The introduction sets the stage for any speaker. Before reading the introduction, as everyone to turn off cell phones, pagers, pda’s…anything that might beep, buzz, hum or play Beethoven’s 5th Symphony…Also, please don’t preface your introduction with, “I’m going to read what Al sent me.” Because…it doesn’t make any of us look good! Our best advice is to just read this like you wrote it. – Thanks!

We are in for a treat. Our speaker has been sharing his thoughts and his brand of humor with audiences from around the world for over 20 years. He has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame along with such people as Colin Powell, Art Linkletter, Ronald Reagan, and Zig Ziglar. Al also has been honored with the Cavett Award! This is the most cherished award presented annually to only one member of the National Speakers Association who has rendered exceptional service. Not only does Al have these prestigious awards, but he is a Past President of the National Speakers Association, he holds the earned designation of Certified Speaking Professional, and he is a member of the Platform Professionals.

In addition to his books, our speaker has written articles on leadership, sales, customer service, personal development and speaking that have appeared in professional publications throughout the world. He is a former Regional Vice President for Sales and Marketing Executives International and served on SMEI’s Board of Directors.

Even after losing almost 200 pounds (which Al likes to call his evil twin), he is still known as a big man with a big message. Coming all the way from the heart of South Carolina, please help me give a warm welcome to…………………………… Al Walker!