Lin Hart

Lin Hart is a leader who brings years of hands on experience to his topics, Change and Leadership. As A former executive with AT&T Network Systems, he was selected to lead the strategic planning effort that formed AT&T Network Systems International Engineering Group, an assignment that involved global start up operations in 15 different countries.

During his career, Lin developed an impressive record of success in galvanizing diverse working groups into successful teams. Many of his views on change and leadership have been influenced greatly by his experience.

After nearly 30 years in the telecommunications industry, he left AT&T in 1995 to begin his career as a professional speaker and executive coach. Among his list of speaking and coaching clients are The Gillette Company, Nestle, Verizon, Bell South, The Internal Revenue Service, MCI, The Consumer Bankers Association, Proctor & Gamble, Lucent Technologies, The Everready Battery Co., AT&T, The Ultramar-Diamond Shamrock Oil & Gas Co., Mid-American Energy, SBC, The U.S.D.A. Forestry Service, The National Association of Blood Banks and The University of North Carolina.

He is a graduate of Virginia State University and has completed executive programs on Managing Change in Complex Organizations at both MIT & Yale. He is a graduate of Coach U Coach Training Program (CTP) and is currently a member of The National Speakers Association, The International Coach Federation, The National Black MBA Association and a founding member of The International Association of Coaches.

Lin is married to Frances Hart and is the father of Lin Hart Jr. and Gail (deceased). He resides in Chesterfield, MO.

Speech Topics

Change!! Can't Live With It...Can't Live Without It!!

Take a look around and you will see the new world is already rewarding organizations and people who have a high resiliency to change. These are the people who have the ability to bend but not break during times of great change. It is this ability that allows them to see opportunity in the midst of change. Developing this ability for yourself begins with understanding how change affects you and the world around you. It is this understanding that Lin will discuss in Change! Can't Live With It...Can't Live Without It!!

Enlightened Leadership for the 21st Century!

The 21st Century leader must possess a multitude of talents and skills that have more to do with enabling people than controlling them. Retooling your leadership skills to make certain you keep pace is a must. Lin will discuss specific methods and techniques you can use to transition to the new role of 21st Century Leader. He will demonstrate how you can recognize your own leadership gaps and break through limitations.

Team Building - The Final Frontier!

Reaching the goal of effective team performance still remains as one of the biggest opportunities facing organizations. It's of particular significance when one considers how far companies and institutions have come in mastering the techniques of introducing complex technologies and jump-starting commerce on the World Wide Web. Still, the task of getting people to work together effectively is as daunting as ever. Some of the greatest thinkers of our time have predicted that it is from this area that we will see the next quantum leap gains for the post-modern organization. Teambuilding!! The Final Frontier is a presentation that focuses on how you and your team can begin tapping the human side of work.

Managing Your Career Through Transition!!

Several years ago author Jeremy Rifkin wrote a very prophetic and somewhat unsettling book. It was entitled "The End of Work." Jeremy Rifkin's comments were aimed squarely at today. While most people will take issue with the notion that work has actually ended, there is widespread agreement that work as we once knew it has changed dramatically. With the right information you can take control of your career and develop the success that you want. Managing Your Career Through Transition is a presentation that provides the information and the steps you can take to increase your odds of arriving at the career of your choice.