This morning, we had futurist Dan Burrus speak. Dan is author of Techno Trends and a great guy. He always has great things to say and is one of the most giving guys that I know. For some reason, he has always taken an interest in me and my growth and usually we have a few minutes to talk. I am looking forward to those minutes.

Things that I like that I heard today:

From Patricia Fripp quoting her brother musician Robert Fripp when he was asked why he didn’t retire after 40 years as a musician: “I have an obligation to use my talent”.

From Deepak Chopra accepting the Master of Influence Award:

1) I listen as much as I speak

2) Emotionally bond with the person for whom you speak

3) Have a great awareness of the needs of others

4) Harness compassion, caring, creativity to help others.

DeWitt Jones: “We are overwhelmed with opportunity”.

Fun: I had breakfast this morning with Mark Eaton, former center for the Utah Jazz. At 6′0″, I rarely feel like a short person. Being with Mark, who stands 7′4″, I felt like the smallest guy here.

Ross Shafer was brilliant. He is one of the funniest speakers I have heard quoting Dave Hopla, a record holding basketball player “Once we have a certain amount of success, we stop doing the things that got you to that level.”

Quoted:

John F. Kennedy: “The Only reason to give a speech is to change the world”

Tim Richardson is an inspirational speaker who speaks
about how giving increases employee morale, lowers employee turnover,
increases customer loyalty and creates higher profits for Fortune 500 companies. He is founder of the Bill Walter Melanoma Research Fund. For more information on Tim, go to www.TimRichardson.com