I am an inspired inspirational speaker! Tonight, my wife and I attended a speech at Maryville College. The speech was given by the Rev. Otis Moss pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ (where our current president attended). You MIGHT remember there was a “small” controversy about the former pastor of the church (now retired pastor Jeremiah Wright). I didn’t go to hear about any of that. I went to watch and listen to someone who had conviction, was authentic, real, and inspiring.
As we left, we ran into the dean of students of the college who told us she fully expected to get some flack for inviting him and possibly lose some donors. She added that inviting him supported the mission of the college and that even losing donors was worth the risk. It’s great to see people willing to risk for something they believe in. Too often organizations play it safe and as a result people miss out on a rich experience like we had tonight.
As a speaker, I learned a lot from Otis Moss and the many things his Chicago church does to build community and help others. I also learned about preparation, delivery, authenticity, passion, and more. My faith life was inspired and my faith in higher education renewed.
Inspirational speaker Tim Richardson speaks about how giving increases employee morale, lowers employee turnover, increases customer loyalty and creates higher profits for Fortune 500 companies, associations, healthcare, and financial services. He is founder of the Bill Walter Melanoma Research Fund. For more information on Tim, go to www.TimRichardson.com
