Dean Lindsay

CEO of The Progress Agents, Founder of World Gumbo Publishing, Author

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Dean Lindsay Biography

Dean Lindsay, CEO of The Progress Agents LLC and Founder of World Gumbo Publishing, is a renowned keynote speaker and host of 'The DEAN’s List' on C-Suite Network TV. Recognized as an 'Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships' by Sales and Marketing Executives International, he has also been referred to as 'America’s Progress Agent' by The Strategic HR Forum and 'The Dean of Sales and Service' by Business Class News.

Lindsay's books, including "Creating Progress in a World of Change," "How to Achieve Big Phat Goals," and "Progress Leadership: Say NO to Change Management," have collectively sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. These works have been endorsed by prominent figures such as Ken Blanchard, author of "The One Minute Manager." His latest book, "Progress Leadership: Say NO to Change Management," published in September 2021, emphasizes his expertise in fostering progress-based work cultures over traditional change management techniques.

As a cum laude graduate of the University of North Texas, Lindsay has served as a guest lecturer at UCLA and the University of Dallas MBA programs. He has shared his insights on building business relationships, customer service, and adapting to change across various international stages, including events in Spain, Turkey, Poland, Ecuador, Mexico, Canada, Venezuela, Sweden, Aruba, and Jamaica. His client list includes major organizations such as American Airlines, Marriott, American Express, and Verizon. Lindsay's profound impact on business culture makes him a sought-after speaker for engaging and energizing corporate teams, especially during significant transitions like mergers.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/30/2024.

Dean Lindsay Speaking Topics

  • Big PHAT Goals Crafting and Committing to Progress-Based GOALS!!!

    Big PHAT Goals is designed for organizations that view their payroll as an investment rather than an expense and are committed to retaining and developing committed self motivated team players. The Big PHAT Goals Program is designed to Align Personal Goals with Organizational Objectives and includes A Progress Agent’s Six Rules for Goal-Crafting found in Dean’s book, The Progress Challenge.

  • Always TIME to Progress!! – Time Management Training is Really SELF Management Training

    Each of us is invest some of our time in daily activities that do not serve our goals. Time is the great equalizer. Learning and consistently utilizing effective time management strategies turns a perishable resource into a source of productivity and profits.

  • Diving For Referral Pearls – Cultivating Quality Referrals

    Cultivating Quality Referrals is VITAL for sales in today’s tough economic times. In this motivational, thought provoking and highly entertaining program, Dean digs deep into the three keys to Consistently Cultivating Quality Referrals.

  • Stop, BOP and Roll – Finding PROGRESS in Change

    The ailing economy and the tough business climate (not to mention the real climate) make it easy to understand why so many people have trouble finding ways to get and stay moving toward progress. Yet, opportunities for progress still exist, even in the most challenging of times.

  • The Rise of PROGRESS LEADERSHIP – Change Management Training for a PROGRESS Based World

    The problem with the term “change management” is that no one really desires to change or plans to change. We desire and plan to progress. Based on Dean’s The Progress Challenge: Working and Winning in a World of Change.

  • Be a BAM – Seven Keys to Becoming a BUSINESS ATTRACTION MAGNET!!!

    The days of the “Surefire Closing Statement” and the “Glad-handing Slick Salesman” are long gone. The business of sales is the business of ATTRACTION. We are attracted to products, services, ideas, and people that we TRUST can help us PROGRESS.

Dean Lindsay Videos

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Dean Lindsay Books

  • Stepping Stones To Success
    Stepping Stones To Success
  • The Progress Challenge : Working and Winning in a World of Change
    The Progress Challenge : Working and Winning in a World of Change
  • Cracking the Networking CODE: Four Steps to Priceless Business Relationships
    Cracking the Networking CODE: Four Steps to Priceless Business Relationships

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Dean Lindsay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Big PHAT Goals Crafting and Committing to Progress-Based GOALS!!!, Always TIME to Progress!! – Time Management Training is Really SELF Management Training, Diving For Referral Pearls – Cultivating Quality Referrals, Stop, BOP and Roll – Finding PROGRESS in Change, The Rise of PROGRESS LEADERSHIP – Change Management Training for a PROGRESS Based World and Be a BAM – Seven Keys to Becoming a BUSINESS ATTRACTION MAGNET!!!. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dean Lindsay for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dean Lindsay generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rolfe Carawan, Michael Bergdahl, Simon T. Bailey, Frank Candy and Jason Young. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dean Lindsay for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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