by Dr. Rick Goodman | Nov 11, 2026 | Business Growth, Executive Coaching, Leadership
Nido Qubein, president of High Point University since 2005, built one of the most remarkable transformations in American higher education by asking a different question than everyone else. Today, 99 percent of High Point graduates have a job, are enrolled in graduate...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Nov 11, 2026 | Business Growth, Leadership
Thought leadership is the practice of sharing original, expert ideas that solve real problems and shape how others in a field think and act. A thought leader is the person behind those ideas: a recognized authority whose insight peers, clients, and the media actively...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Nov 11, 2026 | Business Growth, Leadership
Every event planner wants an inspirational keynote speaker who leaves the room energized. Far fewer stop to ask the harder question: energized for how long? A genuinely inspirational keynote speaker does more than deliver a rousing hour. The best ones leave audiences...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Oct 25, 2026 | Business Growth
A one word theme is a single word that guides your focus, your decisions, and your team's behavior for an entire year. For more than thirty years, I have chosen a one word theme for my business every January, and my business has grown as a result. The reason is...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Aug 10, 2026 | Business Growth, Leadership
There is a new leadership paradigm taking shape in the evolving business landscape. In the past, leaders were celebrated primarily for visionary thinking. Steve Jobs, for example, was widely admired for his ability to foresee technological trends and inspire...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jul 27, 2026 | Business Growth, Leadership
What to Look for in a Business Keynote Speaker Booking a business keynote speaker is not the same decision as booking an entertainer. The right business keynote speaker changes how your leaders communicate, how accountability gets distributed, and how your teams...
