Michael Patterson
Michael Patterson is a speaker, trainer, and author who has been developing managers and employees to reach their fullest potential since 2000. Mike relies on his extensive professional experience and social awareness to incorporate personal stories and analogies into his presentations. Audiences find his presentations to be motivating, informative, and fun. With his ability to relate to different generations and experience levels, Mike's material is relevant to high school students and corporate CEOs. His style of presenting will keep your audience engaged, energized, and eager to apply the principles learned the moment they walk out the door.
Mike has over 25 years' experience in the financial industry, including over 10 years working with credit unions. He is the author of three books: The Sales Coach (Tremendous Life Books: 2014), Sit Stay Succeed! Management Lessons From Man's Best Friends (Tremendous Life Books: 2012), and Promotions Are Not Served at the Deli Counter (CreateSpace: 2010). Mike's articles have been published by AOL Jobs, Training Magazine, the Credit Union Executive Society, and CU Management.
Mike is also an independent certified teacher, speaker, and coach with the John Maxwell Team. He has been authorized and certified to deliver content created by legendary leadership guru John Maxwell.
Outside of training, Mike is a PIAA wrestling official for over 20 years, officiating two Pennsylvania state high school championship tournaments. He lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife and daughter.
Michael Patterson is a speaker, trainer, and author who has been developing managers and employees to reach their fullest potential since 2000. Mike relies on his extensive professional experience and social awareness to incorporate personal stories and analogies into his presentations. Audiences find his presentations to be motivating, informative, and fun. With his ability to relate to different generations and experience levels, Mike's material is relevant to high school students and corporate CEOs. His style of presenting will keep your audience engaged, energized, and eager to apply the principles learned the moment they walk out the door.
Mike has over 25 years' experience in the financial industry, including over 10 years working with credit unions. He is the author of three books: The Sales Coach (Tremendous Life Books: 2014), Sit Stay Succeed! Management Lessons From Man's Best Friends (Tremendous Life Books: 2012), and Promotions Are Not Served at the Deli Counter (CreateSpace: 2010). Mike's articles have been published by AOL Jobs, Training Magazine, the Credit Union Executive Society, and CU Management.
Mike is also an independent certified teacher, speaker, and coach with the John Maxwell Team. He has been authorized and certified to deliver content created by legendary leadership guru John Maxwell.
Outside of training, Mike is a PIAA wrestling official for over 20 years, officiating two Pennsylvania state high school championship tournaments. He lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife and daughter.
Everything You Needed to Know You Learned From Batman
Have you ever felt being successful at work requires the same powers as a superhero? Do you feel you are always in need of a new tool to get the job done? Have you ever wanted a cool car to drive around the city or your own cave to hang out?
Employees need someone to look up to and emulate. In this presentation, employees can learn five key tips for success and advancement by following the footsteps of the comic book legend.
10 Ir-RUF-utable Paws of Leadership
Some managers stress all day at work, trying to find the secret to coaching and motivating employees. They find it easier to engage with the family dog than with their employees. In this fun, yet on the mark presentation, managers will learn how to use some of the same concepts to hire, coach, and motivate employees as they do a new puppy.
Topics include hiring (choosing the right breed), setting boundaries (don't let them jump) and rewards and recognition (don't forget to let...
Titanic Lessons of Leadership
One hundred years ago, the unsinkable ship did just that, becoming one of the greatest disasters of all time. In the years that followed, experts have dissected the effects of April 15 1912 to determine what went wrong, and how to avoid them happening again in the future.
The lessons learned from Titanic can be applied to business as well. This metaphorically-driven presentation will revisit the events surrounding the sinking of Titanic, and illustrate how they apply to current day...
Sales: Building Relationships and Solving Problems
Are you introducing a new or more enhanced sales culture to your organization? Are you attempting to motivate employees who don't believe 'sales' is 'part of their job'?
Many people put a negative connotation of sales; assuming sales is about pushing product and forcing the customer to purchase something he/she doesn't want or need. In this workshop, we will focus on effective needs-based selling. We will look at how to build customer rapport, understand what they care about most,...
KIMBA Principle: Decoding the Cause of Employee Performance Issues
Are you a manager dealing with an employee performance issue? Have you tried additional training to no avail? Are you unsure what to try next?
Poor performance can be related to a variety of reasons, including training, coaching, and motivating. Managers who have "tried everything" to improve an underperforming employee only try what they know to try. In this fun presentation, managers will learn the five different variables which cause employees performance issues, using...
Lead Where You Stand
In this highly interactive workshop, participants will learn traits and characteristics of highly effective leaders, understand the concept of behavioral conditioning at work, how proactive and reactive thinking affects employees' actions...
Hiring the Right Fit
In this workshop, managers will learn the different parts that makeup the hiring process from assessing the need to making an offer. Participants will learn how to conduct an interview; including how to prepare for the...
