Press Release
Leadership Development Expert Mike Stanley to Speak at
<NAME of EVENT> <name of institution / stadium>
Upcoming Function Expected to Draw 400+ Participants to Help
Raise Money for <Insert the Best Subheader Here>
June 1, 2011:
Captain Mike. Stanley of the Aurora, Colorado Fire Department and founder of On
Purpose Leadership will be the featured guest speaker at the 5th Annual Chairman’s Banquet to be
held on June 26, 2011 at the Common Auditorium. With over 400+ expected to attend, the event
promises to be filled with motivation, enthusiasm and purposeful leadership training.
This paragraph talks about the organization you are speaking at. Something like:
The National Council, of which the Unconventional Development Board is a division of, was
founded in year 2004 as the head of the leadership team put in place to propel the research and
growth of <put role of this department or organization>. Mike Stanley has been invited to speak
about “Navigating the Seven C’s of Leadership: How to Lead in Turbulent Times”. He will discuss
how imperative it is to take on a leadership role to empower colleagues and to delegate crucial
responsibilities to the right people, especially considering today’s uncertain economic climate.
Using real-life examples and a witty, yet pragmatic speaking style, Mike will help his audience
make the connection between leadership developments as it relates to customer service,
working with subordinates and vendors to bring harmony to the organization, as well as higher
profit margins.
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Part of Mike’s key talking points will be addressed to employees who face personal challenges in
addition to work; therefore they bring both worlds together which can have adverse affects. By
learning the valuable 7 C’s of leadership, participants will be able to walk away with new knowledge
and skills to face adversity in a whole new light.
As the Captain of the Aurora, Colorado Fire Department and founder of On Purpose Leadership, Mike
Stanley is someone who knows how to light a fire within his audience and create a spark of leadership
that will burn bright. He is also intimately familiar with how difficult it can be not to bring work home,
and vice versa. Mike’s unique experience enables him to connect with his audience and engage them
in a profound way.
The Colorado native and 18-year fire safety and EMS veteran holds a Master of Education degree from
Colorado State University and a B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership for Emergency Services from
Charter Oak State College. He is also a founding member of the John Maxwell Team., a business
coaching firm dedicated to inspiring, challenging and equipping leaders for success. With years of
organizational leadership experience, teaching experience, numerous awards and published articles,
and professional consulting work under his helmet, Mike brings a unique perspective to the field of
business coaching and consulting.
In addition to the live speaking opportunity, participants will be able to attend the conference to
be held 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. right on site at the <name of venue>. This is the 5th Annual <name of
event> to be held in the heart of <name of city>; each year the event has grown by an average of
39% over the years prior. <Talk about the goal of the event here>
For more information or to obtain a ticket, contact:
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Phone
Contact information
Website
www.opleadership.com
email: mstanley@opleadership.com
PO Box 1131 Elizabeth CO 80107
(720) 331-2864