David Cottrell
Keynote Speaker: Best-Selling Author, CEO of CornerStone Leadership Institute, Leadership Expert
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David Cottrell Biography
David Cottrell has created a legacy of leadership excellence through his extensive career spanning over three decades in corporate America. He has confronted the challenges that today's leaders face, bringing practical solutions and insights to the forefront. As a best-selling author, Cottrell has written over 30 highly acclaimed books, including "Monday Morning Mentoring," "Monday Morning Leadership," and "Tuesday Morning Coaching." His publications have reached a wide audience, with more than three million copies in circulation globally. Currently, he serves as the CEO and President of CornerStone Leadership Institute, one of the nation's prominent publishers of management and leadership resources.
With a robust educational background, holding a degree in Marketing from the University of Arkansas, Cottrell was notably one of the youngest sales managers at Xerox Corporation. His distinguished career continued at FedEx, where he was repeatedly elected to the President’s Club and uniquely honored as District Manager of the Year for two consecutive years. These accolades underscore his profound ability to lead and inspire. At CornerStone Leadership Institute, Cottrell dedicates his expertise to developing affordable, impactful developmental tools, broadening the Institute's influence to over 15,000 businesses, associations, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.
As a seasoned speaker, Cottrell's presentations are infused with energy and humor, focusing on practical leadership skills that resonate with a diverse range of professionals. Esteemed organizations such as Walmart, Southwest Airlines, ExxonMobil, Macy’s, and many others have benefited from his programs, underscoring his versatility and impact across various industries. With his commitment to integrity and the philosophy that leadership is about fostering positive environments and influencing throughout the organization, Cottrell continues to shape the leaders of today and tomorrow.
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David Cottrell Speaking Topics
Don't Be Stupid. Don't Be a Jerk are the two greatest rules for leaders to achieve extraordinary results with class. Based on his latest book, David Cottrell’s keynote is direct and simple: think your decisions through and take care of your team. It is grounded on solid principles that apply to businesses in every industry. If you are searching for a speaker who will provide your team with tried and proven techniques that improve employee morale, decrease turnover, improve results plus help them have a whole lot more fun leading, this is for you.
The people on your team want to be led by winners. After attending this presentation, your leadership team will:
- Make smarter choices and treat people with dignity at the same time.
- Create synchronization on your team to get everyone moving toward your goal.
- Coach super stars, sometimes stars, and sleeping stars to improved performance
- Attack complacency and lead with confidence.
Don't Be Stupid. Don't Be a Jerk will provide your leadership team with information to become their very best.
PROGRAM FORMAT: Keynote or two-hour workshop
PERFECT AUDIENCE: Managers, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
Why does success seem to come easily to some and not to others? Success is ultimately realized by those who make more right choices and quickly recover from their wrong choices. Based on the book Monday Morning Choices, this program creates a foundation for organizational and personal success... how to achieve it, how to keep it and how to enjoy it by consistently making better choices. David Cottrell has spent much of his career seeking answers to what separates the successful from those who fail to reach their level of success. His findings incorporate 12 choices that lead to success. Intended Audience: Employees and leaders at all levels
In his motivational program, based on the book Monday Morning Motivation, David Cottrell reveals a precious resource your business cannot afford to be without: organizational energy. What is organizational energy? It is a solid commitment to a group, its mission, and its values. When used correctly, organizational energy strengthens and solidifies individual drive, producing an unshakable desire to achieve bigger and better results. This is a precious resource your organization cannot afford to be without. Cottrell offers the tools to become a better leader and motivator, to take business to new heights and employees to new levels in job satisfaction.
Intended Audience: Manager, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
If you depend on the results of others, this program is for you. What does it take to be the best leader? In its simplest form, leadership comes down to meeting the basic needs of your team. In this program you will discover how to answer six key questions that are important to every employee and team.
Intended Audience: Managers, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
What is the key to success? There isn’t one. Long-term success is not the result of one defining change or doing one thing well. It comes from embracing several small, simple yet powerful truths. During this presentation, David shares real life stories of people and organizations that have identified and implemented these simple philosophies which led to their success.
