and inspirational style of speaking.  He does not merely try to motivate, but challenges people to look beyond themselves. . .to challenge status quo and understand how each person can make a major difference not only in their personal life, but in their business life as well.  See keynotes.

In a workshop:

Smith can offer a wide range of topic options tailored to your needs.  He uses multi-media approach to training including video segments and group involvement activities in order to create maximum impact.

As a management consultant:

Businesses call Smith to help solve problems. You can find him in conference rooms with managers and key executives working on succession planning, designing customer service programs, redesigning management structures and building more effective teams.  The result is a business that is better prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.  See clients.

Greg will produce results by:

Getting People to Take Responsibility for Change: A main point in all of Greg's programs is each one of us is responsible for change.  Do not wait for orders from above--“Proceed until apprehended.”

Involving the Audience: Greg does not lecture people and never stands behind a podium.  He uses accelerated learning principles to create a high-performance environment.  Audience members may occasionally come up and participate in various exercises.

Having Fun: Greg is a serious speaker, who likes to have fun. He uses props, games and magic tricks all designed to reinforce essential points. -Providing Content: People leave his sessions with a road map for success.  They will capture tried and true ideas; tips and strategies on how to how to reduce bureaucracy, improve productivity and how to keep their personal lives on course.

Speaking Topics
  • People, Ideas & Technology: Tools for the 21st Century

  • Stuck on the Entrance Ramp of Life

  • Innovation Meets Bureaucracy: How to Make Hippos Fly

  • Front Line Leadership: Transforming Workers to Winners

FAQs
  • How do I book Gregory Smith to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gregory Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gregory Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gregory Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Gregory Smith

    Speaking fees for Gregory Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gregory Smith are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gregory Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gregory Smith speak about?

    Gregory Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Corporate Culture, Entertainers, Entertainment, Faith & Religion, Human Resources, Jewish Speakers, Leadership Speakers, Peak Performance.
  • Where does Gregory Smith travel from?

    Gregory Smith generally travels from Georgia, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Gregory Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Gregory Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gregory Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gregory Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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He has been called a "perceptive teacher, an inspirational speaker and a motivating preacher."

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Gregory Smith Biography

He has been called a "perceptive teacher, an inspirational speaker and a motivating preacher." Greg specializes in showing people and businesses how to stimulate innovation, increase performance, and how to create work environments that attract, keep and motivate their workforce. His 24 years of leadership and consulting experience has helped propel him as one of America’s leading authorities on employee retention, motivation and leadership. What sets him apart from others is his practical advice and his natural ability to inspire people to overcome status quo, make a positive difference, and become better leaders.

Greg combines his experience with leading-edge research and provides practical solutions on leadership, employee motivation, retention and Total Employee Involvement to his audiences worldwide.

From 2nd Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel, Greg built his career on the front-line as an U.S. Army Officer. He worked for the U.S. Army Surgeon General as the Director of Quality and Strategic Planning. During his tenure he played a major role in the largest organizational transformation in U.S. history. Later on his direct involvement with "Reinventing the Government" efforts spearheaded by the Vice President of the United States helped transform the military into a smaller, less bureaucratic and more customer-focused organization.

Today he is the President of Chart Your Course International, a management-consulting firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. Greg travels internationally and has been spoken to organizations in Singapore, Puerto Rico, Germany, Canada, and Malaysia. Some of his clients include, Yamaha, Rollins Inc., King and Spalding, Ace Hardware, State Farm Insurance Company, AFLAC, Sweetheart Cups, Bio Lab, PacifiCare, Matrix Resources, KMPG, Alltell Corporation, the U.S. Army, Advantage Rent-A-Car, the U.S. Air Force, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, The Young Presidents Organization, Foundation Health, Wyndham Hotels, Hallmark Cards, Service Corporation International, San Antonio School System and UNISYS.

