Earn This!
I walked the beaches of Normandy... and wept.
Words can not express the gratitude that I feel for those who have sacrificed in order to make the world a better place. Franklin D. Roosevelt's words echoed throughout my time walking the beaches of Normandy. "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." I make it a habit to visit places that remind me of the higher purpose each of our lives should serve. It puts life in perspective, reminds me how blessed we are, helps me appreciate the gift of life.
If you get the chance, walk the beaches of Normandy. Let it affect you. If getting to Normandy is difficult, watch a documentary or read about D-Day.
Feel the weight of those who sacrifice.
I whispered to the sands and to the countless graves, "Thank you!"
The echo seemed to say, "Earn This!"
About Jonathan Fanning
Internationally renowned speaker and leadership expert, Jonathan Fanning, has written several books, including Who are you BECOMING? and I Once Was Lost.
He's been helping organizations (including Alvin Ailey, FDNY, Mercedes, Mars Chocolate, McDonald's, Schools, Churches, Non-profits) find and implement game-changers for over 20 years.
If you are familiar with TED talks… Jonathan was voted the best speaker at a recent TEDx conference.
He has also built several successful businesses, including a national children’s fitness franchise and Entrepreneur Adventure, which helps young people experience business start-up and ownership.
Jonathan also brings his amazing gift of combining story-telling, humor, emotion, and tough questions to his acclaimed online coaching programs.
Keynotes & Workshops
Live (in-person), Virtual, or Pre-recorded!
- Who Are You Becoming or Who Are You Becoming as a Leader? - A year from now, you’ll be a better leader... or not. More courageous, caring, focused, patient, humble... or not. Based on Jonathan’s best-selling book, you'll learn the "Simplest and Most Powerful Leadership Development Plan."
- Creativity Unleashed - Are you and your organization becoming more - or less - creative? Jonathan’s TED Talk on this topic won the best speaker of the conference and the “Innovator’s Equation” is just one of many game-changers we'll explore.
- Emotional Intelligence Transformation - Engagement affects everything! How engaged are you? How well do you affect the engagement of people around you? Discover a powerful formula to take your EI to the next level.
- They Serve: The Essence of Authentic Leadership - Every leader is an agent of change… for better or for worse! What separates those we choose to follow from those we follow simply because we "have" to?
- ... and more!
