Helping leaders unlock their team’s potential, helping professionals pivot along their career journey

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 and other professionals 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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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?

In addition to learning more about this inspiring “Hoosiers meets Remember the Titans” story, audience members will walk away with a clear understanding of how to build culture and create buy-in, manage conflict resolution, overcome adversity, and get everyone moving in the same direction.

Pivoting With Purpose: Finding Clarity Along 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?

Audience members will hear personal examples of pivots gone right (and wrong) and learn how to take calculated risks to advance their lives and careers. This keynote is especially relevant for students and young professionals.

All topics can be presented virtually or in-person.

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Testimonials

“Incredibly authentic, engaging and timely. Tony shared so many practical insights and poignant anecdotes with our audience and helped them see the role they play in building a strong culture and team. No matter where you sit in your organization, you will benefit from Tony’s experience and expertise.”

– Dr. Solveig Brown, Menttium

“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.”