Karl Mecklenburg
CSP
CO, US
Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on and twelfth round draft choice to an NFL career that included three Super Bowl and six Pro Bowl appearances. Karl has been a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame each of the last 7 years. The former Denver Broncos Captain spent his entire twelve year career in Denver and makes Colorado his home now. Mecklenburg was arguably the most versatile player in the NFL, playing all seven defensive front positions - often in the course of a single game! Karl was selected as the AFC Linebacker of the Year, AFC Player of the Year, and since retiring from the NFL has been enshrined in the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame, the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, and the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame.
A Certified Speaking Professional and member of the National Speakers Association, Karl is a motivational speaker and author inspiring long-term positive change in teams and individuals. He approaches his speaking career with the same intellegence, passion, and work ethic that punctuated his great football career. Ask about discounts for local, school, and church events. His latest book, Heart of a Student Athlete: All Pro Advice for Competitors and Their Families, offers advice to young athletes and their loved ones about what it really takes to be successful in sports and life, and is a Mom's Choice Gold Award winner.
Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on and twelfth round draft choice to an NFL career that included three Super Bowl and six Pro Bowl appearances. Karl has been a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame each of the last 7 years. The former Denver Broncos Captain spent his entire twelve year career in Denver and makes Colorado his home now. Mecklenburg was arguably the most versatile player in the NFL, playing all seven defensive front positions - often in the course of a single game! Karl was selected as the AFC Linebacker of the Year, AFC Player of the Year, and since retiring from the NFL has been enshrined in the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame, the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, and the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame.
A Certified Speaking Professional and member of the National Speakers Association, Karl is a motivational speaker and author inspiring long-term positive change in teams and individuals. He approaches his speaking career with the same intellegence, passion, and work ethic that punctuated his great football career. Ask about discounts for local, school, and church events. His latest book, Heart of a Student Athlete: All Pro Advice for Competitors and Their Families, offers advice to young athletes and their loved ones about what it really takes to be successful in sports and life, and is a Mom's Choice Gold Award winner.
Key Lessons from the Linebacker
His presentation will be tailored to the needs of your group, and is full of humor and the life lessons that the rigors of the NFL taught him. Teamwork - leadership is the ultimate form of teamwork, "think we not me"; Courage to try new things and the courage to be...
Make Every Day Game Day; The Five Cs of Leadership
3) Cornerstones, or the non negotiable purpose of the team
4) Commitment, or the vision of where the team is going
5) Connection, or who is on the team, and what are they capable of
Mecklenburg's story telling style and solid examples help your...
Honesty; The Clear Path to Success (Ted talk)
Safety from a Linebacker: Tackling your Safety Culture
Teamwork and Leadership in a Changing World
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