In Honor of D-Day Heroes

This week marked the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the historic day on which over 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy during World War II. Nazi Germany had already swallowed up most of Europe, and the D-Day invasion was the first step in fighting back their advance, and ultimately defeating them. Led by General Dwight D.
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Happy New Year! Start Strong, Stay Strong & Finish Strong all year long!

Happy New Year! It may feel like we just started 2019, but the old saying, “Time flies when you’re working hard to reach your goals!” has been truer than ever as January ends. Just like most people, Kevin is always excited about the possibilities the New Year holds. If you know him, you already know
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“Save Your Buddy” Safety Speech at Par Pharmaceutical

Last week, I had the privilege of meeting with employees at Par Pharmaceutical in Irvine, CA. I was invited to speak on “Finding the Safety Champion Within” to help kick-off of their SAVE YOUR BUDDY Safety Pledge initiative. This is an incredibly important step in their quest to be be a Safety First company, and
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Kevin Saunders Speaks on Workplace Safety at Jacobs

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This last week I had the honor of speaking to employees of Jacobs, one of the largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional and construction services in the world. They employ over 54,000 employees in more than 230 countries worldwide. I spoke on the topic of Workplace Safety, over the course of two sessions
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Ignore the Naysayers

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Starting in 1991, I served on the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. For over a decade, I would work under 3 U.S. presidents, both directly on the Council and as part of a special commission. It was an amazing opportunity to work alongside wonderful people dedicated to making a positive impact on the
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A Moment of Thanks

A Moment of Thanks!
What a year it’s been! We’ve had ups and downs, and we’ve had wins and disappointments. As humans, we tend to easily take the good for granted, while sinking into anxiety, anger or even depression about the things that didn’t go our way. But there’s a remedy for that. Take a moment to close your
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Family

Growing up on a farm in the Midwest, I was raised in a Christian home and was taught the importance of hard work, Integrity and going to church and living a Christian life. And like most other people, I figured that “Family” was a term that described the people in my home and the blood
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It’s Time to GIVE IT YOUR ALL!

Give It Your All
Every time I speak to a new audience, one of the things I enjoy most about the experience is getting to know the people in attendance. It starts when I to talk to the event planners and organizers before I ever set foot – or in my case, wheels – in the venue. I learn
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Don’t Expect to SEE a Change if You Don’t MAKE One

Take Action, Get Results
There’s nothing like having a clear goal. It provides you with something to look forward to when you need a boost. It makes your mind race with anticipation as you plan for its achievement. And it lets you be creative as you look for opportunities to ensure its success. But there’s always a trade-off… to
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Kevin Saunders Speaks on the Digital Revolution in Education at TACTE Conference

Kevin Saunders was the keynote motivational speaker for the Texas Association of College Technical Educators (TACTE) Conference, held in Austin, TX this past week. Kevin’s talk focused on the importance of accepting change and overcoming challenges in our work and personal lives. As in a lot of other fields, this is a critical time in
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