He is listed in Harvard University's, Profiles in Business and Management: An International Directory of Scholars and Their Research. The Human Resource Executive Magazine selected him as one of the Top-Ten "Rising Stars" in Human Resource Management. He was one of ten people chosen in the nation for this honor.

His other awards include the Legion of Merit from the U.S. Army, the recipient of the Order of Military Medical Merit and the Eagle Scout award. He is listed in the Who's Who of Professional Speaking and holds both a B.S. and M.S. degree. Greg’s advice has appeared in dozens of national and international journals including the Christian Science Monitor, The Alaska Business Journal, New Orleans Business News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Journal, and other business newspapers including Exame, South America’s largest business magazine.

He is a prolific writer and author. Greg has written over 300 articles and three books. The titles include, The New Leader: Bringing Creativity and Innovation to the Workplace, How to Attract, Keep and Motivate Your Workforce and TNT: Dynamic Ideas to Reward, Energize and Motivate Your Teams. He also is a syndicated newspaper columnist and a regular contributor to many journals and trade magazines.

As An Opening or Closing Keynoter:

People say Greg's greatest strength lies in his personal, practical and inspirational style of speaking.  He does not merely try to motivate, but challenges people to look beyond themselves. . .to challenge status quo and understand how each person can make a major difference not only in their personal life, but in their business life as well.  See keynotes.

In a workshop:

Smith can offer a wide range of topic options tailored to your needs.  He uses multi-media approach to training including video segments and group involvement activities in order to create maximum impact.

As a management consultant:

Businesses call Smith to help solve problems. You can find him in conference rooms with managers and key executives working on succession planning, designing customer service programs, redesigning management structures and building more effective teams.  The result is a business that is better prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.  See clients.

Greg will produce results by:

Getting People to Take Responsibility for Change: A main point in all of Greg's programs is each one of us is responsible for change.  Do not wait for orders from above--“Proceed until apprehended.”

Involving the Audience: Greg does not lecture people and never stands behind a podium.  He uses accelerated learning principles to create a high-performance environment.  Audience members may occasionally come up and participate in various exercises.

Having Fun: Greg is a serious speaker, who likes to have fun. He uses props, games and magic tricks all designed to reinforce essential points. -Providing Content: People leave his sessions with a road map for success.  They will capture tried and true ideas; tips and strategies on how to how to reduce bureaucracy, improve productivity and how to keep their personal lives on course.

Gregory Smith Speaking Topics

  • People, Ideas & Technology: Tools for the 21st Century

  • Stuck on the Entrance Ramp of Life

  • Innovation Meets Bureaucracy: How to Make Hippos Fly

  • Front Line Leadership: Transforming Workers to Winners

FAQs on booking Gregory Smith

  • How do I book Gregory Smith to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gregory Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gregory Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gregory Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Gregory Smith

    Speaking fees for Gregory Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gregory Smith are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gregory Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gregory Smith speak about?

    Gregory Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Corporate Culture, Entertainers, Entertainment, Faith & Religion, Human Resources, Jewish Speakers, Leadership Speakers, Peak Performance.
  • Where does Gregory Smith travel from?

    Gregory Smith generally travels from Georgia, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Gregory Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Gregory Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gregory Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gregory Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Gregory Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as People, Ideas & Technology: Tools for the 21st Century, Stuck on the Entrance Ramp of Life, Innovation Meets Bureaucracy: How to Make Hippos Fly and Front Line Leadership: Transforming Workers to Winners. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gregory Smith for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Gregory Smith generally travels from GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Harry Shearer, Jim Morris, Richard Dreyfuss, Terry Bowden and Michael Stuhlbarg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gregory Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Gregory Smith Speaking Topics

  • People, Ideas & Technology: Tools for the 21st Century

  • Stuck on the Entrance Ramp of Life

  • Innovation Meets Bureaucracy: How to Make Hippos Fly

  • Front Line Leadership: Transforming Workers to Winners

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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