March 9, 2019March 12, 2019 by dougdvorak

An Act of Random Kindness

I was sitting in the Sarasota, Florida airport waiting to board my flight and out of the corner of my eye, I see this gentleman come over and sit next to another man in a wheelchair. Meet Shay and Melvin, you know that your act of random kindness volunteered to watch Melvin as his daughter went to buy a bottle of water.

As I travel every week on planes, trains, and automobiles and see the traveling public as they leave work to go home. It is so encouraging and fulfilling to see an act of random kindness is displayed by Shay. An immediate friendship ensued. I was so touched that I gave Chile the smile on a stick because he made me smile pure kindness. Live in the Sarasota, FL airport on March 6th, 2019.

An Act of random kindness goes a long way!

Kathy Litts

Mr. Dvorak’s ability to customize his presentation to the specific requirements of our organization enables him to connect with his audience in a truly motivational and meaningful way.

Kathy Litts

Regional Manager / Sodexho

John Powell

Far from a canned response, you provided a completely custom analysis of our office's marketing and sales department. Each new response and action item was specific to the problems, issue, constrains, and opportunities that we face. You showed great creativity of ideas, and great knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing world of marketing.

John Powell

Manager / CTA Architects Engineers

Eric S. Miller

We know that this took extra care and skill to adapt your presentation to our audience. All responses were enthusiastic about the content and the overall quality of the conference, we had great feedback on your presentation.

Eric S. Miller

Executive Director / NAMFS

Nancy Vaughan

Your ability to weave in our corporate objectives and areas of pain contributed to a very successful event.

Nancy Vaughan

Group Sales and Marketing Manager / Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Bob Nobile

Our employees found your motivational presentation inspiring to say the least. They came away from the seminar with a deeper understanding of what it takes to not only motivate their co-workers and staff but also to have a more positive outlook on their own lives.

Bob Nobile

Training, Quality & Development Manager / Swissport Cargo Services

Edward J. Morris

Your professionalism and high degree of energy made our event a tremendous success. Your insights and read into the audience was critical in providing a non-defensive atmosphere. You did not miss a step in bringing the audience to a very receptive and motivating level to take action. It was amazing the response we have received.

Edward J. Morris

Vice President / Merrill Lynch

Amy Graver

I must tell you that your presentation generated the most feedback I have ever received. To a person, the comments were glowing. I was told several times that this was the best kickoff we have had in years.

Amy Graver

IBM Services Manager / IBM Global Services

Joel Levy

Thank you for your excellent presentation. I overheard several people commenting about your program and the things you emphasized such as the need to set goals and self-motivation. Your interesting and creative style assists you in delivering a unique message to your audience.

Joel Levy

Director of Human Resources / Trump Hotel & Casino

Juan Ortega

I wanted to personally thank you for spending time with our staff recently at The Westin Fort Lauderdale. Your engaging presentation really excited our team! Your presentation obviously made and impression as the team is working together to find fun and creative ways to close more business! Thank you again for the information and excitement that you brought to our group.

Juan Ortega

Director of Sales and Marketing / Westin Hotels & Resorts

Felipe Reyes

I wanted to reach out and thank you for the great job you and Mike Breen did preparing and presenting our sales training. I am very satisfied but more importantly our employees feel that this type of training was way over due and that they learned a confident that this will pay dividends. Not only in added revenue but also in employee moral and commitment.

Felipe Reyes

Director of Business Development / McCloud Services

Cathy Tinsley

Your humorous and motivational program set the perfectly for our annual meeting. The comments I received from the Attendees have been very positive. We were also impressed with your diligence in preparing for the meeting. You asked a lot of questions and interviewed a number of individuals prior to the meeting in order to tailor and personalize your presentation for our healthcare origination. When asked for speaker suggestions in the future, we?ll be happy to recommend Doug Dvorak.