Intended Audience: Manager, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
How do I book David Cottrell to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Cottrell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Cottrell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Cottrell or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book David Cottrell for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Cottrell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Cottrell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does David Cottrell speak about?
David Cottrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Corporate Culture, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Authors, Corporate Strategy, Peak Performance, Relationships, Motivational and Leadership.
Where does David Cottrell travel from?
David Cottrell generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for David Cottrell?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Cottrell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Cottrell for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Cottrell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
David Cottrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Corporate Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Cottrell for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Cottrell generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rolfe Carawan, Troy Hazard and Joseph Grenny. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Cottrell for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
David Cottrell Speaking Topics
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The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don’t Be Stupid. Don’t Be A Jerk.
Don't Be Stupid. Don't Be a Jerk are the two greatest rules for leaders to achieve extraordinary results with class. Based on his latest book, David Cottrell’s keynote is direct and simple: think your decisions through and take care of your team. It is grounded on solid principles that apply to businesses in every industry. If you are searching for a speaker who will provide your team with tried and proven techniques that improve employee morale, decrease turnover, improve results plus help them have a whole lot more fun leading, this is for you.
The people on your team want to be led by winners. After attending this presentation, your leadership team will:
- Make smarter choices and treat people with dignity at the same time.
- Create synchronization on your team to get everyone moving toward your goal.
- Coach super stars, sometimes stars, and sleeping stars to improved performance
- Attack complacency and lead with confidence.
Don't Be Stupid. Don't Be a Jerk will provide your leadership team with information to become their very best.
PROGRAM FORMAT: Keynote or two-hour workshop
PERFECT AUDIENCE: Managers, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
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Make the Choice: Go From Everyday to Extraordinary: Learn to Make the Right Decisions to Achieve Great Success
Why does success seem to come easily to some and not to others? Success is ultimately realized by those who make more right choices and quickly recover from their wrong choices. Based on the book Monday Morning Choices, this program creates a foundation for organizational and personal success... how to achieve it, how to keep it and how to enjoy it by consistently making better choices. David Cottrell has spent much of his career seeking answers to what separates the successful from those who fail to reach their level of success. His findings incorporate 12 choices that lead to success. Intended Audience: Employees and leaders at all levels
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Energize Your Team, Customers, and Profits - The Only Formula You Need to Generate Positive Energy at Work
In his motivational program, based on the book Monday Morning Motivation, David Cottrell reveals a precious resource your business cannot afford to be without: organizational energy. What is organizational energy? It is a solid commitment to a group, its mission, and its values. When used correctly, organizational energy strengthens and solidifies individual drive, producing an unshakable desire to achieve bigger and better results. This is a precious resource your organization cannot afford to be without. Cottrell offers the tools to become a better leader and motivator, to take business to new heights and employees to new levels in job satisfaction.
Intended Audience: Manager, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
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How Leaders Achieve Magical Results: Learn a Proven Method for Creating an Atmosphere in which Employees Give Discretionary Effort
If you depend on the results of others, this program is for you. What does it take to be the best leader? In its simplest form, leadership comes down to meeting the basic needs of your team. In this program you will discover how to answer six key questions that are important to every employee and team.
Intended Audience: Managers, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
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Reigniting Success In Your Organization: Eight Simple Truths to Boost Your Career and Life
What is the key to success? There isn’t one. Long-term success is not the result of one defining change or doing one thing well. It comes from embracing several small, simple yet powerful truths. During this presentation, David shares real life stories of people and organizations that have identified and implemented these simple philosophies which led to their success.
Intended Audience: Manager, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors
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How do I book David Cottrell to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Cottrell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Cottrell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Cottrell or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book David Cottrell for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Cottrell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Cottrell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does David Cottrell speak about?
David Cottrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Corporate Culture, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Authors, Corporate Strategy, Peak Performance, Relationships, Motivational and Leadership. -
Where does David Cottrell travel from?
David Cottrell generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for David Cottrell?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Cottrell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Cottrell for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Cottrell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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