Helping Leaders Unlock Their Team’s Potential
At 16, Tony was inspired by a local basketball team that beat LeBron James in the state championship. At 26, he resigned from his newspaper job to write a book about it. And now, after working directly with leaders for more than a decade, he knows that the basketball court and the boardroom are more alike than they are different.
Drawing on lessons from his book, “The Chosen Ones,” as well as his unique professional journey, Tony gives leaders a guide to building collaborative, successful, and high-performing teams. By following 10 simple steps, leaders at any level—from managers to executives—can empower their teams to work together to achieve their goals.
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A veteran speaker, Tony performed more than a dozen guest-speaking engagements following his book launch and led a three-day seminar for aspiring writers and authors. A career coach, he has spoken on various professional development panels and has a proven track record of helping people find clarity and purpose along their journey. Click here to listen to Tony speak on a panel about grounded confidence.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Lessons In Leadership: Unlocking Your Team’s Potential
LeBron James went 81-1 against Ohio high school basketball teams. How did that one team beat him? What made them special? How do those lessons apply in the workplace?
Pivoting With Purpose: Finding Clarity In Your Professional Journey
How do you get from where you are to where you want to be? How do you know when to double down and when to pivot? How do you move forward with purpose and poise regardless of circumstances?
All topics can be presented virtually or in-person.
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Testimonials
“Tony Meale delivers an authentic, honest message to young people about his own experience facing a challenging career choice. His journey is one that students can relate to and appreciate. In a word, he was a hit.”
– Dr. Robert Stewart, Director, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
“Tony Meale is a gifted writer and speaker. His presentations to our students about authoring and interviewing were filled with professional insight, practical advice, relatable anecdotes and compelling personal stories. Any aspiring journalist, author, writer or researcher will benefit from his discussions and find them informative and inspirational.”
– Dr. Chad Thomas, Director of Student Media, University of Texas at Dallas
“Tony’s presentation was thought-provoking, engaging and offered students a fresh set of insights. He hit a home run.”
– Dr. Jeffrey Blevins, Director, Department of Journalism, University of Cincinnati
“Tony brings a formidable battery of experience to any endeavor – as guest lecturer, a panel member or a sturdy role model for aspiring young writers. He fielded complex questions from the class with candor, wit and aplomb that belie his youth; and he punctuated his well-organized presentation with spontaneous, thoughtful discussions and colorful anecdotes. I look forward to an encore presentation, someday.”
– Dr. Avis Meyer, Professor Emeritus and University News icon, Saint Louis University
Audience Feedback
“Thank you for coming to my class and speaking. You really helped me out. You gave great advice on how to ‘build your brand’ and reach out to others. You’re a fantastic example of where dedication can get a person. I will remember your lessons as I continue towards my own career. Once again, thank you.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed your message, and I feel as if I’ve been enriched more today than my first few weeks (of college) combined. Your advice has given me a new light on how to accomplish my dreams, and I thank you for that.”
“I would like to give my personal thanks to you for coming to speak to our class today. It was extremely informative, and I probably gathered more useful tips and information relevant to my writing from you than any other speaker to date.”
“I would have (spoken to you after class), but your talk gave me so much to think about that I didn’t have any questions.”