Thom McKinney

Thom McKinney is operating manager of Thom McKinney & Associates, an international consulting firm committed to helping organizations create ethical leaders who motivate and inspire diverse team members to get the desired results.

He is a member of the National Speakers Association, and has over 15 years experience as a speaker, trainer and facilitator; and over 20 years of senior management experience in radio, and both broadcast and cable television. His earlier work experiences included banking and education. McKinney is a veteran of the US Army. He graduated from Fairfield University, and holds an MBA from Fordham University. He spent his formative year in Greenville, SC., but grew up in Harlem, New York.

Thom is a successful father, husband, world traveler, community activist, and an award winning actor who has appeared in numerous stage and commercial productions, and had a cameo in the Film The Ultimate Gift. McKinney is the author of Play the Game to Win: Success Lessons Courtesy of Ms. Louise and Uncle Sam.

Thom is able to open audience’s hearts and minds. He has worked with senior executives and incarcerated felons giving them hope and instilling faith that they can be successful by having goals, being honest, self-sufficient, hard-working, being fair and sharing with others, while enjoying the journey of life.

He says, “Don’t let anyone or anything, not even you steal your smile.”

    Play the Game to Win

    Now, More than ever Reputation is Power

    In Time of Crisis Being a Leader is not a Job Title

    Act like a theatre troupe to build a team

    You Didn’t Pick Your Mama