Dynamic and highly sought-after, leadership expert Tom Flick has delivered over 3,000 presentations to a “who’s-who” list of clients that includes Microsoft, Starbucks, Google, Boeing, American Express, Amazon, NASA, Mercedes- Benz and the Pentagon. Mr. Flick addresses more than 100,000 men and women each year and has garnered a reputation around the world as an authority on leadership, helping organizations develop leaders, lead effective change and accelerate personal, team and organizational performance.
Mr. Flick’s passion for raising more effective leaders is achieved by his unique gift to connect with the listener’s heart as well as their head. Understanding that people, not programs, help organizations change and grow. Tom draws on his leadership experience as a former NFL quarterback for seven seasons, his extensive work in corporate America, and his alliance with leadership guru, Dr. John Kotter, to provide actionable solutions around developing leaders, leading change, and driving performance.
Mentored by leadership and change experts Dennis Goin, Executive Vice President of Kotter International, and Dr. John Kotter, Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus at the Harvard School of Business, Flick uses his exceptional talent as a deft storyteller to inspire audiences to lead change, seize opportunities for growth, and to implement the power of leadership, whether in the role of executive, manager, salesperson, or frontline employee. Mr. Flick customizes every engaging presentation based on each organization’s needs and desired outcomes, collaborating directly with the client to ensure measurable takeaways for their organization. Tom’s exceptional ability to communicate clear business solutions with humor, wit and razor-sharp insight is why he is in such high demand.
Leadership is increasingly needed from as many people as possible. No longer can one charismatic individual lead the vision alone. Thriving organizations understand that leadership, from top to bottom, drives the bottom-line. Great leaders mobilize people to unexpected achievement by winning over hearts and minds. They arouse determination towards emotionally compelling goals creating decisive advantage. The Heart of Leadership empowers more leaders at all levels of the organization creating winning attitudes, confidence and extraordinary belief systems that generate consistent winning results.
“Tom is a very inspirational speaker that takes the time to understand the message that needs to be delivered. I would recommend Tom for any speaking engagement on leadership, performance culture, and building trust within an organization.”
“Your powerful and engaging message provided tools to be more effective leaders in a merger environment and made a significant positive impact on everyone – including me.”
“Tom captivated our leaders – completely.”
“Tom Flick is an insightful and powerful presenter. His ability to positively impact an audience with an enduring message is among the best I have seen in my 30+ years in the industry.”
“Outstanding job, Tom! Your message to our senior leaders was truly impactful and inspiring and your seamless integration of the key themes of our meeting into your presentation was masterful.”
“Tom’s messages encourage the kind of introspection that can change future results.”
“The message you presented provided the most relative and practical points that will aid team members in dealing with this change as well as assist in their professional development.”
“Our 1,000 store development leaders were the beneficiaries of your incredible message and I enthusiastically recommend you to anyone seeking to make a powerful and positive impact on their people and culture.”
“Marriott’s ROI on Tom Flick has been outstanding!”
“Tom was exceptional. He inspires, engages and motivates. Our global senior leadership team was impressed and walked away energized and ready to take action.”
“Tom’s presentation on leading change to gain a competitive advantage was exceptionally sharp and certainly well received. Tom connected with our audience immediately, and led them through a conversation about how we can reach farther, and connect better with each other and our employees to drive change.”
