Popular Titles, Topics, and Themes
Below are some of Doug's most requested titles and topics, as well as a list of themes he's gathered throughout the years. This is certainly not a comprehensive list of Doug's wide range of material, but it should serve as a springboard for thought as you consider the goals and objectives for your event. Most topics can be easily substituted into any existing program, or if you prefer, Doug can help you create a custom title with topics that complement your unique needs and theme.
  • Play Full Out!
    • Concept: No regrets. You’ll never look back and wish you had done less.
    • Common Themes: Energy, Accountability, Execution
  • Distinctions For Success And Significance
    • Concept: To be truly successful we need both Transactional and Transformational pursuits.
    • Common Themes: Motivation, Mindset, Character, Purpose, Vision
  • Meta-MORE-Phosis
    • Concept: The 5 Steps of Transformation
      Expect More, Become More, Feel More, Think More, and Do More
    • Common Themes: Reinvention, Direction, Personal or Organizational Transformation
  • Lead, Follow, or Cheer
    • Concept:Find your role and contribute.
    • Common Themes:Using Your Gifts
  • Promises and Performance
    • Concept:Promises have amazing power to transform teams and performance.
    • Common Themes: Commitment, Promises, Personal Responsibility
  • Be The Light
    • Concept: It only takes the barest hint of light to defeat the darkness.
    • Common Themes: Leadership, Influence, Personal Responsibility
  • Change Is All About Perspective
    • Concept: How we embrace change depends on our perspective.
      If you think change is painful, try becoming obsolete!
    • Common Themes: Change, Process Improvement, Re-organizations, Transitions, Mergers
  • Our Choices Make All The Difference
    • Concept: It’s never our situation or circumstances that determine our future. It’s always our choices ...
      the books we read, the people we associate with, the actions we take.
    • Common Themes: Beliefs, Attitude, Change, Excellence, Results
  • What If Everyone Was Just Like You?
    • Concept: A fun comparison of the different behavioral styles (personalities).
      Why some people drive us crazy, and also cover our blind spots.
    • Common Themes: Teambuilding, Communication, Influence, Diversity, Culture
  • Be the Light
  • Meta-MORE-Phosis®
  • Success and Significance
  • Action and Accountability
  • Excellence and Execution
  • People, Performance, Passion
  • Creating Raving Fans
  • Destination Excellence
  • Focus Forward
  • Breakthrough to (Greatness, Success, Excellence, etc.)
  • Breaking Through the Barriers
  • Forging our Future
  • Define to Deliver
  • Building Tomorrow Today
  • The Power to Connect
  • Centering our Strengths
  • Passion for Progress
  • Elevating our Expectations
  • Attitude of Excellence
  • Move from Surviving to Thriving