Cathy Tinsley

Vice President / Blue Cross Blue Shield

Shelly Goggins

You've been presenting at the Timbers for years now, but no two presentations have ever been the same. Our residents are so fascinated with your travels, and it's especially exciting for them when you cover a location they've visited, as well! They just love the humor you infuse into your stories, the conversations you have with them, and all the questions you answer. We're always looking forward to your next adventure, because you take us along for the ride!

Shelly Goggins

Director of Activities / Timbers of Shorewood

Zita Fenner

Thank you so much for speaking at our MDONS Fall Conference. Your presentation was spectacular and was well received by the attendees. It was a great way to end the day.

Zita Fenner

Programs Committee, Metro Denver Oncology Society / Denver Health

Carl B. Glover

Doug, We are extremely happy with your presentation. We have received an endless number of positive comments.

Carl B. Glover

Jr. Director / Navy Fire & Emergency Services

Jared Simon

The presentation was not only tailored to the tire industry, but Cooper Tire as well. We all appreciated this special touch. Everyone left the meeting feeling re-energized, and optimistic moving forward, as we look to close out the year.

Jared Simon

Sales Specialist Midwest Region / Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

Jeff Kummer

Your message was very inspirational and highly targeted! You did a great job researching our company and reaching out to several of our employees to understand our strengths and weaknesses.This is a very important time for Superior Companies and we are trying to reenergize everyone to make the next commitment of excellence. I feel that your presentation accomplished the first step in creating a culture committed to excellence. We look forward to calling on you in the very near future.

Jeff Kummer

President / Superior Companies

Steve McElhanon

Enjoyed your visit during dinner last night and I really really enjoyed your presentation today! I found it to be very uplifting and informative! Best of luck and safe travels!

Steve McElhanon

Area Vice President / A Wireless - A Premium Verizon Retailer

Jennifer McAfee

Your presentation was excellent and I have gotten wonderful feedback from the many attendees that I have spoken with. I know you made a difference for many people to help relight that fire in their work life.

Jennifer McAfee

President / Awnclean USA

Michael Maginnis

"I have already received a lot of positive feedback from the team. I really enjoyed meeting you and no doubt we are truly aligned in many of our core principals."

Michael Maginnis

National Sales Manager / Vetoquinol

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#1 I hope and pray life isn’t one big joke, because I don’t get it.

#11 “Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box”

#21 Alcohol–the cause of and answer to all of life’s problems! – Homer Simpson

#31 A world is not dark because there is no light. It is dark because the bill got lost in the mail.

#41 Each day is unique, and today is no different than any other.

#53 Hope is a waking dream. Daytime television is a waking coma.

#62 Cast thy bread upon the waters and it will come back a BLT

#71 The only difference between fear and courage is about a .20 blood-alcohol level.

#81 Everyone has talent at 25; the difficulty is to have it at 50 – Edgar Degas

#90 We receive love in direct proportion to out ability to afford it.

#1 What really teaches a person is not experience, but getting caught at something.

#11 Anyone can do his work, however hard,for one day. But I know they’re not temps.

#21 If if’s and buts were raisins and nuts then we’d all have a bowl of Granola.

#31 Eagles may soar, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines.

#41 Aim low, reach your goals, avoid disappointment.

#51 Look both ways before crossing the street, then run like hell.

#60 The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist.

#71 That sounds reasonable…time to up my medication.

#81 Reply to everything someone says with, “That’s what you think.”

#90 Sing the “Bananas in Pajamas” theme song, audibly, in public.

#1 Every man is the architect of his own future .– Novalis

#11 Wherever you live is your temple, if you treat it like one . – Buddha

#21 Marriage is the highest mystery. – Novalis

#31 What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. – Napoleon Hill

#41 No showflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible. – Stanislaus Lezcynski

#51What is true by lamplight is not always true by sunlight . – Joseph Joubert

#60 Don’t be confused by surfaces; in the depths everything becomes law. – Rainer Maria Rilke

#71 Every man over 40 is responsible for (the disposition of) his face. – Abe Lincoln

#81 In the struggle between yourself and the world, second the world. – Franz Kafka

#90 If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete. – Buddha

#101 All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them. – Walt Disney